How long before travel and tourism are all the way back? Gene Marrano March 18, 2021 1 minute read Businesses in the Travel and Tourism industry that were able to quickly “pivot” during the height of the pandemic stand a better chance – but a full economic recovery could be more than a year away. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Body of missing man found near Blue Ridge ParkwayNext: VDH releases the latest coronavirus data from the Roanoke Valley Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0