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WHAT’S HOT
- OK, NC tourism! The state had a record $35.6 billion in visitor spending last year and saw 43 million visitors—the fifth highest in the country.
- High-flying news: RDU ranked No. 1 in passenger growth in 2023, up 22% over the previous year.
- Score for thrifty travelers: Raleigh ranks 13th cheapest U.S. city to visit, with a four-night stay for a family of four at ~$4,056.
- See ya in Deutschland! Lufthansa airlines went wheels up at RDU with nonstop service to Frankfurt, Germany.
- “I’ll spend my day off at the DMV.” Said no one ever. … Sixteen NC locations will be open on Saturdays until Aug. 24.
- Setting the record straight: The Kimpton Hotel is still coming to DTR in place of the iconic circular Holiday Inn—timeline and groundbreaking TBD.
- Sorry Grandpa, drinking is old news. Daily marijuana use now exceeds daily alcohol intake, thanks to changes in legality and social perception.
- It’s getting hot in here… NC’s summer temps are predicted to break records (again) this year.
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