VA Lodging and Tourism business takes big hit so far from COVID-19 Gene Marrano March 25, 2020 1 minute read The numbers are worrisome: 6-figure job losses in the Lodging and Tourism Industry – and the worst could still be ahead says a Virginia trade organization president – who spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Carilion has now treated six positive coronavirus casesNext: Roanoke delegate providing coronavirus updates Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0