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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

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

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....

Just a few miles outside of downtown Raleigh, N.C., The Ritz has a long and storied history. Opened in the 1970s as a disco, the music venue has evolved over the years, with long stints as a popular rock music venue and Latin nightlife hotspot. More recently, a change in ownership and a $1 million

Visit Raleigh's sixth annual Meeting Professionals Summit took place on Fri., July 12, at The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport. The event was a tremendous success, offering a full day of insightful sessions, networking and collaborative activities for meeting professionals from the surrounding...

When deciding where your group should meet in Raleigh, N.C., the Airport Meeting District is an exceptional choice. The area is filled with top-notch accommodations, plenty of memorable dining options and unique group activities, all within easy reach of RDU International Airport. Here are 10

Are you looking for a truly unique meeting space in Raleigh, N.C.? If you want something different from the conventional boardroom setup and are seeking an outside-of-the-box atmosphere that fosters collaboration and adds even more excitement, then consider these four meeting space hidden gems!

Embark on an immersive virtual tour through Raleigh West, a meeting district in Raleigh, N.C., full of cultural richness! Including North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Raleigh West District is a hub of intellectual vibrancy and artistic allure. Our Threshold 360

Visit Raleigh’s fifth annual Meeting Professionals Summit took place at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, N.C., on July 14, 2023. The day was full of interactive sessions, important insights and networking. Local speakers, Larry Long Jr., Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, and Sharon Delaney...

The relationship between a Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) team member and a meeting planner is one based on strong partnership, and we are incredibly lucky to work with planners and local connectors who go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on