Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge prepares for post-coronavirus tourism Rachel Meell April 14, 2020 1 minute read The tourism industry in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has taken a major blow because of the coronavirus, but efforts are still being made to prepare the region for when people can travel again. WFIR intern reporter Rachel Meell has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County promotes services to help businesses impacted by pandemicNext: Female inmate dies from COVID-19 Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026
The tourism industry in Virginia’s Blue Ridge has taken a major blow because of the coronavirus, but efforts are still being made to prepare the region for when people can travel again. WFIR intern reporter Rachel Meell has more:
