Category - M&C Industry News
Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day
Friday, April 12, 2024, 9am
Visit Raleigh joined the U.S. Travel Association in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), Thurs., April 11. GMID is an international advocacy day recognizing the value of meetings of all kinds. From trade shows to business meetings to conferences and conventions, these meetings can boost
Visit Raleigh CEO Dennis Edwards receives ESPA's Executive Excellence Award
Wednesday, February 02, 2022, 3pm by Visit Raleigh
Visit Raleigh president and CEO Dennis Edwards recently received the Executive Excellence Award at the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) annual conference in Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 21-23. He was given the prestigious award for his commitment and dedication to the industry, as well as
Destination News: Fall 2019
Friday, November 01, 2019, 11am by Visit Raleigh
RDU ranked a top-five large airport in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study RDU International Airport's record-setting growth continues to attract accolades, earning it the rank of fifth in customer satisfaction among large airports across the country. This is a huge step for RDU, which was ranked...
Five Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017 (Infographic)
Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6am by Destinations International
Throughout the year we interview meeting planners, CVB professionals and industry experts and ask them what they see as trending in the future of the meetings industry. What we've been hearing is that 2017 should be an interesting year as meeting planners will see a slight change in the current
The Future of Meetings
Wednesday, November 09, 2016, 6am by Destinations International
Earlier this year, the IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) announced a new initiative, IACC Meeting Room of the Future. "The IACC Meeting Room of The Future TM initiative will survey the industry, including planners, meeting hosts, delegates, operators and suppliers, with the...