Report: Hotel Roanoke economic impact tops $600 million since reopening 20 years ago Evan Jones April 23, 2015 1 minute read RVCVB photo A new study puts the economic impact of the Hotel Roanoke and Conference center at $616 million since it opened 20 years ago. City officials say it’s a good example of what public money, wisely spent, can generate. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Apptech cuts ribbon on new home for water treatment productsNext: Signs of progress for Roanoke County business growth Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
