Travel | Leisure | Hospitality | Tourism

Licensing policy is now in place for homes deemed “vacation rentals” in Pennington County.

The Tourism Advertising Promotion grant program provides $163,110 across the state to bolster marketing efforts in the tourism industry.

Contract employees in bright vests can be found throughout the forest, asking visitors to complete a 10 minute survey to aid in future planning.

We head to the middle of the state and learn where to go and what to do in the central tourism region. Lyssa Bruzelius, executive director of Missouri River Tourism Association, gives us all the details.

We roam across South Dakota's Western tourism region. Michelle Thomson, president and CEO of Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association shares her recommendations.

We learn where to go and what to do in the Northeastern tourism region. Rosie Smith, executive director of Glacial Lakes and Prairies Tourism Association gives us the details.

South Dakota tourism officials say the industry continues to rebound after the pandemic.

SD Focus host Jackie Hendry and producer Krystal Schoenbauer will host a discussion on tourism Wednesday, May 15th at Lost Cabin Beer Co. - Hill City Beer Garden

Kris Frerk, executive board member of Southeast South Dakota Tourism, gives her recommendations for regional summer fun and travel.

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial saw another solid year of tourism numbers.