Clifton Hill Resort Update – August 2009

On Monday I received the latest newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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City gets extension on people mover application

From Niagara This Week: The federal government has issued the city an extension to apply for a $25-million grant for its version of a people mover system. The deadline to submit an application was June but Mayor Ted Salci recently reported he secured a one-year extension to allow for more time to prepare a business…

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Twitter updates for 2009-08-12

http://twitpic.com/dmx5r – I love these billboards for Hard Rock Cafe (pic 2) # http://twitpic.com/dmx3h – I love these billboards for Hard Rock Cafe (pic 1) # Yesterday the sign out front of @BaymontNiagara was gone. Today they are putting up a nice big new sign. #

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Niagara Mobility kiosk replaced by Greg Frewin Theatre kiosk

A couple of months ago I posted about the Niagara Mobility kiosk out front of the Imperial Hotel & Suites. Well, recently it became a kiosk promoting the Greg Frewin Theatre.

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This Randomness: Staycation

Someone with a Blogger blog has posted about staycations: Niagara Falls – the most common staycation destination but still one of the the best places to see. The falls is not the only attraction, there is Clifton Hill, the Butterfly Conservatory /Botanical Gardens, Maid of the Mist, and a lot more. My choice is still…

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HARD ROCK CAFE NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA NAMED “TOP OF THE ROCK”

From a press release seen at Canada.Travel: It is with great pleasure that Hard Rock International announces Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, Canada as the latest franchise cafe recipient of “Top of the Rock,” an award presented to six franchise and six company-owned cafes each year based on financial performance, unique sales accomplishments and community…

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Convention centre construction on target, city officials say

From the Niagara Falls Review: A building permit for the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre is expected to be issued in the next few weeks, as work continues toward the centre’s 2011 completion target. “It’s tracking on schedule. It’s tracking quite well. Everything is moving along quite nicely,” said Serge Felicetti, the city’s business development…

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Twitter updates for 2009-08-11

I had a bit of a long weekend away from the Falls, but I'm back, so posting and tweeting will resume… # RT @Hilton_Niagara: Apparently, actor Eric Bana visited Niagara Falls while filming "A Time Traveler's Wife" http://bit.ly/18CAwP #

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TV’s ‘Office’ lovers will be ‘married’ in Niagara Falls

I know this was quite the buzz yesterday, but in case you haven’t heard it, here it is… From the Buffalo News: Lovebirds Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) will be heading to Niagara Falls shortly for their wedding this fall on NBC’s “The Office.” Greg Daniels, the executive producer of the…

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Twitter updates for 2009-08-07

Fun Friday quote: "No trip to Niagara Falls is complete without a visit to Guiness World of Records Museum" # I recently got some tickets to Niagara Parks and Niagara Clifton Group attractions. I'll write about my visits in the coming weeks. # Fun Friday quote: "Remember, after entering The House of Frankensteing, there is…

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