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Sorbara talks tourism

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Graham
on September 23, 2008
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From the Niagara Falls Review:

Tossing a second scoop of vanilla ice cream onto a cone on a chilly Monday afternoon, Jessica had her own ideas on how to bring more tourists to the city.

“Prices can be a bit lower around here,” said the young clerk at a small cafe near Clifton Hill.

Jessica, who did not want her last name used, says she enjoys working with tourists but fears she may have to look for another job soon as the number of visitors declines as the temperature gets cooler.

“I know my hours will be cut back soon, so I’m making the most of it now,” the 22- year-old said.

Attracting more visitors to Niagara and ensuring there’s a capable workforce to serve them, were among the issues discussed Monday when Greg Sorbara brought his travelling tourism recovery mission to town.

Travel Bug: Niagara Falls

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Graham
on August 26, 2008
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I don’t know if this is a legitimate blog or not, but Travel Bug has a posting about Niagara Falls:

The city of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is home to one of the wonders of the world – Horseshoe Falls, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls (the other side is in New York, USA). Its spectacular views attract 20 million visitors each year.

Beautiful park walkways run alongside the full length of the Niagara River where you can take a leisurely stroll while gazing at the magnificence of the falls.

If you’re more adventurous and want to view the waterfall from somewhere other than the ground, here are some suggestions:

Rises in the Falls: A guide to Niagara Falls, Ont., attractions

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Graham
on July 28, 2008
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From the Buffalo News:

As Western New Yorkers, we’ve all been to the falls a million times. But although the cataracts’ natural beauty is the draw for us — and our out-of-town visitors — there’s no avoiding the bustling strips of tourist-centric attractions.

Yes, these places are hokey. Yes, many are overpriced. And no, the booming neon palaces will never be confused with the rich cultural institutions we have throughout our region. But sometimes these morsels of escapist entertainment, though aimed at entertaining tourists, satisfy the cravings of us locals.

There’s little doubt that the Canadian side of the falls — for better or worse — outdoes its American counterpart when it comes to shear numbers of flashy entertainment options. But as the Niagara Falls, Ont., landscape gets more and more crowded, it’s increasingly difficult to uncover the gems worth visiting. Here, we highlight a variety of attractions, events, restaurants and bars that should be on your radar when you travel across the border.

Massive surge in passport demand expected

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Graham
on July 21, 2008
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From the Niagara Falls Review:

Passport Canada is bracing for 5.2 million passport applications during the year ending March 31, 2009, a jump of 10 per cent over the previous year which itself was record-breaking, an internal document shows.

The projection is based on a revamped formula that now takes into account so-called “pulses,” that is, changes in demand that are driven by significant events, such as the U. S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative or WHTI.

The initiative requires Canadians to present passports when travelling into the United States. Previously, Canadians could show birth certificates and other documents but as of January last year, the new passport rule kicked in for air travel.

All around Toronto and area

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Graham
on May 7, 2008
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I recently came across an old TravBuddy post from almost 2 years ago:

There are additional pictures from random Niagara Falls visits including one long weekend where we went there for the day. I don’t have Canadian holidays off because of my work (oh the irony) so when the usually crowds head out of the city to enjoy camping and frolicking around for the long weekend I drove down with some to enjoy the weather. The tourist districts of Clifton Hill, Lundy’s Lane, Fallsview and Queen Victoria Park are always crowded with people walking up and down enjoying the beautiful sights. There are all kinds of haunted houses, carnival type games and rides, great restaurants, casinos and bars. We decided to go on the Maid of the Mist, yes my first time taking the little white boat and putting on this blue plastic poncho (what a sight) and venturing out into the falls. Let me just say SO MUCH FUN!!