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 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0