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 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025 1 min read Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025