Daily Archive for July 30th, 2008

License Plate update - July 30, 2008

I added another province to the License Plate Hunt list (thanks Chris!) and 5 more states.

I’m back now…

We had a great few days away. My cell phone didn’t work… there was on Internet… it was wonderful! However, all good things must come to an end, so I’m back. It’ll take me a few days to get caught on some things, but I should be back to the 5-6 posts a day again…

A Long Time Ago In Eric Foreman’s Basement… - All in a days work

Someone with a LiveJournal blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls:

…we then proceded to the falls for some wandering. Wandering turned into fun on Clifton hill. We went to the hollywood wax place, Ripley’s and Glow in the dark mini putt. Had an amazing day and went back to my place…

Tourism’s ‘perfect storm’ shows no sign of relenting

This isn’t specifically about Niagara Falls, but the information is pertinent.

From the Niagara Falls Review:

A summer of record oil prices, a strong Canadian dollar and a slowing world economy are creating a “perfect storm” that’s putting a dent in Canada’s tourism market this summer, industry officials say.

Canada’s three major tourist destinations - Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver - all reported noticeable declines in visitors in July, and experts say it’s because of a myriad of factors.

Niagara Falls Hotel Launches Vibrant New Website to Greatly Improve Customer Expectations and Nurture Guest Loyalty

From a PRWeb press release:

Demonstrating a commitment to exceeding customer expectations, Comfort Inn Clifton Hill today announced the launch of a new website: www.NiagaraFallsComfort.com.

One of the most prominent features of the website is its secure online reservation system. This system features a “first of its kind” package module, allowing guests to build and book their own packages online.

A question of trust

From the Niagara Falls Review:

The rift between Niagara Parks Commission chairman Jim Williams and outspoken commissioner Bob Gale has escalated to the point there’s a lack of “trust” and they openly question each other’s integrity.

A Ministry of Tourism official reportedly suggested there’s a “personality conflict,” between Williams and Gale, but their own recent comments hint at something deeper.

It’s turning into an increasingly public controversy on the commission, where members traditionally conduct business privately, manage dissent internally and present a united front around the chairman.