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: Rink at the Brink will offer a free skate event Tuesday in support of Niagara food banks. Residents of Niagara can enjoy a complimentary skate rental and parking on Tuesday with proof of residency and a food or cash donation to Project SHARE, Community Care or the Hope Centre.
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Falls land where a $1-billion development is proposed to be built could be used as a provincial pilot project for biodiversity offsetting. The 486 acres of property near Thundering Waters Golf Club includes 13 acres of provincially-significant wetlands that must be addressed before the massive development can proceed….
From blogTO: Canada’s largest lights festival is celebrating its 35th anniversary in Niagara Falls this year – and organizers say it’ll be their “brightest season yet.” More than a million people from around the world come each year to see more than two million lights displayed throughout Niagara Falls during the city’s annual Winter Festival…
Canada and New York State face off through the mists of Niagara Falls. Each side thinks it’s the better pick for views, fun things to do, casinos, parks, hotels and food. Here’s a report card to help you decide who’s right. The Washington Post has a great article on Niagara Falls. There is an introduction…
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
From Niagara This Week: Calling the tourism industry “our General Motors,” Mayor Jim Diodati said the city needs to exploit opportunities to stage “blockbuster events” to further increase the number of visitors coming to Niagara Falls. “People poke fun at it, but (tourism) is our General Motors,” Diodati told and audience of 200 at the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Civic and Convention Centre has unveiled both its new president, Kerry Painter, and its new brand featuring a slick, colourful logo and a tag line meant to differentiate itself from the multitude of convention centres that dot the North American landscape. Dragan Matovic and his group of convention…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The biggest non-casino project that Niagara Falls, NY has seen in 40 years is about to take a big step forward. Mayor Paul Dyster told city leaders Tuesday night the contract for the Hamister Hotel Project could be a done deal by this Friday. Mark Hamister wants to start…
Last week I received the latest newsletter from Niagara Falls Tourism.