Niagara’s tourism industry welcomes special visitors

From the Niagara Falls Review: They are the people who can sell Niagara Falls to the world. It’s an opportunity that doesn’t come along often, so when nearly 250 representatives from travel agencies to big businesses come calling, those involved with Niagara’s tourism industry are ready to answer the call. “This is the first time…

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Wallenda walk won’t be cash cow for state

From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda will make money when he walks across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The Seneca Niagara Casino paid him to practice there this month, and ABC-TV will pay him to walk over the falls next month. The Canadian government also will make money. It aims to rake in nearly $200,000…

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Tour boats contract bid process under fire

From the Globe and Mail: The Niagara Parks Commission is fending off claims it is tilting a tendering process in favour of the Maid of the Mist, the tour boat company whose exclusive access to Niagara Falls has been controversial for the Ontario government agency. Last year, after a four-decade monopoly for the Maid’s American…

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Minister of State Moore Greets Chinese Tourism Officials in Niagara Falls

From a Marketwire press release: The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West–Glanbrook, today greeted officials from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) during their visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario. “I am thrilled to welcome the Chinese delegation to Canada,” said Minister…

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