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SD Tourism Looking to the Shoulder Season

SD Tourism Looking to the Shoulder Season

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While summer is the busy time for travelers, the South Dakota Department of Tourism is trying to extend that.
Secretary Jim Hagen says they are working to expand visitation beyond the traditional months…..

Hagen says they want to keep their message top of mind through the year….

Hagen says they also have some targeted promotions…..

Hagen says it looks like the tourism tax will be up again this year. Those official numbers will be released later this fall.

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