Category - Press Releases
New Year, New Happenings in Raleigh
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 4pm
ICYMI: Cliff notes on 2021 before we get to 2022… Lots of Raleigh firsts: Young Hearts Distilling — Downtown’s first distillery from the masterminds behind Trophy Brewing Co., featuring Master Distiller Mena Killough. Offering a line of local botanical-forward spirits and...
IBMA World of Bluegrass Attendance and Economic Impact Figures Released
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 7am
Biggest week in bluegrass returned with in-person event in Raleigh Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2021) – IBMA World of Bluegrass, which includes IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC, saw a combined
2021 Third Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 6am
Massive increase YTD in hotel occupancy tax collections and all hospitality KPIs now trending upward Raleigh, N.C. (November 17, 2021) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry
Icons and Institutions: The Oldest Restaurants in Raleigh, N.C.
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3pm
Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2021) – Legendary barbecue spots, old-school soda shops, a hot dog joint that's over 100 years old and more! The Raleigh, N.C., area is rooted in history (founded on Dec. 31,
GRCVB is Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 9am
Gulf Shores, Ala. (Oct. 12, 2021 ) — It is with honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth , the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Greater Raleigh
2021 Second Quarter Wake County Tourism Industry Report
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 8am
Hospitality KPIs and tourism tax collections continue rebounding from COVID-19 pandemic; impressive prepared food and beverage collections Raleigh, N.C. (August 10, 2021) – Visit Raleigh has released
2020 Wake County Visitation Figures Released
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 6am
Wake County welcomed nearly 13 million visitors who spent $1.7 billion and generated $186 million in state and local tax revenues Raleigh, N.C. (July 20, 2021) – A report released today by the Greater
IBMA World of Bluegrass Returns to Raleigh in 2021; Raleigh to Host 5-Day Music Event Through 2024
Tuesday, June 08, 2021, 7am
IBMA World of Bluegrass, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, will resume as a mostly in-person event, with a virtual component and adjustments to meet contemporary health and safety guidelines Organization’s contract
Visit Raleigh Announces Retirement of Destination Services Director Julie Brakenbury
Thursday, June 03, 2021, 12pm
Assistant Director Tammy Jeffries to be promoted into role Raleigh, N.C. (June 3, 2021) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) today announced the retirement of Julie
Raleigh Celebrates Pride Month
Tuesday, June 01, 2021, 12pm
All are welcome in Raleigh this June and all year long Raleigh, N.C. (June 1, 2021) – Although Raleigh typically holds its largest Pride celebration each year around the Out! Raleigh Pride Festival,