Leisure, Hospitality, and Tourism

AAA predicts over 119,000 South Dakotans will travel over Memorial Day weekend, an 8% increase from last year.

It was a great winter tourism season in South Dakota – but it’s finally getting warm again. Outdoors enthusiasts, forest officials, and those in the hospitality industry are all gearing up for peak tourism season.

The U.S. Department of State reports passport processing times may take more than three months because of an influx of international travel this year.

In the Black Hills, tourism is a tentpole of the local economy. While bringing in millions of dollars yearly, ensuring these businesses have the staff to properly function is its own challenge.

A Sioux Falls chef is one step closer to earning one of the highest awards in the culinary world.

The city of Brookings is moving forward with a plan to revitalize a historic downtown building.

All of Gov. Kristi Noem's vetoes were upheld after the legislature returned to Pierre Monday for veto day.

While plenty of us are tired of the snow by now, outdoors enthusiasts are still trying to get the most out of their winter. As a result of the weather, they’ve had plenty of opportunities this year.

Another legislative session brings into frame taxation and its implications. In the House, one bill could make waves for the state's businesses – including tourism.

City officials and developers are planning another major project for downtown Sioux Falls.