RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota’s tourism industry posted modest growth in 2025, ending a challenging year with nearly 15 ...

The data reflects visitors across all of South Dakota's diverse tourism offerings.

South Dakota’s tourism industry posted all-time highs for 2025.

South Dakota’s tourism industry posted record numbers in 2025, continuing its role as a major economic engine for the state. According to an annual Tourism Economics study, the state welcomed 14.97 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The state wants to make South Dakota a top 10 vacation destination over the next decade. “It’s not going to be easy,” said Jim Hagen, the secretary of the South Dakota ...

A survey from South Dakota Tourism in 2018 found that around 80% of visitors want a Native American “experience” during their ...

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Tourism shared what it is expecting to see this year from trends it is seeing locally and around the world. According to a report from the ...

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.

Advocates see it as an opportunity for tribes to connect visitors with the lands, medicinal plants and stories of their ancestors.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota tourism officials expect a good summer season despite high gas prices that are putting a slight damper on travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, generally ...