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New Campground Directory
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, the South Dakota Campground Owners Association and the South Dakota Office of Tourism are partners in increasing awareness of and access to campground information. A special Camping section is now part of
www.TravelSD.com and includes additional information and search options to find the perfect spot for an outdoor getaway in South Dakota. You can review your current listing at www.TravelSD.com/Camping and then submit any changes to the Office of Tourism. If you are not listed, please complete and submit either an online form, or print and mail or fax a downloadable (PDF) form.
Ecommerce
For more information contact
Kirk Hulstein
at
Kirk.Hulstein@state.sd.us
or
(605) 773-3301

Inquiries Up!
Interest in South Dakota Travel and Tourism continues to grow with a 16 percent gain in Inquiries, or requests for information, so far this calendar year.


For more information contact Tim Binder at Tim.Binder@state.sd.us or (605) 773-3301
 


In Your Own Backyard
The "In Your Own Backyard" series is a weekly press release that gives us the chance to showcase everything South Dakota. So we are asking you, the industry, to provide us with the interesting sights, unique individuals and special attractions that can only be found in your backyard.
Media and Public Relations
For more information contact
Wanda Goodman
at
Wanda.Goodman@state.sd.us
or
(605) 773-3301

Spring Hospitality Training
Please notify the Office of Tourism if you are planning to hold a hospitality training session. The Office of Tourism would like to be notified with the session details as we often receive requests for information about training opportunities, and we may choose to include it in a press release. We will also make every attempt to have someone from our office attend your session if possible.
Visitor and Industry Relations
For more information contact
Eileen Bertsch
at
Eileen.Bertsch@state.sd.us
or
(605) 773-3301

Governor's Hospitality Certificate Program
The South Dakota Office of Tourism has a great program available for you to recognize your employees for providing great service to your customers and guests. If your business has a process in place that offers customers an opportunity to fill out comment cards on the service they receive from you and your staff, you can nominate employees for the Governor's Hospitality Certificate Program. Find the nomination form at
www.SDVisit.com.

Visitor and Industry Relations
For more information contact
Eileen Bertsch
at
Eileen.Bertsch@state.sd.us
or
(605) 773-3301

Hot Deals
It’s time to update your Hot Deals for 2008-2009! The new registration will begin May 1, 2008, and run through May 1, 2009. The program allows lodging properties to post any last-minute deals on www.TravelSD.com for an annual rate of only $50. For more program information, visit www.sdvisit.com/programs/coop/hotdeals/index.asp.

Visitor and Industry Relations
For more information contact
Joey Hockett
at
Joey.Hockett@state.sd.us
or
(605) 773-3301

 

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