Become a Member of Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association

As a member of BH&B, you are part of something bigger. Your membership with BH&B is an investment in the Black Hills and Badlands region, our nonprofit association, and the visitor industry. Your partnership provides essential funding for BH&B’s board-approved strategic marketing plans that increase visitor numbers, trip duration, and visitor sales.

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Mission

As a private, nonprofit organization, our mission is to serve as a unifying force to increase visitor numbers, trip duration and visitor sales for the economic benefit of our members and the communities we serve.

Economic Impact

Contribute to the Black Hills & Badlands visitor industry’s economic impact.

Total Visitor Spending: $2B
Tourism Jobs Supported: 20,840
Tourism Tax Revenue Generated: $554M

On Your Behalf

BH&B promotes the Black Hills and Badlands as a premier travel destination through the following mediums:

South Dakota Vacation Guide (Out-of-Region Distribution – Pre-Planning Resource)
Black Hills & Badlands Vacation Guide (In-Region Distribution – While-You're-Here Resource)
Maps and Calendars
BlackHillsBadlands.com
Social Media
Email Marketing
Group Tour Marketing

Domestic and international consumer and trade shows
Co-op Marketing with Travel South Dakota (TSD)
Public Relations and Press Releases
Literature Distribution
International Marketing
Tourism Industry Advocacy
Promotion through the Black Hills Visitor Information Center

Lit Swap 2023

Amplify Your Voice

Grow relationships in the visitor industry and learn more about BH&B while directly contributing your expertise and insight on specific topics.

Attend a board or marketing committee meeting
Become a community liaison on the board of directors
Volunteer to serve on a committee or task force

Get Connected

Get to know your industry partners through programs and events.

Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP)
Literature Swap and Mingle & Mix
Annual Meeting & Tourism Summit

Lit Swap Registration

Membership Types

Attractions

Be on the official Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Attractions Map.
Run for a board position.
Be included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide.
Receive a web listing on blackhillsbadlands.com that includes your business information and encourages conversions to your website.
Be included in the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP).

General

Attend a marketing meeting.
Run for a board position.
Be included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide.
Receive a web listing on blackhillsbadlands.com that includes your business information and encourages conversions to your website.
Participate in a variety of co-ops and targeted marketing rates as well as member-only creative services.
Be included in the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP).

Trade

Attend a marketing meeting.
Run for a board position.
Be included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide.
Receive a web listing on blackhillsbadlands.com that includes your business information and encourages conversions to your website.
Participate in a variety of co-ops and targeted marketing rates as well as member-only creative services.
Be included in the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP).

Restaurant

Attend a marketing meeting.
Run for a board position.
Get a free ad in Black Hills & Badlands Vacation Guide.
Be included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide.
Receive a web listing on blackhillsbadlands.com that includes your business information and encourages conversions to your website.
Participate in a variety of co-ops and targeted marketing rates as well as member-only creative services.
Be included in the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP).

Chamber/DMO/Community

Attend a marketing meeting.
Appoint a board representative.
Be included in the South Dakota Vacation Guide.
Receive a web listing on blackhillsbadlands.com that includes your business information and encourages conversions to your website.
Participate in a variety of co-ops and targeted marketing rates as well as member-only creative services.
Be included in the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Visitor Industry Training Card Program (VIP).