Shimmer Wall The new Raleigh Convention Center is getting a dazzling outdoor art installation thanks to Cree, Inc. Read more Awards & Accolades The Umstead Hotel & Spa's signature restaurant, Herons, as well as The Spa at The Umstead have recently been named to Conde Nast Traveler's annual Hot List. Read more Hotel Updates The Embassy Suites Crabtree Valley is undergoing a $7 million renovation to upgrade all 225 guest rooms and public spaces. Read more Palmer Course Announced The Downtown Raleigh landscape adds to its $2 billion renaissance with N.C. State University's announcement to build... Read more Raleigh Welcomes CBS The Greater Raleigh CVB and its industry partners were out in full force as the CBS Early Show broadcast live from downtown Raleigh on July 13. Read more New London Flight American Airlines will begin direct service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) on March 29, 2008. Read more