visitRaleigh meetings insider

The same reasons that make Raleigh, N.C., a prime destination for meetings are why planners and attendees should consider activities before and after events. The best event planners can provide a taste of the Raleigh area's trails, shopping and renowned dining options. But extending a business...

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

Do you have conference clients who are looking to enhance their time together by giving back? In response to an increasing number of planners asking about such "voluntourism" opportunities, the Destination Services team at Visit Raleigh partnered with Activate Good, a Raleigh, N.C.-based

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...

Looking for a fun and unique activity for your group to tackle during your next visit to Raleigh, N.C.? Below are attractions and experiences great for team building in the Raleigh area. Drive Shack Drive Shack—the interactive golf complex that caters to big groups looking for big...

In a destination full of world-class museums, outdoor recreation, award-winning culinary spots and more, one activity tends to stand out by being a bit louder than the others—live music! Raleigh, N.C., has the most live music of any destination in the state—the most dates, the most...

Anchored inside of a converted warehouse that now makes up one of Raleigh's hippest up-and-coming neighborhoods, Whitaker & Atlantic is a gorgeous, modern event space from local chef and entrepreneur Coleen Speaks. Just outside of downtown Raleigh, the flexible space, which includes a

This summer downtown Raleigh's convention center campus will welcome the new Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, a 175-room, all-suite hotel directly across the street from the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC). (The campus currently includes RCC, Raleigh Marriott City Center and Sheraton Raleigh...

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