Category - Press Releases
2019 First Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1pm
Tourism industry across Wake County starts the year off with strong first quarter growth. Raleigh, N.C. (May 16, 2019) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau ( Visit Raleigh ) has released
Raleigh Chef Ashley Christensen Named Best Chef in America
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 1pm
Raleigh, N.C. (May 14, 2019) – HUGE. FOOD. NEWS! Raleigh Chef Ashley Christensen —known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of
Global Rainbow Six Esports Community to Descend on Raleigh for the 2019 Six Major Raleigh Tournament
Monday, May 13, 2019, 12pm
The largest major esports competition held in Raleigh in more than five years will take place Aug. 12-18 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Raleigh, N.C. (May 13, 2019) – Ubisoft ® in partnership with
Eight of the Best Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh, N.C.
Monday, April 29, 2019, 11am
Raleigh, N.C. (April 29, 2019) – There's no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area's 180 miles of greenways—many of
Visit Raleigh Retains Dan Douglas to Oversee Priorities of Wake County Destination Strategic Plan
Monday, March 04, 2019, 8am
Long-Time Urban Planner to Direct Efforts Involving Events, Attractions and More Raleigh, N.C. (March 4, 2019) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) has retained the
Second Annual Wake County Hospitality Job Fair Looks to Fill More Than 1,000 Positions
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7am
Free event offers both full and part time jobs from entry-level to upper management Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2019) – The second annual Wake County Hospitality Job Fair will take place at the Raleigh
2018 Year-End Tourism Industry Report
Monday, February 11, 2019, 7am
Wake County hospitality industry has one of the best years on record. Outperforms state averages and brings in record breaking tax collection amounts. Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2019) – The Greater
The Ideal Spring Break Alternative: Raleigh, N.C.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11am
Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 2019) – An opportunity to trade chaos and crowds for outdoor adventure and other fun tastic, affordable things to see and do awaits spring breakers in North Carolina's capital city.
70 of the Biggest Events and Festivals in Raleigh, N.C., in 2019
Friday, January 04, 2019, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2019) – A year full of major festivals and celebrations lies ahead in Raleigh, N.C.! These events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they
2019 NC Travel Guide Leads to ‘Firsts That Last’
Monday, December 17, 2018, 4pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 17, 2018): From a come-to-life cover to a 57-item bucket list, the “ Official 2019 North Carolina Travel Guide” inspires travelers to seek first-time experiences that create