Head Injury Association of For Erie fundraiser

    This isn’t directly related to Niagara Falls, but it’s for a good cause, and is being held in Niagara Falls. I got the following email yesterday: I saw your Access Niagara site today, and was wondering if it would be possible for you to mention an upcoming charity event that’s happening in Niagara Falls on…

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      Niagarafallsview.com Valentine’s Day and Spring Break Packages

      This morning I received the latest newsletter from the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. They are promoting Valentine’s Day and Spring Break packages. You can sign up for their newsletter on their web site.

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        Tourism industry targets New York visitors

        From Niagara This Week: f it seems like there are more Yankee and Mets hats among the lot of headgear protecting wearers from the recent frigid sub-zero conditions in the city, it’s all thanks to a push local tourism officials made last year to get more New Yorkers to visit Niagara Falls. Anna Pierce, executive…

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          2006 Golden Ticket Award Winners

          Amusement Today is one of the major trade newspapers for the amusement industry. I came across their website recently, and noticed that they had yearly awards. I skimmed the page and saw that Marineland was 4th place in the Best Marine Life Park category: SeaWorld Orlando Orlando, Fla. 65% SeaWorld San Antonio San Antonio, Texas…

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            Embassy Suites Niagara Falls in Hospitality Technology magazine

            On page 6 of the November/December issue of Hospitality Technology magazine had a blurb about the Embassy Suites. The news item didn’t have anything to do with Niagara Falls, but the picture they chose to represent Embassy Suites was of Embassy Suites Hotel – Niagara Falls Fallsview. Nothing earth shattering, but I thought I’d pass…

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              Festival honours its brightest lights – its volunteers

              From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights would never take place if it wasn’t for the dedicated work of volunteers, says general manager Dino Fazio. “When the call goes out for help, people here in Niagara Falls are quick to put their hands up to volunteer and see where they can help.”…

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                Falls Avenue Newsletter Issue #6

                Last Saturday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. They are highlighting several of their package plans promoting Valentines Day and March Break: To subscribe, visit their “Spin to Win” page and fill out the form. Be sure to check that you’d “like to receive news on Niagara Falls discounts and seasonal…

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                  Denny’s beside Hilton is gone

                  Back in November I posted about the public meeting that was being held about some changes to the Hilton. The changes were approved and the work has begun. This isn’t a great picture, but if you recall, there used to be a Denny’s beside the Hilton at the corner (see here for a picture). The…

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                    After 71 years, Main Street landmark to close

                    From the Niagara Falls Review: “See ya tomorrow for my morning breakfast,” yelled one patron as she walked out of Connie’s Regal Coffee Shop Wednesday morning. Paddy Hall and Linda Clendennin have heard those seven words for more than 20 years working at the Main Street restaurant. Those light-hearted demands will be a thing of…

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                      Unique pizza toppings generate bugged-out reactions

                      From Niagara This Week: I had no intention of chowing down on creepy crawlies being offered Saturday afternoon at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. But after witnessing several children chomping on the critters I got up the nerve to take a bite. A small slice of pizza wouldn’t ordinarily scare me off, however one topped…

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