visitRaleigh meetings insider

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

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...

Whether you are a new or an experienced planner, it's easy to be confused when you hear someone refer to DMOs and DMCs in the same sentence! Both are acronyms in the meetings industry, and it is important to be sure you understand the difference to make sure you maximize your resources when...

The phone rings in our Services Department offices throughout the week, and we often hear this on the other end of the line: "Hello! I'm planning a conference and I need transportation!" We're always happy to help connect you to a local transportation provider (and really any...