Category - Press Releases
Raleigh’s Locally Owned Downtown Offers a Citywide Convention Experience
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (July 23, 2026) – In North Carolina’s capital city, convention connection extends beyond the exhibit hall. Rather than relying solely on traditional convention amenities, Raleigh’s 90% locally owned, walkable downtown restaurant and retail scene offers attendees...
Where Innovation and Collaboration Meet: Raleigh’s Key Industry Events
Monday, June 29, 2026, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 29, 2026) At the intersection of professional skill and technological development, Raleigh is an ideal destination for high-impact meetings. For many key industries, the region’s greatest appeal is the innovative and collaborative ethos reflected in its workforce....
2026 Stanley Cup Final Delivers $13.4 Million Economic Boost to Raleigh
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7am
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Generates $13.4 Million With Over 112,000 Attendees Raleigh, N.C. (June 24, 2026) – The Carolina Hurricanes, in conjunction with Visit Raleigh and the National Hockey League, today announced the economic impact statistics from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final...
Wake County 2026 First Quarter Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12pm
Raleigh Tourism Starts the Year Strong Despite Inconsistent Travel Economy Raleigh, N.C. (May 28, 2026) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the first quarter of 2026. As travel to the U.S. continues to slow nationally, Raleigh’s key performance...
Visit Raleigh Participates in Brand USA Destination Immersion, Showcasing Raleigh Internationally
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1pm
Immersive Trip Developed in Partnership With Brand USA Brings 12 Travel Agents and Tour Operators From Ireland and the U.K. to Experience Raleigh Firsthand Raleigh, N.C. (May 21, 2026) – Visit Raleigh today announced its participation in a recent Brand USA Destination Immersion FAM with the...
The 2026 Wake County Hotel Development Summit Highlights Regional Growth and Momentum
Monday, March 02, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (March 2, 2026) – Visit Raleigh, JLL and Wake County Economic Development successfully hosted the 2026 Wake County Hotel Development Summit last week at the Raleigh Convention Center — an exclusive, invitation-only gathering designed exclusively for seasoned hotel...
Wake County 2025 Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8am
Raleigh Remains Resilient Despite Unpredictable Travel Economy Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2026) – Visit Raleigh has released the year-end 2025 Wake County Tourism Industry Report. Key performance indicators (KPIs), hospitality tax collections and prepared food and beverage tax collections...
Destination Developments in Raleigh, N.C.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8am
Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Rendering: RATIO | TVS Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2026) – Raleigh is undergoing an exciting transformation, furthering the city’s status as a vibrant destination for conventions, meetings and events. With expansions and developments on the horizon,...
Savor Raleigh’s Best New Restaurants
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2026) – It's been a sizzling year for great food in Raleigh, North Carolina, from MICHELIN-recognized eateries to picturesque date night spots, tasty pizza shops and so much more. This past year marked a fresh chapter for the city’s dining scene, as chefs...
Five Meeting-Maximizing Trends for 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2026) – As the meetings, travel and tourism landscape continues to evolve, Raleigh is poised to lead the industry this year with a focus on purposeful innovation, experiential design and integrated wellness. As key trends shape the meetings and convention scene in the...