NIAGARA FALLS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TO RISE AGAIN?

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: For two decades it reigned as perhaps Western New York’s premier winter time event. The Niagara Falls, NY Festival of Lights drew millions of tourists in a traditionally drab time of year for the hospitality industry, and once captured the American Bus Association’s coveted designation as the number one…

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    Atlantis Waterpark

    By now most people are aware that Canadian Niagara Hotels is building a very large waterpark on top of the Casino Niagara parking garage. It may have been mentioned elsewhere, however I don’t remember seeing the name of the park. According to this construction sign, it is going to be called Atlantis Waterpark: Also, according…

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    ‘One of the best’ NYE events for Falls businesses

    From the Niagara Falls Review: New Year’s Eve at Niagara Falls was not only a ratings blockbuster, it was also one of the best nights ever for businesses in the area. “From what I understand, all the hotels sold out,” said Sarah Vazquez, vice-president of business development and marketing for Canadian Niagara Hotels. “Talking to…

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    Another Hilton Fallsview keycard

    Another in my series on hotel room keycards… Previously I had found a  Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview keycard with information on the Watermark on one side. This is almost the same card, but the picture for the Watermark restaurant is different.

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    Cleaning up after the New Year’s Eve concert/broadcast

    It takes a lot to setup for the New Year’s Eve concert in Queen Victoria Park, and it also takes a lot to take everything down.

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    Swimmer pulled from Niagara River near Maid of the Mist dock

    From the Buffalo News: A swimmer was pulled from the Niagara River late this afternoon after New York State Parks police investigated reports of swimmers between the American Falls and the Maid of the Mist dock.

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    Hot Rates for Hot Dates Newsletter October 2014

    Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Americana Conference Resort Spa & Waterpark.

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    Last Chance for Summer Savings!

    Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada Eh?. You can subscribe to their newsletter by clicking on the “Join our eClub for discounts, eh?” link at the top of their web site.

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      Marilyn Monroe’s “Niagara”

      A list of movies filmed in or about Niagara Falls just isn’t complete without the 1953 movie Niagara. A raging torrent of emotion that even nature can’t control! The movie stars Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, and Jean Peters. The movie was filmed right in Niagara Falls, Ontario and there are literally dozens if not hundreds…

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