Tourism revenues up again in the region Gene Marrano September 5, 2018 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Roanoke City residents celebrate new mayor Denise Membreno March 14, 2025 1 min read Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub Gene Marrano March 13, 2025 1 min read Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Denise Membreno March 13, 2025