Maid of the Mist under siege

From the Tonawanda News: An Atlanta businessman with eyes on the boat tour operation in Niagara Falls has filed a lawsuit in Albany in an effort to force state officials to allow his company to compete against the Maid of the Mist Corp. William Windsor, whose son owns a tour-ticket company known as Alcatraz Media,…

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    Fade of the mist: U.S. border initiative

    From Canadian Business: On a bright, warm April day in Niagara Falls, Ont.–one of the first truly fine days this spring–Bob Masterson, president of Ripley Entertainment Inc., confidently told guests at the grand opening of his company’s Great Wolf Lodge that completion of the resort was just the beginning. For decades, the Ripley’s Believe It…

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      Another NiagaraFrontier.net update

      NiagaraFrontier.net has sent out a couple more notices: The newly redeveloped site is now open with easier navigation and a more uniformed site it is sure to better your experience with the site and draw in new visitors! Please visit http://niagarafrontier.net! and We have made a Photo Gallery and it is now open on our…

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      Wintergarden could see new life elsewhere

      From the Buffalo News: Window by window, the asymmetrical Wintergarden on Rainbow Boulevard is coming down. But there is still potential for new life for the atrium’s steel frame — potential, at least, in another location. George Churakos, president of contractor Mark Cerrone Inc., said the company has been contacted by “interested developers” who want…

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      Attractions Showcase 2012

      A friend forwarded this to me. Apparently there is going to be some sort of a trade show on June 5 at the Greg Frewin Theatre for people in the hospitality industry so they are familiar with the other attractions in the area.

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        Canada’s wonders should have Niagara Falls on top

        From Peter Conradi – Niagara Uncorked blog: So, the first hurdle has been crossed. Niagara Falls is on the list of 50 places/things/buildings/food/whatevers nominated for the Seven Wonders of Canada, the contest being staged by two CBC shows, The National and Sounds Like Canada. As if there really could have been any doubt. Niagara Falls…

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          Dragon Mountain update

          I’ve contacted Marineland trying to get some information about this, but I haven’t heard from anyone yet (I’m not impressed!). They have finished putting up the mess covering that I showed in the previous posting:

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