ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) is hitting the road during National Travel and Tourism Week, carrying a powerful message to communities across the state: Tourism Isn’t Just Fun – It’s Fuel for Our Economy!

Now in its 42nd year, NTTW highlights the essential contributions of tourism to both local and national prosperity.

Executive Director Carmen Schramm made a stop in Aberdeen on Tuesday and talked about the economic impact it has in the state.

Schramm talks about the numbers specific for Brown County.

Executive Director for the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel praise Aberdeen as a four season location in the state.

Weismantel talks about how the city market itself to the region.

Schramm talks about the South Dakota Resident Sediment Survey done by TravelSD.

Weismantel talks about the economic impact tourism has in the community.

One thing that Schramm and the group is keeping an eye on is what DOGE in Washington is doing that’s impacting the tourism industry.

The Tourism Coalition of South Dakota are making stop all across the state this week to promote tourism industry’s impact on the communities.