In a comment on my previous post, Scott said the following: I think that Intercontinental Hotels Group has finally abandonded their plans for a Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls Canada, as it was recently announced that the Days Inn in Niagara Falls USA will be converted into a luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel. I belive…
As we have mentioned previously, the small strip of land behind the House of Frankenstein on Oneida Lane had applied for a zoning amendment, but it was deferred. At the time we were told that they were just trying to make official what they had already been operating. Well, I haven’t heard that their application…
I assume many of the local operators are happy with business this week. There seems to be people everywhere… #
From the Buffalo News: The nation may have just finished celebrating its Independence Day, but there are a good number of people whose idea of fun in the sun includes a trip to a winter wonderland that has snow-covered hills and a skating pond. Those folks can now indulge themselves to their heart’s content in…
From the Buffalo News: After years of neglect, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations has the full attention of New York State. That means $25 million in much-needed improvements to Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest in the nation. It also signals, officials said, a return to the principles of Frederick Law Olmsted…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Twenty years after carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Niagara Falls, T.C. Mangoff can still remember how it felt. “It’s quite heavy actually,†he said. “You actually hold it pretty high.†When he was 20 years old, Mangoff was one of 27 local runners who carried the torch…
If you visit this web site regularly, you know that the commentors have opinions, some of the very strong! On a recent post, regular commentor Fallsview wrote, “I could personally write a 3 page letter with my own thoughts about what I think it will take to turn it around.” Well, here’s his chance. He…
From a PR Web press release: Niagara Scenic Tours, a leading New York motor coach company, recently announced that the day tour company it owns has published its winter tour schedule. Know How Tours, a division of Niagara Scenic Tours, offers the largest selection of one day motorcoach tours in Buffalo, N.Y. and the surrounding…
From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Parks Commission unveiled its 2013-2017 Accessibility Plan at a public meeting last week. The plan identifies and addresses barriers to information, communication, employment and transportation for people with disabilities. The first phase of the legislated requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) comes into effect in…
From Travelers Today: Tourists who would like to enjoy the natural wonders of the Niagara Falls, may now also indulge in contemporary and upscale lodging, thanks to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The $30 million hotel is one of Hilton’s 13 market-leading brands. The hotel, which had been under construction for more than a year and…