Category - Press Releases
Why Raleigh Is One of the Most Affordable Cities To Visit
Monday, August 07, 2023, 12pm
Experience an Incredible Cultural Hotspot With Free World-Class Museums, Soft Adventure and More Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 7, 2023) – Free (or nearly free) experiences and attractions can anchor any trip to Raleigh, N.C. Explore what the Raleigh area has to offer without breaking the bank!...
EsportsTravel Summit Announces Raleigh as Future Host
Monday, July 17, 2023, 8am
2024 EsportsTravel Summit Heads to Raleigh Raleigh, N.C. (July 17, 2023) – Northstar Meetings Group has announced Raleigh as the upcoming host for the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit— the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers. Hosted by Visit Raleigh, the Greater...
McChristian Promoted to Vice President
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 2pm
Visit Raleigh promotes Paula McChristian, CGFM, to VP of Finance and Administration Raleigh, N.C. (June 28, 2023) – Visit Raleigh has promoted Paula McChristian, CGFM, to Vice President of Finance and Administration. In Paula’s 10 years as a Director of Finance and Human Resources she...
Riot Games and Visit Raleigh Release Economic Impact for the 2023 LCS Spring Finals
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 3pm
Esports continues to deliver business and entertainment opportunities in Raleigh as weekend event generated over $2.7 million in direct economic impact for the city Raleigh, N.C. (June 27, 2023) – Riot Games, in partnership with Visit Raleigh, today announced the economic impact statistics...
KONAMI Selects Raleigh to Host 2023 North America Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Qualifier
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 8am
Winners earn an invite to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship to be held this August in Tokyo, Japan Raleigh, N.C. (June 14, 2023) – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) and the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee (GRELOC) are proud to...
Greater Raleigh Hosts World-Class Sporting Events in June
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 30, 2023) – On the tails of a lacrosse-filled Memorial Day weekend across Raleigh and Cary, Wake County is gearing up to host an impressive couple of weeks in professional, college and high school sports. In total, these upcoming events will draw an estimated 39,210...
Visit Raleigh Selected for MPI Chicago Area Chapter Hall of Fame Organization Award
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 8am
Raleigh is the first city tourism board to win this award in more than 20 years Raleigh, N.C. (May 18, 2023) – Visit Raleigh has been named to the Meeting Professionals International - Chicago Area Chapter’s (MPI-CAC’s) Hall of Fame. Dennis Edwards, President and CEO of Visit...
Wake County 2023 First Quarter Tourism Industry Report
Monday, May 15, 2023, 8am
Tourism and hospitality KPIs for Wake County start strong in 2023 Raleigh, N.C. (May 15, 2023) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the first quarter of 2023. Key performance indicators (KPIs), hospitality tax collections and prepared food and beverage tax...
Raleigh Redefines Inclusion
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11am
Meet the Raleigh businesses laying the foundation for an equitable and resilient community. Raleigh, N.C. (March 22, 2023) – There is good in this world, and it is worth celebrating! The Raleigh community is stronger because of the heart and dedication from these and other caring businesses...
'Canes Announce NHL Stadium Series Economic Impact
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 3pm
Stadium Series weekend generated over $20 million in total economic impact Raleigh, N.C. (March 15, 2023) –The Carolina Hurricanes, in conjunction with Visit Raleigh and the National Hockey League, today announced the economic impact statistics from the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL...