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

In 2025, more than 14.97 million visitors traveled to and within South Dakota; those visitors spent about $5.16 billion — ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota tourism officials say a long-term partnership with tribal nations is beginning to show ...

New numbers show South Dakota’s tourism industry remained a powerful economic driver in 2025, delivering steady visitation, ...

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 ...

(SOUTH DAKOKTA NEWS WATCH) - Some members of the state’s tribal nations are beginning to slowly embrace visitors, as the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) works with tribal leaders and ...

Hagen released the annual report from Tourism Economics this week (Jan. 21, 2026) during the state tourism conference. The ...

Lead and Wessington Springs will be the first participants in a new program designed to increase tourism in the state's rural communities, Travel South Dakota announced Sept. 16. “Developing and ...

Nearly 15 million people visited South Dakota in 2025 – and during their visits, they spent almost $5.2 billion.

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 ...

A study ranks Rhode Island as the most romantic state, spotlighting its picturesque spots, while South Dakota's romantic allure gets overlooked, stirring conversation among locals.