New on the new Visitor Transportation System

The big news today is that the proposed replacement system for the People Mover system has been approved. The new Visitor Transportation System will shuttle guests to a lot of places around the tourist area and downtown. Here are some links to stories with the details: Bullet News Niagara – Niagara Falls council approves $50-million…

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First App from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is Tough to Swallow

I know this isn’t directly Niagara Falls-related, but there is a connection… You probably will remember that over the last few years the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Niagara Falls has hosted a sword swallower on International Sword Swallowers Day. I’ve seen Riley Schillaci and Vanessa Neil (click their names to see pictures…

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Niagara Falls Based Hotel Company To Purchase One of A Kind Muskoka Resort

This isn’t directly Niagara Falls related, but it still ties in. Apparently Canadian Niagara Hotels is venturing beyond the Niagara Falls area. From a PR Web press release: Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. is excited to announce that the court today has approved the acquisition of The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa from Alvarez…

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Ripley’s attractions within a half tank of gas of more than 50% of the U.S. population

A couple of weeks ago I received the following press release from Ripley’s Entertainment… Driving to a Ripley’s Attraction is Within a Half Tank of Gas of 53% of the U.S. Population Company has Diverse Offering of Aquariums, Odditoriums, Miniature Golf, Wax Museums, Fun Zones, Haunted Adventures, Mirror Mazes, Motion-Based Theaters and MORE! ORLANDO, Fla….

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Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview Completes Full Hotel Renovation; Hotel’s New Look Inspired by Scenic Niagara Falls

From a PR Web press release seen on Yahoo! News: Buffalo Lodging Associates is proud to announce that renovations have been completed at the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview located at 6733 Fallsview Boulevard in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The 232-room, 15-story Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview is steps from the new Scotiabank Convention Centre…

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Niagara Falls Hotel launches all-new website for Spring 2011

From a Webwire press release: Guests of the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill have high expectations of quality, style, service and satisfaction when they stay on Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls. They can apply those same expectations to the hotel’s new website, which has been redesigned from the ground up, and…

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There’s No Bettertime Than Easter for a Spring Fling in Niagara, Ontario, Canada

From a GlobeNewswire press release seen on Yahoo! Finance: From the famous Niagara Falls to world-class casinos, and from award-winning wineries to charming towns like Niagara-on-the-Lake, there is no better time than Easter for a short stay or getaway to Niagara — especially when area tourism operators and accommodations are offering over 200 packages and…

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$4 Million Restoration Completed for Ramada Niagara Falls Hotel

From a PR Web press release seen on Yahoo! News: The Ramada Hotel on Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls, Canada announced that the properties comprehensive restoration project totaling more than $4 million is now complete. The property improvement plan included newly renovated guest rooms, indoor heated pool, business center, exercise facility and on-site restaurant. The…

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Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls – Fallsview Celebrates $60 Million Expansion

From a PR Web press release seen on Yahoo! News: The Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls – Fallsview has a new look after the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation. The 391-room hotel has completely transformed its lobby, guestrooms and meeting space, showing off a new upscale retreat look. Prior to becoming a Four Points…

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William and Kate take a pass on coming to Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: Wills and Kate won’t do Niagara? Pity. The future king of Canada and his new bride appear to be passing over Niagara on their summer tour of Canada. When Prince William and Catherine Middleton come to Canada in June, their itinerary will include Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island,…

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