ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday heard a report on tourism in the city from the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau for the first half of 2024.

Executive Director Casey Weismantel talks about the mission.

Weismantel discuss the ways they tried to promote the city.

Weismantel talks about social media where Facebook continues to be the main source for information.

Weismantel comment on their website and what pages the users are looking at the most.

Weismantel compare figures so far this year compare to 2023.

Weismantel also report the occupational rate seen so far in 2024.

Weismantel acknowledge that tourism appears to increase during the summer months this year.