How long before travel and tourism are all the way back? Gene Marrano March 18, 2021 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Body of missing man found near Blue Ridge ParkwayNext: VDH releases the latest coronavirus data from the Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025