Twitter updates for 2011-02-23
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Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make Tourism Funding Announcement in Niagara Falls, Ontario
I wonder who is getting government money today… From a MarketWire press release: Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West-Glanbrook, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will be making a funding announcement as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.
Travelodge Hotel by the Falls (or is that near the Falls)
There used to be a hotel on Ferry Street called the Quality Hotel Near the Falls. Well, it just changed names: This is weird though. The new Travelodge Hotel by the Falls is right across the road from the Travelodge Near the Falls. I would think there is some sort of territory rights to stop…
Skylon Tower’s New Website Nominations and Niagara Events!
Earlier this week I received the latest email from the Skylon Tower.
Discover the Discover Niagara Shuttle before it’s too late
From the Niagara Falls Reporter: Though the tourist season is still underway, the “Back to School” noises are echoing ever louder, heralding the approaching end of summer’s activities. One of the players in the tourism game is the Discover Niagara Shuttle, which will see its second season close, with lingering thoughts of whether it will…
Niagara Falls Tightrope Daredevil Nik Wallenda Featured in New Docu-series “Danger by Design” Only on Science
From Futon Critic: Nik Wallenda, King of the Highwire and seventh generation descendent of the legendary Wallenda Family acrobatic troupe, is on a mission to bring his death-defying skills to a 21st century audience. On the heels of his latest unprecedented stunt — an attempt at a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls on June 15…
Hotel Niagara Renovation Underway
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Work is underway to restore the Hotel Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. The project has gotten some press lately. Now a report in this week’s Business First takes an in-depth look. Developer Harry Stinson is tackling the $24 million renovation. Some say it is a major piece of rebuilding…
Niagara Falls, Peace Bridge to shine purple to raise domestic violence awareness
From Niagara This Week: While many people visiting the Niagara Parkway over Christmas will enjoy the coloured lights that mark holiday cheer, two local attractions will use their lights to bring awareness to a more serious issue: domestic violence. The Peace Bridge will glow purple Monday from dusk until 1 a.m. to mark the launch…
Only 99 Days Away! Ring in the New Year Marriott Style!
Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.
Wine Flight & Craft Beers @ DoubleTree Fallsview’s Buchanans Chophouse
I recently received the following information from the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls related to the Buchanans Chophouse restaurant: The recently launched drink local menu now includes $5 craft beers from local micro-breweries including Mill Street Organic Lager and Steam Whistle Pilsner. Also on the drink line up is a Niagara Region…