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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026