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Recently, the highly anticipated Omni Raleigh Hotel officially broke ground in downtown Raleigh, marking a significant milestone in Raleigh, N.C.'s continued rise as a

Spring is taking off at RDU International Airport (RDU), with exciting new international service, expanded nonstop routes, fresh dining and shopping options and continued progress on major terminal improvements. Here’s what travelers can look forward to this season: New Aer Lingus flight from

Last month, Visit Raleigh’s Kathryn Short, CMP, traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to represent the destination at Rendezvous South. The appointment-based tradeshow is designed to connect meeting planners with destinations and suppliers across the Southeast. Known for its relationship-driven

After a record-breaking year, RDU International Airport (RDU) is flying higher than ever. In 2025, RDU served a projected 15.5 million passengers of travelers, added new airlines and expanded its roster of nonstop destinations—giving visitors more choices and convenience than ever before. RDU

As Raleigh, N.C., continues to grow as a premier meetings destination, new venues are opening to meet the demand for fresh, flexible event spaces. In 2025, three

Visit Raleigh closed out 2025 by making a notable impression at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase, the Midwest’s premier event for association professionals. With Chicago home to the second‑largest concentration of association headquarters outside of the D.C. area, the show...

The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) in Raleigh, N.C., sustained a roof fire on the evening of Dec. 1, 2025. Meeting spaces remain largely unaffected, and the venue is making steady progress toward reopening. There were no events going on in the building at the time of the fire, and all staff members

Prime Barbecue wins Six In The City's Planners Choice Award for Best Barbecue for the third year in a row. Visit Raleigh’s Stephen Jackson, CMP, associate director of

Last week, the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex unveiled architectural renderings of the new Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) expansion. This transformative 298,100-sq.-ft. facility adds significant event capacity in downtown Raleigh, bringing the center’s total square footage to