Big bucks from DMF

    Here is part 2 of the article about the Destination Marketing Fund (or DMF). Part 1 is here… From the Niagara Falls Review: What Happens Here Stays Here. I Love New York. Virginia is for Lovers. Chances are, if you’ve been around for the past quarter century you’re familiar with the famous tag lines for…

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      A bit of local history: The Allanburg Bridge Crash

      This isn’t really Niagara Falls related, but many people who do come to the Falls also check out the canal, so I guess there is a bit of a tie-in. On August 11, 2001 (just over 7 years ago), a boat crashed into one of the bridges that crosses the canal (in Allanburg). I have…

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        Our world or Caroline’s…I’m not sure which?: Canada: First few days

        Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (and other surrounding areas… there are pictures): That night we went to Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls and visited a motorcycle museum for Tab. Caroline really liked the “little” bikes and the Pink one!

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          Clifton Hill Resorts Update – August 2008

          On Saturday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. They are promoting a special package at the Quality Inn. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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            Divinely inspired daredevil

            From the Niagara Falls Review: Gene Sullivan’s on Team Jesus. It says so on the back of his blue golf shirt. The white lettering on the back proclaims his faith loudly. So does the red cross on the front, emblazoned with a man on a motorcycle alongside the words “Jump for Jesus.” But it’s when…

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              Spiritual Water Ceremony, Niagara Falls

              Apparently on August 27, 2008 there is going to be some ceremony that connects “the Energies of North and South America”. I heard about this in a local paper when I was away at the cottage, and it mentioned that some water from Iguazu Falls was blessed and will be poured into the water at…

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                Tourism’s contentious marketing solution

                There is a fantastic article in today’s Niagara Falls Review about the Destination Marketing Fund (DMF). Apparently there will be another article tomorrow. Guests staying at Fallsview hotels like the Embassy Suites and Hilton, as well as motels like the Blue Moon and Candlelight Motor Inn a little further afield, see a three per cent…

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                  Transamerican Road Trip: Day 15: Niagara Falls

                  Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Drove to Niagara falls. Purchased ‘USA Discovery Pass’. Viewed IMAX movie regarding Niagara history. Went on ‘Maid of the Mist’ tour. Trolley to ‘Cave of the Winds’. Got soaking wet despite the ponchos. Got back on trolley, but…

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                    Last Chance for a Summer Vacation to Niagara Falls

                    Last Friday I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com: To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.

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                      Niagara’s Lost Amusement Parks

                      Someone has started a web site to document the old amusement parks that were in the Niagara Region. Niagaras Lost Amusement Parks is dedicated to preserving the memories of the various Amusement Parks which have dissappeared from the landscape of the Niagara Region of Ontario, and Niagara Falls, NY. This site covers over 100 years…

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