People-First Tourism

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/

06/09/2025

Great idea for Father’s Day! Grab you and Dad a ticket at the link below!

https://peoplefirsttourism.com/experience/beer-and-cider-stroll-discovering-whitaker-mills-watering-holes-06-28-2025/

06/04/2025

Purchase tickets at the link below!

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

Connecting explores with guides, People-First Tourism offers hands-on experiences in the Raleigh for a chance to go "backstage" at local establishments.

06/02/2025

We are proud to announce that Sisterhood at the Skyline has won Gold in General – Arts & Culture at the 46th Annual Telly Awards.

This recognition is a tribute to the incredible creativity and dedication of the women artists featured in the film — Malika Barnett, Dominique Witherspoon, and Lauren Blackwell — and to the thoughtful production work of Brad Herring of Swift Creek Video.

We’re deeply grateful to visitRaleigh for their partnership and support in helping bring this story to life. With over 13,000 entries from around the globe, it is an honor to be recognized alongside outstanding creators such as Pixar, NASA, ESPN, and National Geographic.

Thank you to the Telly Awards for celebrating stories that elevate local voices and creative expression.

Watch the film now, Sisterhood of the Skyline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVMKFVPOOOo

In Raleigh, puts artists first.For Lauren, Dominique and Mali, being part of a community of female creatives has amplified their collecti...

05/30/2025

What a great workshop!

05/06/2025

We have Mother’s Day Events for every kind of Mom at People-First Tourism! Click the link below to purchase tickets!

https://peoplefirsttourism.com

03/31/2025

Ready to enjoy the warmer spring weather? Join us for Happy Hour this Thursday, April 3rd, from 5:30-7:15pm! Happy Hour features two of Raleigh’s favorite places and ! It’s a great way to unwind before the weekend, grab a ticket at the link below. Cheers!🍻

https://peoplefirsttourism.com/experience/beer-and-cider-stroll-weeknight-happy-hour-discovering-whitaker-mills-watering-holes-04-03-2025/