SD: Black Hills region ‘Drive of Lifetime’ 
South Dakota’s state tourism office was delighted to hear that National Geographic included South Dakota’s Black Hills region in their April 2011 “Drives of A Lifetime” list. “Stunning landscapes, rich history and abundant wildlife” are just some of the terms included in National Geographic’s description of the area.
RELATED CONTENTCOVER STORY:Affordable destination for tourists in this region
The message in this region is that it is an affordable destination for tourists.
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Jim Hagen is leading the second largest industry in South Dakota and also one that is very important to newly-elected Gov. Dennis Daugaard.
Tourism impacting region
Tourism is having an impact in the three-state region, which is not necessarily the case throughout the nation.
RELATED CONTENTSouth Dakota Secretary of Tourism announced
Jim Hagen will become the new South Dakota Secretary of Tourism. Currently, the tourism chief is a director within the Department of Tourism and State Development. Newly-elected Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced he will create a stand-alone Department of Tourism that will also include the South Dakota Arts Council and State Historical Society.
Two renovation projects preserve historic hotels
Restoring a landmark is no easy task. But two high-profile hotels in the region are putting the finishing touches on renovation projects that have managed to maintain the properties’ historical charm.
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Last year the South Dakota Office of Tourism added a new tool to market the state to visitors — colorful semi truck trailer wrap displays — that are literally being trucked across the nation like giant moving billboards.
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