Veolia Pickleball National Championships Coming to Cary, North Carolina
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 3pm
Raleigh, N.C. (April 7, 2026) – The Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce that the Veolia Pickleball National Championships will come to the Tar Heel State later this summer to kick off the 2026-2027 season. The event, which will be held at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C., Aug. 31-Sept. 6,...
Beyond New York and L.A.: Why First-Time U.S. Travelers Should Start in Raleigh
Thursday, April 02, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (April 2, 2026) – For first-time international travelers to the U.S., the experience doesn’t have to begin in New York or Los Angeles. Raleigh, North Carolina offers an approachable, well-connected gateway to America — pairing vibrant shopping neighborhoods like...
World Rugby Nations Cup Inaugural 2026 Tournament Coming to Cary, NC
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11am
Debut of new global tournament sees First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park host world-class international rugby action this summer Cary, N.C. (March 31, 2026) — World Rugby, USA Rugby and TEG Rugby Live announced today the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup is coming to Cary, North...
Emerging Sports Trends for 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12pm
Sports in 2026 are evolving faster than ever, and Greater Raleigh is helping lead the way. From the momentum behind women’s athletics to the rise of adaptive and tech‑powered experiences, Raleigh, N.C., continues to innovate, invest and inspire. Here are four sports trends poised to...
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...
Sports Watch: Winter 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10am
#SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: BODYARMOR State Games of North Carolina: Winter Games (esports), hosted by North Carolina Amateur Sports at IbashoCon, Hilton Raleigh North Hills • Feb. 20-22 Rumble in Raleigh Gymnastics Invite, Netsports (Morrisville) • Feb....
Honoring Trailblazing Women in Sports in Raleigh, N.C.
Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 8am
NC Courage and Triangle Volleyball Club Fuel Regional Pride and Growth in the Future of Women’s Sports Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2026) – As the nation celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Raleigh proudly shines as a dynamic destination for women’s athletics, driven by...
NCFC Youth to Host Inaugural Elite International Boys Soccer Tournament at WRAL Soccer Park
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9am
ECNL and IBERCUP Partnership Brings Global Competition and Significant Economic Impact to Raleigh Raleigh, NC (Jan. 29, 2026) – North Carolina FC Youth (NCFC Youth), the largest youth soccer organization in the state serving more than 17,000 local players annually, is excited to announce that...
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,...