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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s tourism industry is setting some all-time highs. According to officials, more ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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" ...

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