The great faces of South Dakota are proud of our great places. We want people to feel at home in our state and we go out of our way to welcome visitors. That's just one of the many priviledges and responsibilities of the South Dakota Office of Tourism. We are here to serve the people of South Dakota and all who come to explore the Mount Rushmore State.
Secretary of the Department of Tourism and State Development: Richard Benda
Director of the Office of Tourism: Melissa Bump
| Address: | Department of Tourism and State Development Office of Tourism Capitol Lake Plaza 711 East Wells Avenue c/o 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 |
| Phone: | (605) 773-3301 |
| Fax: | (605) 773-3256 |
| Travel Packet Phone: | 1-800-S-DAKOTA (1-800-732-5682) |
| Travel Packet Form: | Online Info Request Form |
| Tourism Email: | sdinfo@state.sd.us |
Our mission is to market South Dakota and guide the development of the visitor industry resulting in increased visitor expenditures and employment.
In addition to family and individual travelers, the Office of
Tourism also markets to travel professionals who organize or lead
tour groups, both domestic and international, as well as to
filmmakers and others in the marketing and entertainment industry.
To assist these and other specific audiences, we have Web sites tailored
specifically to them:
www.MediaSD.com (also
www.TravelSD.com/Newsroom)
South Dakota is full of history, adventure and family fun. If you're
a reporter or freelance writer looking to do a feature story on South Dakota, you will
find plenty of ideas in the South Dakota Newsroom. Here you
can find story leads and South Dakota facts as well as sign up to
receive press releases and RSS feeds.
www.TourSDakota.com
(also www.TravelSD.com/TravelProfessionals)
Are you planning a tour or bringing a tour group to South Dakota?
This Web site includes suggested itineraries, a directory of
businesses that can accommodate groups as well as a list of
receptive operators, and general information about South Dakota and
our major attractions.
www.FilmSD.com
Find information on filming incentives, crews and services,
locations, film permits and much more. This Web site is designed
specifically for directors and producers who want to make use of
South Dakota’s abundant resources.
www.SDVisit.com
This site is specifically for those South Dakota businesses and
organizations that are involved in the tourism industry in the
state. It features information about the programs offered by the
Office of Tourism as well as downloadable registration forms and, in
some cases, online forms for participating in the programs. The site
also includes information about our annual conference, the
hospitality program and much more.
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