City’s investment in tourism marketing paying off

From the Niagara Falls Review: City council’s investment in marketing efforts “continues to drive results” for tourism businesses in Niagara Falls, says Jon Jackson, executive director for Niagara Falls Tourism. Jackson addressed councillors this week about the summer marketing campaign the agency recently concluded. In January, council approved $300,000 in matching funds towards the campaign….

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    Bungalow of Inquisitive Minds: Day at the Falls

    Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (with some pictures): We took the kids to see The Falls while we were away. Avery and I had been a couple of weeks before on her school trip. She had never been until this year. It was busy with tourists even…

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    Did you see the Half-a-saurus (at Dinosaur Park Adventure Golf)?

    Although the crummy, work still goes on at the future home of Dinosaur Park Adventure Golf behind the Niagara SkyWheel on Clifton Hill. So far, they only have one dinosaur out. Actually, they only have half a dinosaur out. You can also see a few other “props” around, including a tree stump, some rib bones,…

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    Twitter updates for 2010-02-08

    http://twitpic.com/123lot – Looks like work has started on the new Margaritaville (old Wolfgang Puck's) by the Skylon Tower. This sign is on # http://twitpic.com/123l5n – The Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum front entrance is undergoing some renovations. # http://twitpic.com/123l1t – The Ripley's wax hand area has a small display of souvenirs. I don't know…

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    Best of Access Niagara – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum

    This is a continuation of my “Best of Access Niagara” series. This series looks back on popular posts, highly commented posts, my favourite places, etc. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum (now call an Odditorium) has been in Niagara Falls for many, many years. When I first went, I really enjoyed it, but then it…

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    Niagara Falls travelblog: Viewing the Falls from different spots

    From NewsOK.com: My radio colleague, Jim Traber, made a great point with me the other day on The Sports Animal. Traber said Niagara Falls is a lot like the Grand Canyon. He is awed by Niagara Falls. He thinks it’s glorious. But when he gets there, he sees it, he’s impressed and he’s ready to…

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    Some Wallenda posts today

    I know I’m behind, but I still wanted to post some articles about Nik Wallenda and his attempts to get approval to walk on a wire over Niagara Falls. The rest of the posts today and at least one tomorrow will be on his recent trip to Niagara Falls Ontario to present to the Niagara…

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