Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the nation marks National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3–9, 2026), leaders from the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota and Visit Watertown gathered Tuesday to highlight the staggering economic contributions of the visitor industry. With a record $5.1 billion in visitor spending recorded in 2025, the industry has cemented its status as the state’s second-largest economic driver.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visit Watertown is joining destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the travel industry’s role in economic growth, job creation, and community development.