Category - Planner Tips

Discover Raleigh's New Unique Meeting Spaces in 2024

Tuesday, November 05, 2024, 10am

Raleigh, N.C., is known for its vibrant culture, rich history and thriving business community, making it an ideal destination for meetings and events. In 2024, Raleigh welcomed three unique meeting sites that cater to a variety of needs, blending modern amenities with distinct atmospheres....
Planning an event in Raleigh, N.C., comes easy when you’re working with destination experts at Visit Raleigh. Understanding the intricate needs of event planners, Visit Raleigh serves as a trusted ally, offering a myriad of free resources and expertise to make your vision a reality. "I...

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...
Hello! My name is Karen DeSollar and I am responsible for creative services at the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. I work often, through our Services Department, with meeting planners who are bringing their events to Raleigh, N.C. If you're a meeting planner and you're...
When planning a meeting or convention, a planner must focus on achieving the primary goals of the event. Professional education for the attendees, business sessions, exhibits and networking are all very important to the success of most planners and the events they plan. No one would argue that those

Using the Precon for Effective Event Planning

Thursday, December 08, 2016, 6am by Visit Raleigh

You've worked hard for months preparing for your event in Raleigh, N.C., and arrival time is just around the corner. As a planner, what would be your last planning step before you go into actual event production mode on-site? In the Raleigh area, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors...