Welcome! Here, you’ll discover information and useful links provided by Visit Brookings. Our goal is to support our industry partners in sharing the tourism story and to play a role in fostering positive economic impact through effective tourism promotion.
At Visit Brookings, we greatly appreciate the efforts of our partners in sustaining our visitor economy. If you have any questions email us at info@VisitBrookingsSD.com.
Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program
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The Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program aims to provide frontline employees and volunteers with learning experiences to enhance their knowledge of the region and improve their customer service skills. This certification equips participants with the resources and tools to effectively address visitors’ questions.
The principle is simple: when employees and volunteers offer quality service to visitors, the likelihood of a positive visitor experience increases. Positive experiences encourage repeat visits and prompt visitors to share their positive experiences in Brookings with others.
Tourism Enhancement Grant
The tourism grant program is designed to support, create, and improve tourism-related facilities. The grant program runs year-round and applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Applications may be submitted on or before the deadline for each of the following review periods: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Looking for the Event Grant Program to support your upcoming event within Brookings? Find additional information here.
Tourism Enhancement Grant
The Tourism Enhancement Grant exists to award funding to organizations providing visitors with an enriched experience.
If you’re not sure a project qualifies for funding, review the Tourism Enhancement Grant criteria.
Online Reputation
Visit Brookings implemented an Online Reputation Program to increase the online presence of attractions, restaurants, businesses, etc. in Brookings. Understanding now more than ever, visitors are searching online for places to eat, things to do and where to travel next.
Providing visitors with information through the Visitor Guide and VisitBrookingsSD.com is just the beginning. The ability to search and read reviews about places within the community from people who have visited provides a sense of trust in our businesses and attractions.
Consider the following:
- Claiming your business is free marketing and an easy way to be top-of-mind to potential customers.
- Managing your online reputation doesn’t have to take a lot of time.
- If you don’t manage your online reputation, someone else will. Be part of the conversation.
Visit Brookings Blog
Our blog highlights newsworthy press releases, event announcements and travel ideas for a Brookings adventure. If you have a story you’d love to share, find out more with the link below.
Request a Guide
Want to carry the Brookings visitor guide at your business? Request some copies with the links below.