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Tourism

Business, event declines blamed on downtown Raleigh safety concerns

  • Aug 25

Durham tourism hits record $1.17 billion in 2025

  • Aug 21

Record tourism spending fuels growth across Wake County

  • Aug 20

Downtown Raleigh parking rates going up on Aug. 1

  • Aug 1

GalaxyCon draws thousands to downtown Raleigh: 'Fun to be around'

  • Jul 24

Super Bowl in Charlotte? Panthers' stadium upgrades could pave way

  • Jul 23

2 Americans stabbed outside the Acropolis in Greece

  • Jul 21

Offer to buy Wilmington Street Parking Deck withdrawn, Raleigh says

  • Jul 3

Latest Videos

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Raleigh Convention Center nears full recovery four months after fire

  • Apr 2
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Wake County tourism figures find strong food and beverage sales

  • Feb 19
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CIAA Championship draws big crowds, major economic impact to Durham

  • Nov 16, 2025
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Tourists spending surpasses $1 billion for Durham County

  • Sep 5, 2025
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Visitors spent record billions in NC in 2024

  • May 9, 2025
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Travelers spent record billions in NC in 2024

  • May 8, 2025
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Numbers show Asheville tourism may be bouncing back

  • May 2, 2025
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Rubber ducks take center stage at this unique store!

  • Apr 3, 2025

Latest Stories

Hurricanes' Stanley Cup run brings $13.4M to Raleigh: 'Lot of good energy'

Three sold-out home games, 6,700 booked hotel rooms, and an estimated 112,000 people attending watch parties helped drive a surge of fun and profits.

  • Jun 25

Canes' success spilling over to Raleigh business sector

"We've seen significant investment across numerous industry sectors and job growth here in this region."

  • Jun 9

'Steady momentum': New Wake County tourism report shows gains in tax collections, hotel bookings

"Wake County is maintaining steady momentum at the start of 2026."

  • May 29

Alcatraz ferry slams into San Francisco's Pier 31, shattering passenger windows

A ferry crashed with Pier 31, shattering windows and sending passengers into panic. Riders described people falling, confusion from crew, and a frightening impact.

  • May 26

As NC lawmakers discuss Helene relief, Western NC hoping for return of tourists

"Pedestrian traffic is really our life blood. They don't all have to be buyers, but they all bring energy with them."

  • May 14