The Great American Road Trip Is Back
A recent Tripadvisor report, The Great American Road Trip 2026, reinforces what many in the Black Hills & Badlands tourism industry are already seeing firsthand: road trips are not only thriving, they…
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Rally Rush 2026: Funding Available to Help Welcome Riders
The countdown is on for the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, taking place August 7-16, and now is the time for communities to finalize plans to welcome riders to the Black Hills & Badlands through the…
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2026 Parks & Attractions Meeting @ Travel Rally Day
Area businesses, attractions, tour operators, parks, and community partners gathered for the annual Parks and Attractions Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, during Travel Rally Day and National Travel and…
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How AI Search Is Changing Tourism Marketing
AI search is already changing how travelers interact with search results. In Pew Research Center’s analysis of Google searches from March 2025, about 18% produced an AI summary, and users were less…
Read MoreSpring Tune-Up: Is Your Business Ready for Travel Planning Season?
Early April is a good time for a quick digital tune-up. Travel planning season is already starting to build, and many visitors are researching spring and summer trips now. Before the season picks up…
Read MoreRally Rush 2026: Let’s Welcome Riders in a Big Way
Start planning now for Rally Rush 2026. Funding opportunities and award applications are coming. Let’s welcome riders and bring the Rumblin’ Community Award to the Black Hills & Badlands. The…
Read MoreFrom Planning to Pull-In: Our Spring Narrative, Built for Guest Arrival
Spring is our bridge season, the moment when travel intent turns into real itineraries, booked lodging, and guest arrivals across the Black Hills and Badlands. Running March 1–May 15, our spring…
Read More2026 Legislative Update
The 2026 Legislative Session continues to move quickly, and Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association (BH&B) and the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) are actively monitoring bills that may…
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We're Hiring: Social Media & Communications Specialist
Location: Rapid City, SD (In-Office / On-Site Position) Employment Type: Full-time | Non-exempt *This is an in-person position based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Remote work is not available…
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Turn event marketing dollars into overnight visitation: Apply for the 2026 Travel SD TAP Grant
Event marketing is not just about filling seats. In the Black Hills and Badlands, the best events do something bigger. They create reasons to travel, reasons to stay an extra night, and reasons to…
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