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 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0