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 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