People-First Tourism

02/09/2026

Today we’re excited to share a new Voices piece featuring Adé Carrena. At People-First Tourism, we have the privilege of working with remarkable people who give destinations their soul—and Adé is a beautiful example of the creativity, care, and generosity that make places truly special.
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https://open.substack.com/pub/duartebmorais/p/voices-ade-carrena?r=1xdy5q&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

12/08/2025

Tomorrow night (12/9) 🧹✨ Join us at Rebus Works for a cozy, after-hours Brooms & Brews experience at 6:00pm. Settle in with a warm drink and learn the beautiful, old-world art of crafting your own traditional turkey wing whisk broom by hand. Good company, mindful making, and a touch of magic await. Limited spots remain—link in bio to join us!

10/29/2025

Get in the holiday spirit with Christina Wrenn tomorrow!! Learn how to make your own festive wreath using flowers grown right on her farm. It doesn’t get more local (or lovely) than that. Link in bio!

10/28/2025

Witch, please—it’s broom-making night 🧹✨ Join Sarah Ann Austin TONIGHT at Rebus Works for Brooms and Brews! Craft your own broom, sip something good, and get in the Halloween spirit. Link to tickets in bio!!!

09/05/2025

✨ From the same spirit that brought you A Taste of RuCo — An Evening at the Farm at New Beginnings Historic Farm features Chef Tricia Mills Baehr (and Highland cows, of course!), bringing hyperlocal dining to a whole new table 🌿🥂 Link to tickets in bio!

09/03/2025

Culture At The Mic: an open stage for voices, stories, and creativity rooted in our community. Join us as we celebrate expression, connection, and the cultures that make us who we are. Link to tickets in bio!

08/07/2025

Every course a memory. Every flavor a migration. Chopped Champion Chef Adé Carrena leads the way on August 28 🍽️✨
Link to tickets in bio.

08/06/2025

We're very excited to be planning an upcoming "sensory dining experience" with Chopped winner Chef Ade Carrena (of ILéWA West African Foods). This week we joined Chef Ade in a meeting with Artspace to polish our plan for this immersive culinary and cultural experience.
[link to event details and tickets sales in the comments]
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06/16/2025

Make sure to scroll to see What’s Happening at P1T this week! Only a few tickets remain for each event, grab your ticket now at the link below! 💐🧶🍪🎨

https://peoplefirsttourism.com/home/raleigh/

06/13/2025

06/12/2025

We are thrilled to have been featured on PBS! Check us out tonight at 9pm to learn more about local tourism in Wake County!

Explore new NC destinations, including a music venue in Gastonia and a brewery in Washington.

06/10/2025

Celebrate Father’s Day early with a special whisky cocktail-making class at Blue Ridge Distilling Co. on June 14th, from 5-6pm. Craft two unique cocktails featuring Defiant Whisky and learn the art of mixology with expert guidance. Enjoy a memorable evening with dad, and take home a Blue Ridge Distilling rocks glass as a keepsake. Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur or just looking for a fun experience, this class is the perfect way to celebrate. Reserve your spot now at the link below and give the gift of whisky this Father’s Day!

https://peoplefirsttourism.com/experience/the-distillers-twist-elevating-whisky-cocktails-a-fathers-day-edition-06-14-2025/