The Raleigh Convention Center:
The new 500,000 square-foot Raleigh Convention Center is set to open mid September 2008 and is already 65% complete. Numerous conventions have already been booked for the first 3 months of opening.
Hotel Updates:
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Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel will have 400 rooms and be adjacent to the new convention center – Opening October 2008
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Renaissance Hotel at North Hills will have 229 luxury rooms that will anchor North Hills – new mixed use district of 3 city blocks – Opening September 2008
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Westin at Crabtree Valley will have 290 luxury rooms featuring plasma screen tvs and a spa. This 43 floor building will also feature office space and 49 luxury condominiums
Foodie Highlight:
A colony of nationally acclaimed chefs call Durham home, as do 20+ restaurants reviewed by Food Network, Gourmet Magazine, & Bon Appetite to name a few.