TOURISM: THE SILENT ISSUE

    From the Niagara Falls Review: When Brian and Lisa Wagner, an Erie, Pa., couple, decided to visit Niagara Falls this week it was an obvious choice – they were on their honeymoon. But many Americans base travel plans on what they read and see on TV, said Brian Wagner, a customer service representative for an…

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      Marineland’s King Waldorf Stadium

      At Marineland, it used to be that all of the big performances were done in King Waldorf’s Stadium. Now that Friendship Cove and Arctic Cove have been built, King Waldorf Stadium is used for dolphin and sea lion shows. During one of my trips there in July, I took some pictures. As is always the…

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        Tourism cure: See Canada from a boat

        This is an article from the Globe and Mail. It only mentions Niagara Falls in passing, but the beginning paragraphs applies to the industry here as well (emphasis added): Canada’s tourism industry is in turmoil again. This time, it’s not post-9/11 terrorism fears that are causing tourists to shun the Great White What. Now, we’re…

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          McGuinty ‘determined’ to secure two casinos in city

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Nobody has signed on the dotted line yet, but Premier Dalton McGuinty said the province will eventually negotiate a long-term lease for Casino Niagara. “My instructions are pretty simple – get a deal,” McGuinty said in an interview with The Review before a campaign stop in Niagara Falls Tuesday. “I’m…

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            A Niagara Falls question…

            Someone emailed me looking for some help: We’re visiting Niagara after moving away 15 years ago and we’re faced with something we can’t remember. I don’t know if it’s appropriate for your blog, but I’ve got to ask someone ; ) In Niagara Falls near Zellers (formerly Towers) on Morrison/Dorchester there used to be a…

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              Another visit to Brick City

              I went to Brick City a couple of years ago after they changed from Adventure Dome. About a month ago, I had another opportunity to go. Not much has changed since visiting 2 years ago. If you ever went to the Adventure Dome, you know that the dome is a big room where you used…

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                Marine-themed ride opens in Canada

                From Park World Online: A Huss Topple Tower is the newest family thrill ride at Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Paul Ruben profiles a first for Canada. â€ŔTopple Tower is a very unique and exciting ride that will appeal to all age groups,” believes a confident John Holer, Marineland owner. â€ŔI am sure that it will…

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                  Celebrate A Night Of Indulgence!

                  Last Thursday I received another newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa. They are promoting a New Year’s Eve package. 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.

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                    Marineland rides photo gallery

                    As you know, I had a season pass to Marineland and went half a dozen times this year. During one of my visits in July, I took pictures of many of the rides, and I’ve now posted them in a gallery. As is always the case, you can see some of the thumbnails below, and…

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                      Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Canadian Niagara Hotels sign off on negotiating points

                      From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Canadian Niagara Hotels have signed a â€Ŕframework agreement” allowing the two sides to continue negotiating a long-term lease for Casino Niagara. â€ŔThe OLG is committed to bringing forward a viable plan for two casino operations so developments can go forward,” interim CEO Michelle DiEmanuele said…

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