Tourism revenues up again in the region Gene Marrano September 5, 2018 1 minute read The region known as Virginia’s Blue Ridge is on an 8-year winning streak. The tourism revenue numbers are up again as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: U.S. Senate candidate proposes new holiday, “Tax Freedom Day”Next: Roanoke College students, faculty members will speak about trip to Korea Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026