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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to the U.S. Travel Association, International visits to the United States are dropping, and South Dakota is not immune to that trend. International ...

Last year, tourists spent over $5 billion in South Dakota — a record for the state. However, this year concerns are growing that tourism will drop off due to economic uncertainty, inflation and ...

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry posted all-time highs for 2025. In a press conference this morning in Pierre, the Department of Tourism says just under 15 million ...

Two South Dakota State University Extension AgritourismSD graduates were recently recognized by Travel South Dakota for their achievements and contributions to the tourism industry. Beth Simonson, of ...

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" ...

LENNOX, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Just 20 minutes away from South Dakota’s biggest city is an unexpected oasis. Chickens and geese freely roam, goats bleat for treats, and a traditional barn ...

This story is reported by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org. RAPID CITY, S.D. – The owners of the Fort Hays Old West Town, a ...

PIEDMONT, S.D. – John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the ...