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Capital City Celebrates with Special Events During April..more

Survey Helps Travelers Discover Best Values in America..more

North Carolina’s Capital City to host first Rock ‘n’ Roll event in the Carolinas Marathon scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2014; Registration to open April 1st at RunRocknRoll.com..more

GULF SHORES, Ala. (Nov. 14, 2012)-It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, present the city of Raleigh, North Carolina with a 2012 New or Renovated Meeting Site Award for the city category...more

Website, Mobile Site and Official Visitors Guide Provide Wealth of Travel Information..more

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) announces that Jamie Rice has been named Regional Director of National Accounts for the Washington DC area market, where she will be based...more

Raleigh, N.C.– Meetings Professional International – Carolinas Chapter (MPI-CC) recently awarded the Supplier of the Year Award to Malinda Harrell, CMP, CASE, Associate Director of Convention Sales at the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau...more

Raleigh, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking nominees in the hospitality industry for the 2012 Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Awards and the Horizon Award...more

Raleigh, NC -- The International Bluegrass Music Association announced its plans today to move its World of Bluegrass events to Raleigh, North Carolina for the next three years, 2013- 2015. World of Bluegrass Week includes the four-day IBMA Business Conference, the International Bluegrass Music Awards Show, and the three-day Bluegrass Fan Fest. The annual industry summit/ bluegrass family reunion draws over 16,000 fans, artists, and music industry professionals from around the world for the week-long event, with an estimated 8,000-10,000 coming from outside the region. World of Bluegrass provides opportunities for showcasing, professional development and networking at the largest concentrated week of powerful, live bluegrass music on the planet...more

New York, NY –To celebrate the many distinct hometown flavors that define today’s Southern cuisine, Southern Living named the “10 Tastiest Towns in the South” and let consumers decide the winner. Over a half-million votes were cast and each town is profiled in the upcoming April 2012 issue, on newsstands March 23. For the full story, go to: southernliving.com/tasty...more

Raleigh, NC -- The clock is ticking for the April 20, 24-hour opening of the Nature Research Center, a new wing of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating with the launch of “Raleigh’s New World.” The campaign begins today and targets the 24 days leading up to the opening of the new wing...more

Research Triangle Park: During the Triangle Regional Film Commission’s first full year of operation, production spending in the region has grown from $0 reported in 2010 to nearly $4,000,000 in 2011. This rise was capped by the scenes shot in Raleigh and Durham in November for the independent feature “Arthur Newman, Golf Pro” staring Colin Firth (Academy Award winner for The King’s Speech) and Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau, The Devil Wears Prada). The producer reported that over $500,000 was spent in the Triangle Region during the shoot...more

Raleigh, NC (January 11, 2012) -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) has released a new destination video showcasing the best of Raleigh and Wake County visitor experiences. The destination video was produced in conjunction with Triangle Blvd., a Raleigh-based, full-service marketing and new media firm. The video will be available on DVD for convention and sports groups and also located on the visitRaleigh.com mobile website, the Greater Raleigh YouTube channel and the free visitRaleigh iPhone app...more

Raleigh, NC – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, has been recognized with a Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) for the Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary and Wake County. This is the first time the GRCVB has won an award from NATJA and only one Gold Winner is selected in each of the 59 award categories...more

Raleigh, NC – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) was awarded a Platinum Choice Award by Smart Meetings magazine. The GRCVB was honored among both CVBs as well as properties for upholding high standards while continuing to raise the bar in terms of service, facilities, amenities and accommodations...more

Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh area is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live, work, start a business and raise a family, but now the editors of Southern Living have selected Raleigh as one of the 10 cities in the running to be named “Tastiest Town in the South” by an online reader poll...more

Research Triangle Region, N.C. – The Research Triangle Region has earned a national reputation as a hub for creativity and culture, and three of the region’s destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have formed a new partnership that aims to crosspromote arts through the dedicated website portal www.artsinthetriangle.com...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (November, 2011)—“What's New in Raleigh” is a quarterly release listing new venues, activities, exhibits and much more compiled by the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau. More information on all of the listings found in “What’s New” can be found at www.visitRaleigh.com...more

It’s that time once again - time to wrap up another year; time to wrap-up in a snug sweater; perhaps it’s even time to wrap up a present or two. Visitors to Greater Raleigh will find holiday cheer mixed with southern charm that creates the perfect recipe for an unforgettable 2011 holiday season. This year's festivities include holiday concerts and theatrical performances, historic tours, trains and parades, shopping extravaganzas and visits from Santa! And best of all— many of this season's events are completely FREE. So, light the Menorah, the Kinara and the spruce tree–the holidays are here again!..more

