{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Visit Raleigh: An Insider's Guide with Jessica Holt ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f33a119b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2162,"description":"Join us as we chat with Jessica Holt, the Director of Public Relations and International Tourism for Visit Raleigh, about what makes Raleigh a top destination. From its burgeoning food scene and festivals to its sports and Southern charm, discover the behind-the-scenes magic of promoting Raleigh to the world. Jessica shares insights on how Raleigh balances growth with preserving local flair; attracting visitors for leisure, business, and sports; and enhancing the local economy through tourism. Learn about Raleigh's upcoming events, its unique attractions, and discover hidden gems you might have missed. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this episode will give you plenty of reasons to fall in love with the City of Oaks.00:00 Welcome to Raleigh: A Southern Gem01:08 Meet Jessica Holt: Promoting Raleigh Worldwide01:39 The Mission of Visit Raleigh02:06 Balancing Growth and Local Charm02:56 Sports and Event Venues in Raleigh03:52 Relocating to Raleigh: A Visitor's Journey04:25 Raleigh's Unique Attractions and Free Offerings05:35 Target Audiences for Raleigh Tourism06:40 Music Festivals and Events in Raleigh09:18 Economic Impact of Events and Festivals11:23 Exploring Wake County's Surrounding Towns12:59 Raleigh's Food Scene: Michelin Guide Recognition17:04 Recent Developments in Raleigh19:40 Pitching Raleigh: A Diverse and Eclectic Destination20:28 Diverse Pitches for Different Travelers21:04 Exciting Events and Festivals in Raleigh22:23 Upcoming Developments in Raleigh25:23 Challenges in Increasing Tourism26:50 International Travel and Comparisons to Raleigh29:36 Lightning Round: Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems34:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}