HOTEL INSIDER: Great Wolf Lodge

From Hotel Insider: This American chain of resorts first opened its doors in 1997 in Wisconsin, followed by additional outposts across the United States, including Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and Ohio. The first—and thus far only—location outside of the U.S. is in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Beloved by families, Great Wolf Lodge is best described as…

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Twitter updates for 2011-05-12

They are laying down sod at the old Dinosaur Park location on Clifton Hill. It looks beautiful! http://twitpic.com/4wr3hm # Here is the new-look TGI Fridays on Victoria Ave. Almost done… http://twitpic.com/4wqger # There are lots of teens around on Clifton Hill. There must be a school trip… #

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    View from Doubletree Resort room 1911

    A friend of mine got married a couple of weeks ago. They spent a couple of days in Niagara Falls and stayed at the Doubletree Resort Lodge & Spa Fallsview. This is the view from their room. The view of the Falls is obstructed a bit, but it’s still a nice view.

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    Tourism initiatives aimed at lengthening tourists’ stay in Niagara Falls

    From the Buffalo News: A trip to visit Niagara Falls could be much more than a stop to view the world famous waterfalls. Plans to develop new tourism in the “Falls to Fort” region and extend tourists’ length of stay and overall spending were announced at a media event Monday in Niagara Falls, hosted by…

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    Two perspectives on casino union vote – ART FRANK

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Art Frank is president of Niagara Casinos. Since 1998, the CAW has attempted unsuccessfully to become the trade union representing the associates at Niagara Casinos on four separate occasions. The fifth such attempt will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at polling stations at Fallsview Casino and As an organization,…

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    Disney reportedly considered Falls park

    From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: Walt Disney considered putting his second theme park in Niagara Falls. The Niagara News reports that when Walt Disney was exploring locations for a second “Disneyland” after the success of his park in California, he considered Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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      Whale dies at Marineland

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland had lost its matriarch killer whale. Nootka died Jan 8. She had been at the popular tourist attraction for more than 27 years. “We were heartbroken, absolutely heartbroken,” said Marineland spokeswoman Ann Marie Rondinelli. “We don’t like to play favourites but she was definitely loved by everybody,” she said….

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