Welcome to the Black Hills Travel Agent Specialist Program

This site offers resources specially designed to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to give you the edge in selling the Black Hills & Badlands to your clients. All U.S. and Canadian travel agents who register for the program, study the information in the "Destination Overview" and pass the online exam will become certified Black Hills Specialists.

In addition to the valuable destination knowledge you will gain through the study session, certified Black Hills Specialists will enjoy a variety of graduate benefits, including:

• 24/7 Password-protected access to the travel resources on BlackHillsAgent.com (the News & Announcements, Resources and Vacation Packages Sections of this site);
• Exclusive commissions on packages and air
• Ongoing communication from the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Association on destination news, events and upcoming promotions
• Maps; Videos; Press Releases
• Continuing Education Credits* and so much more...

Immersed in the pine-covered mountains of the Black Hills and the mysteriously formed, fossil laden landscape of the Badlands, this South Dakota region is laced with fishing streams, hiking trails, picturesque lakes and scenic drives. Home to six national parks, time-honored monuments, mountain carved masterpieces, and the largest herd of free range bison in the world, the Black Hills & Badlands is the quintessential American vacation destination. Put yourself at the leading edge of travel sales by learning and staying informed about its many attractions, its unique blend of pre-historic, Native American, Old West and military history, outdoor recreation, year-round vacation fun, memorable events and activities. The stories of legends like Lakota Chief Crazy Horse, General Custer, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane mingle with today's family friendly attractions, museums, monuments and parkland to create a place like no other... a place that is definitely beyond all expectations.

Make sure you are ready and equipped with resources to sell the Black Hills & Badlands. Stay engaged through continued learning, news and promotions and earn more commission on vacation packages and air. Learn about all of this and more when you become part of the Black Hills Specialist community today.

Click here to start your certification.

* This Program is accredited by The Travel Institute (for U.S. Agents) and "CITC Approved" by the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (for Canadian Agents).