Raleigh, NC– The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, was awarded four top tourism awards at the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina’s (DMANC) Tourism Leadership Conference. The event was held in Concord, NC on September 22. Since 2000, the GRCVB has received 37 awards from DMANC...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) – Raleigh, North Carolina was named “America’s Best City,” beating out large, popular cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Bloomsburg’s Businessweek.com placed Raleigh tops on its list when it came to picking the country’s best city...more

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the “Greater Raleigh Goes Dutch” online sweepstakes in conjunction with the N.C. Museum of Art’s blockbuster exhibition, Rembrandt in America, October 30 – January 22, 2012...more

Raleigh, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau honored seven individuals with hospitality industry awards at its 24th Annual Luncheon held August 31, 2011 at the Raleigh Convention Center...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (August, 2011)—“What's New in Raleigh” is a quarterly release listing new venues, activities, exhibits and much more compiled by the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau. More information on all of the listings found in “What’s New” can be found at www.visitRaleigh.com...more

Raleigh, NC – Two nationally respected travel and travel research organizations have released 2010 numbers in terms of total visitation and visitor spending in Wake County. D.K. Shifflet and Associates calculated approximately 10.72 million travelers visited Wake County in 2010 while the United States Travel Association (USTA) shows those visitors contributed more than $1.54 billion into the local economy...more

Raleigh, NC – A dedication to quality service is the key to maintaining customers and is also the key to winning Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Service Award. Magazine readers have selected the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) as a recipient of the 2011 Gold Service Award. This is the fourth time the GRCVB has won this prestigious award...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the Hopscotch Ticket Watch, a VIP concert ticket giveaway. One grand prize winner will be awarded two VIP tickets to The Independent’s 2011 Hopscotch Festival (September 8-10, 2011), two concert at Kings Barcade and two tickets to a future concert at Slim’s Downtown Distillery...more

(RALEIGH, NC)—The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced that Dennis Edwards, President & CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau has been nominated to serve on the ASAE Board of Directors as well as the ASAE Foundation Board...more

(Raleigh, NC) – Dennis Edwards, President & CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau has been elected President of the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina (DMANC)...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) will hold its 24th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Raleigh Convention Center...more

(Raleigh, NC) –The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) launched its iPhone app, giving users another smart way to visit Raleigh. The new app puts a guide to all things “Greater Raleigh” in the palm of area visitors’ hands...more

Raleigh, NC – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is proud to announce the 2011 Pop Warner Mid-South Championships for football and cheerleading will be held November 24-27, 2011 in Raleigh, NC...more

Raleigh, NC -- In a report released today, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a significant increase in Occupancy Rates for March...more

Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh area once again shows its commitment to sustainable practices by being named the ‘Nation’s Most Sustainable Mid-Sized Community’ by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. The 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Awards was awarded to North Carolina’s Capital City for “a range of factors including its commitment to developing a ‘green economy.”’..more

RALEIGH, NC (April 18, 2011) -- Saturday’s tornadoes which touched down throughout North Carolina and the Raleigh area were devastating to local businesses and residences; however many Wake County hospitality businesses including the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), hotels and sports venues throughout the county did not suffer significant damaged and are open for business as usual...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is proud to announce being named an Official Honoree at the 15th Annual Webby Awards. Honored for its outstanding video gallery (http://video.visitraleigh.com), the GRCVB was recognized in the Travel and Adventure category of the Online Film and Video portion of the 15th Annual Webby Awards...more

Raleigh, NC – The 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, Jan. 28 – Jan. 30, 2011, generated an estimated $11.4 million in direct visitor spending for Raleigh and Wake County, according to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB)...more

Raleigh, NC -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the launch of the official mobile travel site to the Raleigh area at http://www.visitRaleigh.com. Visitors now have on-thego access to updated events, deals, destination videos, accommodations, restaurants and things to do. The site is compatible will all mobile devices with internet access. When navigating to visitRaleigh.com from a mobile device, the new mobile website will automatically appear...more

RALEIGH (February 3, 2011) -- The NHL All-Star Weekend (Jan. 28-30) has come and gone, but the Raleigh area has proven that it was the undisputed MVP of a weekend that welcomed more than 130,000 fans and spectators, not to mention more than 320 members of national and international media, to North Carolina’s Capital City...more

