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 Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0