Category - Press Releases
Wake County COVID-19 Tourism Impact Report for September 9
Wednesday, September 09, 2020, 7am
Hotel occupancy remains under 50% and tax collections down $13.5 million YTD Raleigh, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2020) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) and the Greater Raleigh
2019 Sees All-Time Record High for Tourism in Wake County
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 11am
Figures show Wake County welcomed nearly 18 million visitors who spent nearly $3 billion and generated more than $284 million in state and local tax revenues Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 26, 2020) – A report
Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Complex Announces Re-Opening Protocols and Procedures
Friday, August 21, 2020, 8am
Guidelines outline upmost standards for safety of staff, guests, event organizers, performers and exhibitors Raleigh, N.C. (August 21, 2020) – In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Raleigh
Wake County COVID-19 Tourism Impact Report for August 7
Friday, August 07, 2020, 7am
June sees largest tax collections since shutdown began, however tax collections still down $11.2 million YTD Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 7, 2020) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit
2020 Second Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, August 06, 2020, 5pm
Hotels performing above state average, future bookings still holding strong Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2020) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) has released the Wake
Wake County COVID-19 Tourism Impact Report for July 7
Tuesday, July 07, 2020, 8am
Tax collections down $9.2 million YTD, hotel occupancy now hovering above 40% Raleigh, N.C. (July 7, 2020) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) and the Greater Raleigh
IBMA World of Bluegrass to be a Virtual Event in 2020
Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 3pm
Nominees for this year's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards will be announced via live broadcast on June 26 on SiriusXM Nashville, TN (June 16, 2020) — The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)
Raleigh Convention Center Expands Sanitization Protocol and Begins GBAC STAR Accreditation
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 8am
Rigorous procedures introduced in preparation for reopening Raleigh, N.C. (June 10, 2020) – The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) has strengthened its commitment to ensuring a safe environment through
Wake County COVID-19 Tourism Impact Report for June 8
Monday, June 08, 2020, 12pm
Hospitality industry tax collections in April at historic lows, hotel occupancy now hovering around 35% Raleigh, N.C. (June 8, 2020) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit
RDU Puts New Passenger Health and Safety Measures in Place
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 5pm
Airport announces changes to increase passenger confidence RDU Airport, N.C. (May 21, 2020) – The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority announced Thursday new measures aimed at protecting travelers amid