February 4, 2020 • Page 6 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com South Dakota Tourism Industry Touts 10 Years Of Growth, Reaches Record Numbers In 2019 PIERRE, S.D. –South Dakota’s tourism industry has grown again for the tenth straight year, reaching a record level of visitors, visitor spending and impact on the state’s economy. According to the annual study done by Tourism Economics, South Dakota welcomed 14.5 million visitors, an increase of 3.1%. This is the highest growth percentage the state has experienced since 2014. Visitors to South Dakota spent $4.1 billion, an increase of 2.8% over the previous year. This spending flowed through the economy and contributed $2.75 billion in GDP, accounting for 5.2% of the state’s economy. “Tourism in South Dakota is a job-creating, revenue-generating industry that plays a vital role in supporting the state’s economy year after year,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “It also has a much larger impact beyond visitor-spending dollars. These visitors fall in love with our state, and many of them decide to move here, start a business here, or retire in our great state.” “Even with massive flooding and the adverse weather we faced in our state and the region, 2019 was a better year than we thought it was going to be,” said James Hagen, Secretary of the Department of Tourism. “The spring snowstorms, flooding, and a struggling ag economy did result in fewer visitors to our national and state parks, lower hotel occupancy in the Black Hills, and less revenue in certain communities. However, that was balanced by the growth of other areas and businesses across the state. At the end of the day, the resiliency of the tourism industry was on full display.” In 2019, tourism generated $308 million in state and local tax revenue. Without tourism in South Dakota, each household would pay an additional $890 more in taxes each year. 2019 Economic Impact Figures: •14.5 million – The number of visitors that came to South Dakota, an increase of 3.1% •$4.1 billion – The amount of visitor spending, an increase of 2.8% •$110 million – The amount of visitor spending from international visitors •$2.75 billion – The amount of GDP contributed to the state’s economy, representing 5.2% of the South Dakota economy •$308 million – The state and local tax dollars generated by travel and tourism activity, an increase of $10 million The right job is just one click away. In Print and Online! Call 665-5884 IN PRINT & ONLINE Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for Summer 2020 in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and providing support to the staff and the Congressman. Interns will work closely with constituents and staff while developing their research, writing, and communications skills. Most importantly, they will gain an in-depth understanding of the South Dakota congressional office. “Our offices are hands-on,” said Johnson. “Interns are a vital part of our team both in Washington and in the state. We all work as a team to ensure South Dakota’s interns leave the congressional office with the experience and tools needed to successfully enter the workforce.” Interested applicants should complete the online internship application and submit a resume no later than March 3rd, 2020. More information about the internship program, along with the application, can be found online. 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