Hornblower Cruises hopes to persuade Maid of the Mist operator to exit

From the Buffalo News: When a San Francisco company begins operating boat tours in Niagara Falls, Ont., in 2014, it won’t be with the iconic Maid of the Mist name. And if Hornblower Cruises & Events gets its way, it will be the only tour boat operator in the Niagara Gorge. “We’re not anxious to…

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Balloon site developer up in the air

Do you ever remember seeing the big hot air balloon floating up above the Niagara Falls, New York skyline? Well, that attraction has gone the way of most of the other attractions over there. However, there has recently been some buzz about the property the attraction was using. Niagara Gazette – Balloon site developer up…

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Wallenda isn’t alone on a tightrope in the Falls

From the Buffalo News: Canadian officials this month gave the final green-light to Nik Wallenda’s plan to wire-walk above Niagara Falls—and to turn the region into a worldwide media spectacle this summer. Now, Wallenda and officials on both sides of the border must work to make the grand event happen, and that means figuring out…

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Niagara Falls to go green for St Patrick’s Day

Apparenty Niagara Falls will be coloured with green lights for St Patrick’s Day RTE News – Niagara Falls to go green for St Patrick’s Day Tourism Ireland has unveiled plans for what it said will be the largest-ever global St Patrick’s Day celebrations. As part of the organisation’s initiative, some of the world’s most famous…

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New faces at Niagara Falls Tourism

From Niagara This Week: Two new faces at Niagara Falls Tourism have been charged with helping the organization implement a plan which will focus on drawing visitors from the world’s emerging markets. Jennifer McGregor and Anastasia Belashov have been brought on board with NFT to help sales initiatives in such places as China, India, Brazil,…

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Maid of the Mist may not run again

Apparently there is concern now about whether the existing Maid of the Mist will run this season. I’m sure something will get resolved. Here are some articles about it: Bullet News Niagara – Maid of the Mist may not run this season in Ontario, operator says Niagara Falls Review – Maid of the Mist threatens…

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Stunts alone won’t save Niagara Falls

From the Buffalo News: It is not so much the danger. It is the scent of desperation. I strongly suspect that Nik Wallenda, of the famous tightrope-walking family, can tip-toe along a high wire strung over Niagara Falls this summer without toppling into the drink. What bothers me about the stunt is the eagerness of…

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Making memories on Family Day in Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara – It’s not so much what you do on Family Day, it’s more about having fun and spending time with all those who are so important in your life. Mario DeVellis was planning to spend the day at home just relaxing, but his son, grandson and son-in-law had a…

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