From the Buffalo News:<\/p>\n
American tourism officials had hoped for a later date — possibly in September — for Nik Wallenda to perform his tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.<\/p>\n
But they’re more than happy with the date government officials on both sides of the international border and the daredevil artist have agreed upon — June 15.<\/p>\n
Officials on the U.S. side had hoped for a date after Labor Day because they wanted more time to plan, and because the 2,000 downtown hotel rooms are typically booked through the summer tourist season without such a big event.<\/p>\n
Canadian officials preferred a June date because it would kick off their already-bustling summer tourist season. Roughly 16,000 hotel rooms will be available in Niagara Falls, Ont., with 10,000 located directly around the falls.<\/p>\n
With the date now set, the ultimate goal is to draw visitors to the two cities and send them home with a desire to return, tourism officials on both sides said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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