Report: Hotel Roanoke economic impact tops $600 million since reopening 20 years ago Evan Jones April 23, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Apptech cuts ribbon on new home for water treatment productsNext: Signs of progress for Roanoke County business growth Related Stories 1 min read Noke Van Co. literally rises from the ashes; cuts ribbon at new Riverdale home Gene Marrano July 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park among the sites hosting the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships Denise Membreno July 15, 2025 1 min read Mountain biking championships coming to Elmwood Park Gene Marrano July 15, 2025