2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Raleigh Generates $16.4 Million in Direct Economic Impact
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 17, 2025) – The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds in Raleigh, hosted by North Carolina State University (NC State), held at the Lenovo Center March 21–23, generated $16.4 million in direct economic impact for the Raleigh area...
Visit Raleigh Joins RLCS Raleigh Major as Official Destination Partner
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 12, 2025) – The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Raleigh Major is set to take place at the Lenovo Center from June 26-29, bringing the world’s best Rocket League teams to Raleigh to compete for a lion’s share of a $351,000 prize pool. Greater Raleigh...
Only in Cary, N.C.: The Soccer Tournament (TST) Kicks Off Year Three
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8am
Global Teams Compete in 48-Team Men's and 16-Team Women's Tournaments for a $2 Million Prize Pool Raleigh, N.C. (May 27, 2025) – The Soccer Tournament (TST), the 7v7 event with a $1 million winner-take-all prize, will return to Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park from June 4-9, 2025....
Association Executives of N.C., Celebrates 70th Anniversary This Summer in Raleigh
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 22, 2025) – Association Executives of North Carolina, the membership organization and leading voice for the state's association professionals, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, culminating in the 2025 Annual Meeting at the Raleigh Convention Center, July...
Con Culture Thrives in Raleigh, N.C., With Year-Round Fan-Favorite Events
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 20, 2025) – Comic cons and fan culture are flourishing in Raleigh, N.C. – a city that fully embraces niche cultures and interests. Some of the area’s biggest fan conventions return to Raleigh year after year, driving visitation and economic impact during...
Wake County 2025 First Quarter Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 14, 2024) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the first quarter of 2025. As travel to the U.S. cools, most of Raleigh’s key performance indicators (KPIs), including hospitality tax collections, have seen steady growth. Hotel...
Global Connectivity Soars in Raleigh
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1pm
Record 14 Nonstop International Destinations Serviced at RDU International Airport Raleigh, N.C. (May 14, 2025) – Raleigh, N.C., is increasingly accessible to global visitors thanks to RDU International Airport's record-high 14 direct international flights, connecting the region to more...
Sports Watch: Spring 2025
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11am
#SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: Senior Softball-USA Atlantic Coast Championships, Walnut Creek Athletic Complex • May 13-18 Phenom G3 Live, Raleigh Convention Center • May 16-18 UNC Health Championship presented by Stitch, Raleigh Country Club • May...
Where to Play Pickleball in Raleigh, N.C.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10am
Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in Greater Raleigh, and this premier sports destination is embracing the craze in a big way. From public courts to private clubs, Raleigh, N.C., has quickly become a hub for pickleball lovers of all levels. The region even draws national...
The MICHELIN Guide Lands in the American South
Wednesday, April 02, 2025, 10am
Greenville, S.C., & Raleigh, N.C. (April 2, 2025) — Today the MICHELIN Guide announced its arrival to the Southern region of the United States, as Michelin and Travel South USA today revealed the MICHELIN Guide American South. Through this regional approach, the MICHELIN Guide will be...