Last year was a record-breaking year for tourism in South Dakota, setting the state as the first to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to the U.S. Travel Association and announced by ...

This year is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for tourism in South Dakota, but it's still one of recovery and rebuilding, especially for the Sioux Falls area, officials say. While the state is ...

NEMO, S.D. (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) -South Dakota tourism continues an upward trajectory, even as the largest annual tourist event seeks younger attendees to ensure its future. The state broke an all ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — “2020 could have been a really devastating year for us, but it was much, much better than what we expected,” South Dakota Tourism Secretary James Hagen said. The pandemic ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As South Dakota's visitation rates and related spending keep rising, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state's second-largest industry.

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Family vacations with school-aged children are a time for fun and increasingly a time for learning. Most tourist attractions have always offered some kind of cultural or historical ...

This story has been updated to the correct spelling of Sarah Kills In Water. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new tourism initiative in South Dakota will share the culture of the nine Native American ...

Zooming around on a map of the Midwest, I was searching for the least-visited regions of each state within driving distance.

South Dakota tourism officials are concerned that 2025 may see a decline in tourism revenue. While early bookings for some events are strong, concerns remain about spending and the "booking window" ...