Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) – Meetings Today has announced the winners of its 2026 Best of Meetings Today Awards, an annual recognition given to the top meeting facilities and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in North America, as well as the top global DMOs, selected via voting by Meetings Today’s audience and a review by its content team. The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) was recognized in the Best South CVBs/DMOs category.

In an April article, Meetings Today celebrated Raleigh’s hosting appeal, stating the capital city “is a compelling Southern meetings destination with a fast-growing slate of new hotels and venues, MICHELIN-recognized restaurants, a state-of-the-art convention center and access to the booming business and brainpower of the Research Triangle.”

“In these times of escalating costs that may be a challenge both for meeting and event organizers as well as attendees, our 2026 Best of Meetings Today Awards will help event producers select destinations and venues that have demonstrated their value in the marketplace,” said Tyler Davidson, vice president and chief content director of Meetings Today. “By using this list as a reference, meeting and event planners can be assured their programed will be in tested, professional hands.”

The following criteria were applied to the nomination of meeting facilities, where applicable: quality of meeting space, guest rooms, guest services and amenities, food and beverage service, efficiency and helpfulness of staff, availability and quality of tech, recreational facilities and activities, cleanliness and overall value and experience. The criteria for nominating destinations was the overall service they provided to planners for their meetings and events.

To discover the 2026 Best of Meetings Today Awards winners, visit https://www.meetingstoday.com/best-of-awards

About the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh):
As the official destination marketing organization for Wake County, Visit Raleigh is responsible for promoting Wake County as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, the organization strengthens the industry and community's economic position and provides opportunities for people throughout Wake County. Raleigh, N.C./Wake County welcomes 19.1 million visitors annually, whose spending tops $3.43 billion. The visitor economy supports more than 26,000 local jobs in Wake County and generates $342 million in state and local tax revenues, saving each Wake County household $743 in taxes annually. visitRaleigh.com

About Meetings Today:
Meetings Today is a business-to-business brand of Trade Press Media Group (TPMG), a leading marketing and research company providing a complete range of services, including websites, mobile, PPC, SEO/SEM, content marketing, email, magazines, video, research, traditional media, live events and audience data and marketing.

About trade Press Media Group, Inc. (TPMG):
Proudly celebrating over 100 years, Trade Press Media Group (TPMG) is a market-leading, growth-oriented and idea-driven B2B media company based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, that satisfies the business and information needs of our customers, provides job fulfillment for our employees and shares our resources and talents with our community. Owned by FORUM MEDIA GROUP, an international media company headquartered in Merching, Germany and a holding company of leading professional publishing houses, TPMG is known for award-winning editorial excellence, top-notch events and valuable business-building opportunities. We proudly publish six business-to-business magazines, put on market-leading trade shows, manage a number of industry websites, produce educational webcasts, offer informational email newsletters and develop a myriad of other media products. Our brands are considered "best-in-class" by our subscribers, event attendees, advertisers and exhibitor customers. To learn more, visit www.tradepress.com

Media Contacts:
Visit Raleigh
Hannah Hankins
Public Relations and International Tourism Manager
919.819.8292
hhankins@visitraleigh.com

Meetings Today  
Bella Novitch
Marketing Communications Specialist
bella.novitch@meetingstoday.com

 

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