RALEIGH (December 8, 2010) -- Raleigh leaders literally took to the ice today to unveil plans for NHL® All-Star Wide Open, a three- day extravaganza in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Carolina Hurricanes to celebrate the arrival of the 2011 NHL® All-Star Weekend, Jan. 28-30...more

RALEIGH, NC—The Carolina Hurricanes and the National Hockey League will team to host the NHL All-Star 5k presented by visitRaleigh on Saturday, Jan. 29, as part of the NHL’s 2011 All-Star Weekend. The event will take place at 9 a.m., prior to that night’s Honda NHL SuperSkills competition, and will loop around the RBC Center. The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, and will benefit the Carolina Hurricanes Kids N’ Community Foundation...more

Raleigh, NC -- In a report released today, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a significant increase in Occupancy Rates for October...more

The Silver LEED Certified Raleigh Convention Center has announced it’s getting even greener with the installation of a 500-kilowatt solar photovoltaic array on the rooftop of the building. The panels will take up about 60 percent of the rooftop space of the convention center, and early estimates expect the panels to generate approximately 725,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1,300 tons annually. Construction of the rooftop solar array is expected to begin in January, with completion in April...more

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, was awarded a Silver Davey Award from the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA). The 2010 Silver Award was awarded for the GRCVB’s ongoing online video gallery project in conjunction with Raleigh-based Triangle Blvd, LLC. The Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide...more

Raleigh, NC (October 25, 2010) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is preparing for a jam-packed November and early December with 12 major amateur youth, high school and college-level sporting events taking place at venues throughout Wake County. The 12 events will welcome approximately 45,000 attendees, collectively producing an estimated $10.8 million in economic impact...more

Raleigh, NC -- In a report released today, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a significant increase in Occupancy Rates for September...more

Raleigh, NC – Preparing meals for the homeless, planting community gardens and hosting fundraising parties are just a few of the opportunities developed by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) in collaboration with the Raleigh/Wake County Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness in a new “Voluntourism” program aimed at meeting and convention attendees. The new program will meet the increasing demand from meeting planners to offer attendees volunteer experiences that make a positive, lasting impact on a host destination...more

Raleigh, NC – In a report released today, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a significant increase in Occupancy, Occupancy Collections and Prepared Food and Beverage Collections in July...more

Mayor Charles Meeker and Wake County Commissioner Betty Lou Ward joined together today with the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) to open the new Greater Raleigh Visitor Information Center (VIC)...more

Raleigh, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau honored five individuals with hospitality industry awards today at its 24th Annual Luncheon...more

Raleigh, NC – Two nationally respected travel and travel research organizations have released 2009 numbers in terms of total visitation and visitor spending in Wake County. D.K. Shifflet and Associates calculated approximately 9.87 million travelers visited Wake County in 2009 while the United States Travel Association (USTA) shows those visitors contributed more than $1.42 billion into the local economy...more

Raleigh, NC – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, recently unveiled a new microsite on www.visitRaleigh.com highlighting African American Heritage and Travel. The site, which can be accessed from the GRCVB’s homepage, serves as a comprehensive online destination for African American travelers visiting North Carolina’s Capital City...more

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors have announced its slate of officers for 2010-2011...more

Raleigh, NC (July 1, 2010) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is preparing for a record-breaking month of 12 major meetings and conventions, as well as 10 national sports events. The 22 events will welcome more than 41,000 attendees, collectively producing approximately $20 million in estimated economic impact. This month also welcomes the largest convention that Raleigh has hosted to date when Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. holds its 76th International Grand Conclave, July 21-30...more

(Raleigh, NC) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) announced today that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Association Program (DMAP). DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers, and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence...more

Raleigh, NC (June 8, 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, was awarded two top tourism awards at the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina’s (DMANC) Tourism Leadership Conference. The event was held in Sunset Beach, NC on June 7. Since 2000, the GRCVB has received 33 awards from DMANC...more

RALEIGH -- Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 16 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am as the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) hosts Wake County’s business community for discussions on how to increase multicultural visitor and convention business to the area and how to enhance the experience of multicultural groups visiting later this year. Representatives from every business in Wake County are invited to attend, participate and learn more...more

(RALEIGH) -- With a new 5,500-seat amphitheater directly across the street, the Raleigh Convention Center stakes a claim to being among the most complete and entertainment-rich meeting hubs in the country...more

Raleigh, NC -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is preparing to “roll out the red carpet” for thousands of hockey fans and spectators during the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, January 27-29. Major venues including the RBC Center and the Raleigh Convention Center, along with the area’s 132 hotels, are preparing for this major international sporting event expected to bring in an estimated $10 to $20 million in economic impact...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) April 2010 – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Kumi Anzalone, Regional Director of National Accounts, Washington DC Area Office, has been named President Elect of the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (PMPI). Anzalone will serve a one-year term for 2010-2011 as President Elect and officially begin her term as President for the 2011-2012 calendar year...more

Raleigh, NC – After a year of economic downtown and decline in travel figures across the country, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau has released January 2010 travel figures showing an increase in Occupancy and Tax Collection numbers...more

Raleigh, NC – Consistently recognized as a best place to live, work and play, now the Raleigh area can add affordability to its ever growing list of accolades. Today, Hotwire.com, a leading travel discount site, ranked the Raleigh area eighth on its list of Top 10 Best Value Cities for 2010 Travel. The Annual Travel Value Index rates the Top 10 Destinations where travelers planning their next trip can find the best value and entertainment options...more

Raleigh, NC – Forbes.com, a leading online source for business and economic news, has named Raleigh as America’s Most Wired City. The annual poll ranks cities on three main technological measures: broadband penetration, broadband access and plentiful wi‐fi hotspots. Raleigh jumped from Number 15 in the 2009 rankings to Number 1 in 2010, upsetting Seattle, which fell to Number 3, for the top spot...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 2, 2010) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has recognized The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) with a Bronze Award for advertising excellence in the 53rd annual Adrian Awards Competition. This is the second time the GRCVB has won an Adrian Award; the first being in 2007 for the French Experience campaign in conjunction with the N.C. Museum of Art’s Monet in Normandy exhibition...more

Raleigh, NC -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and American Express invite North Carolina residents to “Get Off Your County Seat” and visit Raleigh, during a year-long sweepstakes rewarding 100 winners, one from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, with a personalized weekend getaway to the Raleigh area. Twenty-five North Carolinian’s have been chosen in the second-round of drawings, bringing the total number of winner to 50. The next set of 25 winners will be chosen in February...more

Raleigh, NC – The Bureau, in conjunction with the Raleigh Police Department, has successfully lobbied Raleigh City Council to change and add language to the current Taxi License Requirements/Regulations. The revisions are designed to improve customer service, set appearance standards, as well as driver and customer safety. The ordinance revisions also mandate background checks on owners and operators prior to a permit being issued. The changes went into effect November 8, 2009...more

Raleigh, NC – Outside the doors of the Silver LEED Certified Raleigh Convention Center, the Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel and Sheraton Raleigh Hotel is a new “living room” for Downtown Raleigh. Reinforcing the image of the Raleigh area being one of American’s most livable cities, City Plaza officially opened October 24 and provides a cultural and social gathering place in the heart of the North Carolina’s Capital City...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) -- Committed to helping customers 'green' their meetings, the Raleigh Convention Center exceeded its own goals, attaining the Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification. While the award puts the RCC alongside six other U.S. centers that have achieved a degree of LEED certification*, the region's overall sustainability profile makes it a one-of-a-kind destination...more

Raleigh, NC – Dennis Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, has received a 2009 Movers and Shakers Award from Business Leader Magazine. The annual award recognizes up and coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Edwards was honored at an awards ceremony held September 21 at the Royal Banquet & Conference Center...more

Raleigh, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau honored five individuals with hospitality industry awards today at its 22nd Annual Luncheon...more

Raleigh, NC -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and American Express invite North Carolina residents to “Get Off Your County Seat” and visit Raleigh, during a year-long sweepstakes rewarding 100 winners, one from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, with a personalized weekend getaway to the Raleigh area. Twenty-five North Carolinian’s have been chosen in the first round of drawings. The next set of 25 winners will be chosen in December...more

Raleigh, NC – From saris to sombreros and baklava to biscotti, the Raleigh area celebrates the world’s cultures with more than 10 community-wide festivals this fall. Consistently ranked as a top place to live, work and play by numerous national publications; the area lives up to that moniker by providing a sense of community and acceptance for a melting pot of cultures, religions and lifestyles. Discover many of the cultures which make this area a celebratory and dynamic place to be...more

Raleigh, NC (July 20, 2009) – Two nationally respected travel and travel research organizations released 2008 numbers in terms of total visitation and visitor spending in Wake County. D.K. Shifflet and Associates calculated approximately 10.34 million travelers visited Wake County in 2008 while the United States Travel Association (USTA) shows those visitors contributed more than $1.513 billion into the local economy – an increase of 2.3 percent from $1.48 billion in 2007...more

