From the Niagara Falls Review: The bicentennial celebrations for the War of 1812 will last three years, but if local tourism operators play their cards right, the good time can last much longer. That was the message Mary Mahon Jones, CEO of the Council of Tourism Associations of British Columbia, had for local tourism operators…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Anyone brave enough to stroll around the base of the Skylon Tower while the winter wind still blows has only the frigid temperatures to fear. No falling ice. “We’re clear. We have no ice whatsoever,” said Walt Scozzafava, maintenance manager for the Skylon Tower.
Other than the Falls themselves, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the tourist area is the Skylon Tower. This week I will highlight the Skylon.com web site. First off, I’m not sure how long the current site has been up for, but it has been a long time. I’m not a fan of the…
I am a member of CAA (Canadian equivalent of AAA) and get a magazine from them every few months (quarterly?). The magazine has general content for all CAA members, and then information specific to the region you are in. I just received the Spring 2007 issue and there are several Niagara related items in it…
From the Niagara Falls Review: If every tourism-related business in Ontario laid off one employee, it would be equal to putting the entire population of Niagara Falls out of work – twice – says the chairman of the Tourism Federation of Ontario. “One hundred and sixty thousand people,” Lou Seiler told an audience at the…
Niagara Falls has changed over the years. In fact, the tourist area looks significantly different now compared to before the casinos opened up. So this week’s question is: What used to be in Niagara Falls that you now miss? This is your chance to think back on the places that are no longer. Was it…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Jennifer Anderson doesn’t have a problem with the creepy crawlys at work. As long as they’re behind glass. Right now, the black, 12-inch giant African millipede is definitely not behind glass. It’s in the hands of seven-year-old Grace DiDomenico as she poses for a photo. “If she drops it… I…
From the Niagara Falls Review: With an eye on U.S. plans to tighten border travel requirements within two years, tourism operators from across the continent are gathering in Niagara Falls this week for a wide-ranging look at cross-border issues. “Our focus is on demonstrating the important tourism, cultural and trade work that is already underway…
With all of the snow we’ve been having lately, I thought I’d post some pictures from a slightly warmer time. Last Fall I took some pictures along the parkway, but never posted them. I present them today as my regular Friday images feature: View all of the pictures in the Niagara Falls in Autumn 2006…
I’m not sure what they are doing, but there is some construction going at at the Fallsview Casino Galleria (shopping area) at the corner of Fallsview Blvd and Murray Hill: