Tourism Talk blog

Fall is upon us yet again, and GRCVB is ready to share what we've been up to throughout 2026 at our upcoming Tourism Talk Live, Nov. 5, at Trophy Five Points. For newer Bureau partners who are unaware, Tourism Talk Live is GRCVB's quarterly marketing update meeting where we share what...

After nearly 20 years as president and CEO of GRCVB, Dennis Edwards has has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2026. A 44-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Edwards became president and CEO of GRCVB in April 2007. Before taking the helm in Raleigh, he held leadership roles with

For partners who missed our 2026 Annual Meeting earlier this month, GRCVB Board of Directors chair Melissa Chunn (general manager, Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel) shared updates on the Bureau's progress toward increasing visitor and convention business during fiscal year 2025-2026. Some

In the lead-up to the 2026 GRCVB Annual Meeting this week, GRCVB is releasing our Official Media Kit for 2026‒2027, a collection of Bureau-approved avenues to promote your business or organization to potential visitors. While every hospitality partner in Wake County already receives free,...

Over the years and across our various Bureau departments, from the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance to our convention sales and destination services teams, we’ve brought on many CVB-employees-in-the-making to help with seasonal and special projects. This summer, we were fortunate to host Ava...

The Carolina Hurricanes, in conjunction with GRCVB and the National Hockey League, have announced economic impact statistics from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final home games in Raleigh, N.C. Twenty years since their last Stanley Cup Final win, the dynamic Carolina Hurricanes battled fearlessly against the

Wake County has become one of the South's most exciting food destinations, and the brand-new Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary and Wake County is here to prove it. Packed with inspiration on some of the best places to eat, drink, stay and play, this guide is the ultimate resource for...

Raleigh/Wake County is undergoing an exciting transformation, furthering the area's status as a vibrant destination for conventions, meetings and events. With expansions and developments on the horizon, these signature projects underscore Raleigh’s commitment to building a dynamic,...

Last week, 14 Raleigh and Wake County restaurants were recognized by The MICHELIN Guide to the American South. The MICHELIN Guide is widely considered the world's foremost guide to exceptional dining. Within our area, three restaurants received a Bib Gourmand designation and 11 restaurants were

GRCVB continues to grow alongside Raleigh and Wake County. In the past few weeks, we have welcomed three new team members to the GRCVB staff. Get to know Emma, Davis and Hannah (pictured from left to right above)! Emma Bridges joins the Marketing and Communications Department as social media