Raleigh, NC -- The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Wake County, has announced the launch of a new cause-marketing program with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The partnership was formed to create awareness of and support fundraising efforts for cancer research...more

Raleigh, NC – Meetings & Convention Magazine readers have selected the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) as a recipient of the 2009 Gold Service Award. This is the second time the GRCVB has won this prestigious award...more

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors have announced its slate of officers for 2009-2010...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) has launched “Get Off Your County Seat”, a year-long marketing campaign strategically targeting North Carolina residents. The sweepstakes will reward 100 winners, one from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, with a personalized weekend getaway to the Raleigh area...more

Raleigh, NC (June 15, 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), the official destination marketing organization for Raleigh and Wake County, was awarded seven top tourism awards at the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina’s (DMANC) Annual Meeting and Destination Marketing Achievement Awards. The event was held in Concord, NC on June 8...more

Raleigh, NC – Dynamic. Smart. Unexpected. Celebratory. These are just a few of the attributes visitors use to describe North Carolina’s Capital City and there’s never been a better time to discover our area, especially if you’re a GLBT visitor. The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau has made your vacation planning simple with a dedicated microsite on www.visitRaleigh.com containing specific information relevant to GLBT travelers...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) May 2009 – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce National Sales Manager, Loretta Yingling, has been recognized as Supplier of the Year by the N.C. Society of Government Meeting Professionals (NCSGMP)...more

(RALEIGH, N.C.) May 2009 – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Associate Director of Sales, Malinda Pettaway, has been recognized as Tomorrow’s Leader by Meetings Professional International (MPI) – Carolinas Chapter...more

Raleigh, N.C. (May 12, 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 26th Annual National Tourism Week, being held May 11-18. In conjunction with National Tourism Week, North Carolina is celebrating with National Travel and Tourism Day, May 12 in downtown Raleigh...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2009) – The Raleigh area gives you more than 150 reasons to celebrate this May with 20 festivals, 37 sporting events, 11 culinary experiences, more than 50 concerts, six shopping extravaganzas, four major museum exhibitions, 25 FREE attractions, Raleigh Fashion Week, Triangle Restaurant Week and a tour of urban chicken coops….just to name a few. So, get ready for a month of Sensory Overload...more

RALEIGH, N.C. – Planning a getaway to the Greater Raleigh area? The Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary and Wake County is now available from the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. This premier resource for planning a visit to North Carolina’s Capital City highlights the many aspects of Raleigh and its 11 neighboring cities and towns through vivid editorial and new photography...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 2009)—Greater Raleigh is home to some of the greatest hits and new hit wonders. The sounds that play this season will turn Raleigh into an illuminated jukebox. It is a destination ignited with a medley of favorites and with tunes that make the heart sing. We invite you to turn up the volume, sing and dance to the music and join us as Raleigh transforms into a music box of Spring and Summer fun...more

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Phil Zachary, William Gant, Steven Bauld and Joel Fuller to its 12-member Board of Directors. The new members officially began their two-year terms in March...more

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2009) –What do pirates, a lesson on the world’s favorite sweet treat and a celebration of couture fashion have in common? They are a just a few events taking place in the Raleigh area this May. May is set to be a dynamic and celebratory month in North Carolina’s capital city with a host of events, exhibitions and culinary offerings...more

Raleigh, NC (February 13, 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is proud to annouce the City of Raleigh’s launch of the new R-Line Downtown Circulator transit option. The newest addition to the downtown Raleigh circuit is a free transportation option that serves as a testament to Raleigh’s pride and commitment in making the destination one of the country’s greenest cities...more

RALEIGH, NC, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 – The New Wave Swim Team is proud to host the prestigious USA Swimming Southern Zone Southeastern Sections Championships March 5-8, 2009 at the Curran Aquatic Center (Triangle Aquatics) in Cary, NC...more

Raleigh, NC (January 6, 2009) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) has signed a contract with national sales office, hinton + grusich. The contract began January 1, 2009...more

RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s that time once again - time to wrap up another year; time to wrapup in a snug sweater; perhaps it’s even time to wrap up a present or two. Visitors to Greater Raleigh will find holiday cheer mixed with southern charm that creates the perfect recipe for an unforgettable 2009 holiday season. This year's festivities include holiday concerts and theatrical performances, historic tours, trains and parades, shopping extravaganzas and visits from Santa. And best of all – many of this season's events are completely FREE. So, light the Menorah, the Kinara and the spruce tree–the holidays are here again!..more