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Updated Jan. 29, 2019, 9am Raleigh Convention Center Turns 10 Years Old Since opening in Sept. 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) has been a remarkable resource for groups of 50, 500 or 5,000 attendees in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The modern, 500,000-square-foot, LEED Silver-certified

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...

The relationship between a Visit Raleigh 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 some of the planners we work with to

Visit Raleigh's Convention Services Department hosted a National Celebrate Services Event titled "We're All About Service—Supporting Food With a Conscience," participating in the Event Service Professionals Association's 2018 National Celebrate Services Week, July...

Train service begins at Raleigh Union Station Raleigh Union Station, the transit hub in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District, officially began passenger service on July 10. The $80-million project serves as the new Amtrak passenger station, serving more than 160,000 passengers per year...

The relationship between a Visit Raleigh 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 some of the planners we work with to

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

New Hotels Set to Come On Board Tourism is on the rise in the Raleigh, N.C., area—literally! More than 500 hotel rooms are currently under construction across the area, made up of everything from an eight-room boutique hotel to larger extended stay properties. In downtown Raleigh, Revisn...

Longer days and beautiful weather has us (plus visitors, convention groups and more) spending as much time as possible outside in Raleigh, N.C., this spring! Luckily, there's no shortage of great ways to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks—we have plenty of kayaking, canoeing and...

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 that go the extra mile on a day-to-day basis. We want to shine the spotlight on