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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026