Explaining the U.S.-Canada hotel biz gap

From Buffalo Business First: The distance between Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, Ont., can be measured in the 1,450-foot span of the Rainbow Bridge. The distance between Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara-on-the-Lake is about 10 miles. In the hotel industry, however, the differences are a world apart. Unfortunately you need a subscription/membership in order…

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Travelodge At the Falls News (20090608)

Last Monday I received the latest newsletter from the Niagara Clifton Group (the Travelodge, Fun House, Brick City, etc group). To sign up for the newsletter, click on the Join our FREE Email Mailing List link on the side of any of the pages at Falls.com

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    “Falls Avenue is bursting with excitement for March Break!”

    Early this morning I received the latest newsletter from the Falls Avenue people. They are promoting the various things to do during the March Break at their properties. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address middle of the bottom of the page.

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      Snack Bar gone at Great Canadian Midway

      There used to be a Snack Bar at the Great Canadian Midway where they made mini-donuts, and eventually funnel cakes. HOCO has recently taken out the snack bar and moved all of their ticket counting machines over there and put up signs that say Ticket Center.

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      Chills, thrills at Niagara Falls in winter

      From CANOE Travel: Pack a parka, camera, sense of humour and an adventurous spirit when you head to Canada’s thunderous national treasure in winter. But the abundance of patience to battle crowds and traffic, and the big cash layout for accommodation needed in fairer weather are not required. Off-season in Niagara Falls has plenty to…

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      Twitter updates for 2010-05-20

      RT @FrewinTheatre: 140 students from Michigan are coming to the theatre tonight and their teacher is celebrating his 60th birthday… # This is the first visual indication so far that The Bodies exhibit is coming. http://twitpic.com/1pf918 # The new rock/brick facade on the Wing House ( part of @BaymontNiagara ) looks nice http://twitpic.com/1pf6bh # The…

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      NPC unveils Canada 150 night-time Falls experience

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Beginning Canada Day, and continuing throughout the summer months, Night Lights: Journey Behind the Falls After Dark will allow visitors to enjoy Niagara Parks’ 128-year-old experience after hours, during the nightly illumination of Niagara Falls.

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      Lace up with Lord Stanley’s Mug

      From Niagara This Week: The Stanley Cup is coming to Niagara Falls. A slogan for the event being passed around the city is “two icons, one location.” The Hockey Hall of Fame put together a package specifically for the 27th year of the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights at the Rink on the Brink…

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      The Magic of Harry Houdini

      This isn’t directly Niagara Falls related, but it does have a tie-in… Last week I was listening to an episode of On Point, a radio show on NPR out of WBUR in Boston. The episode was called The Magic of Harry Houdini and had information from one of his biographies, as well as information about…

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      Getaway Guy: White Water Walk Getaway

      From YNN Rochester (includes video): Since the 1930’s, this classic destination has been taking visitors on an elevator ride down 230 feet to the edge of the mighty Niagara River. A well-constructed boardwalk allows you to stroll along at your own pace right next to the river with 2 opportunities to descend stairs to take…

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