The South Dakota Department of Tourism says it’s receiving emails from people from all over the country showing interest in visiting the state.
According to Tourism’s latest COVID-19 Weekly Research Update,
- South Dakota was one of five states that surpassed the 50% occupancy rate mark in June. The national average was 42%.
- The western region of South Dakota reached the highest occupancy levels in June at 54%, followed by the central region at 53%.
- On the national level, the percentage of Americans who now feel safe traveling outside their community has fallen again to 38%, the lowest since mid-May.
- The percentage of consumers who expect the coronavirus to worsen within the next month decreased from 62.7% last week to 59.8%.
- Outdoor recreation, scenic drives, wildlife viewing and camping continue to lead the way as popular activities.
- Visitation to South Dakota state parks increased by more than 20% for the month of June when compared to last year. This is a 30% increase calendar year-to-date.
Tourism officials remind state residents 605strong.com is available to provide mental health assistance to people struggling due to the impact of COVID-19. If you are in need of assistance, call 211 to speak with a counselor. Asking for help is a positive step for you and those you care about to help with depression, anxiety and stress.
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