Category - Press Releases
2019 Third Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10am
Strong third quarter has Wake County on pace for record-breaking tax collection numbers. Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2019) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) has released
Visit Raleigh Named One of the Top Three CVBs/DMOs in the Southeast
Friday, November 08, 2019, 8am
GRCVB wins bronze in Stella Awards, one of the highest honors in the meetings industry Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2019) – Earlier this week Northstar Meetings Group and its principal brands ( Meetings &
Raleigh, N.C., to Become Center of Soccer Universe Over Next Month
Thursday, November 07, 2019, 3pm
Area to host visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series, ACC Soccer Championships and NCAA Division I Men’s National Championship generating more than $24 million in total economic impact Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 7,
New Free Model A Success For IBMA’s Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Wednesday, November 06, 2019, 10am
Biggest Week in Bluegrass sees increase in overnight visitation and largest economic impact to-date Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2019) – The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of
Raleigh's Largest Esports Event Generates $1.45 Million in Economic Impact and Drives Employment
Wednesday, October 09, 2019, 10am
The Six Major Raleigh Draws A Sold-Out Crowd With 2.6K Daily Attendees; Generates Over 1,000 Inquiries for Local Video Game Industry Jobs; Garners Participation From Pepsi, Celito.net and Local
Raleigh Parks Entice Travelers to Go Outside and Play
Friday, September 20, 2019, 11am
North Carolina's Capital City is home to some of the South's coolest parks Raleigh, N.C. (Sept. 2019) – Parks packed with art, history and countless recreational pursuits beckon kids and adults alike
Raleigh to Host Kennedy Center's Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference in 2020
Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 8am
Will be the 20 th Anniversary of the LEAD ® Conference and the 30 th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2019) – The 2020 Kennedy Center's Leadership Exchange
2018 Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in Wake County
Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 8am
Wake County welcomed more than 16.8 million visitors while travel provided $2.7 billion in economic impact to local communities across Wake County, and supported the livelihoods of more than 27,000
Global Esports Community Descends on Raleigh this Weekend for R6 Raleigh Major
Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 4pm
Sold Out Rainbow Six Siege® Esports Tournament to Showcase the City as an International Gaming Hub Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 14, 2019) – This upcoming weekend Raleigh is hosting its first major esports
2019 Second Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 1pm
Convention groups and sporting events drive visitation during the second quarter of 2019. Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2019) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) has