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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CORE: Niagara Falls area has $1.82 Billion in development in the works

From Buffalo Business First: Niagara Falls and surroundings are defined worldwide by just two words: Niagara Falls. But there’s more to the western region of Niagara County, from Artpark in Lewiston to the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls. Municipalities include Lewiston, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and Wilson. The article then goes on…

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Scare camera earns Niagara Falls haunted house worldwide recognition

From 680 News: Laughing at others scared out of their wits is translating into big business and worldwide recognition for a Niagara Falls haunted house. Millions have clicked on the photos posted by Nightmares Fear Factory and their infamous scare camera — soldiers gripping each other in panic, a husband pushing his terrified wife in…

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Road removal plan seeks to connect Niagara Falls to ‘greatest waterfront in the world’

From the Buffalo News: The plan calls for removing a 2-mile section of the Niagara Scenic Parkway in Niagara Falls. And it’s getting some good reviews. “We certainly see it as a positive opportunity for us,” said Gary K. Siddall, executive director of the Aquarium of Niagara. “There’s a lot of obstruction (now) with the…

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Setting up for the festival of lights

Over the last week or so I’ve noticed more lights and displays coming out, in preparation for the OPG Winter Festival of Lights.

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Niagara Falls’ OLG funding surpasses $100-million mark

From Niagara This Week: The City of Niagara Falls received close to $7 million in the second quarter from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. In total, $6.81 million was paid out to the City by the provincial gaming agency. The payments are part of a hosting agreement the City of Niagara Falls has with…

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