Visitor spending in Salem reached $118M last year Alex Torres September 17, 2024 1 min read Salem has seen an upward trend in visitor spending, with over 100 million dollars spent in 2023. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia 16th happiest state, according to WalletHub studyNext: Exhibition celebrates 50 years of The Roanoker Magazine Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025