Online reservation booking becomes increasingly popular
From the Buffalo News:
The online booking of tourism reservations continues to grow in popularity, according to the Niagara Tourism&Convention Corp., principal promoter of tourism in Niagara County.
Bookings through the corporation’s Web site ( www.niagara-usa.com ) in June and July amounted to twice as much revenue for local hospitality vendors as did bookings for those same months last year, said John H. Percy Jr., president and chief executive officer of the corporation. He said 2,547 bookings have been made so far this year through the online reservation system.
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193-room Hotel Niagara headed to the auction block
From the Buffalo News:
The once-elegant 12-story Hotel Niagara, built in 1924 with 193 rooms, is going on the foreclosure auction block.
The hotel, which has been closed for some time, has fallen on hard economic times and needs modernization if it is to remain competitive. It has been the subject of a mechanic’s lien, owes back taxes and has been condemned for occupancy because of the lack of heat and water during a reconstruction effort.
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preciousblogger: Niagara Falls
Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (including pictures):
So we made the 7 hour drive with no fighting, no screaming, and a number of belly laughs. I’m not sure I’ve ever made that drive without some sort of fighting before. Maybe not fighting, but aggravation or annoyance. Yet, somehow, Chase and I did it with seeming ease. Most of the thanks can be laid at his doorstep. He spent the drive taking goofy pictures and making me laugh.
Read the rest of that posting for more details of the trip. They stayed on the US side and came across to visit the Canadian side.
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Group puts Falls on list of most ‘playful cities’
From the Buffalo News:
The City of Niagara Falls, which has received a grant from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund to inventory all of its local parks, create a master plan for their improvement and develop a system of trails linking the parks with the Niagara River waterfront, has been chosen as one of America’s most “playful cities.”
The choice was announced Wednesday by KaBOOM!,a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D. C., and dedicated to giving priority to playful activities and ensuring that children are healthy by providing the time and space for them to play.
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NU alumnus returns favor
From the Buffalo News:
The Vincentian virtue of charity as taught at Niagara University helped James V. Glynn become a successful businessman, as well as president and owner of one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions — the Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of Niagara Falls.
Monday, it was Glynn’s turn to “give back” some of his fortune to his alma mater and to those who are less fortunate.
Glynn and his wife, Mary, and their family donated $2 million to establish the Vincentian Scholars Program, among other initiatives at the university.
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Few Falls attractions, but lots of competition for space
From the Buffalo News:
Mickey Singh can look out the window of his family’s Niagara Street restaurant and measure the kind of day he’s going to have by the number of cars in the parking lot across the street.
If cars are packed in like sardines and wrapped around the One Niagara building, he knows its going to be good.
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Falls State Park parade celebration
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Dedication to mark Falls park’s anniversary
From the Buffalo News:
The yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls State Park — the oldest state park in the nation — will reach a climax on Thursday when State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash dedicates Heritage Park, a refurbished “pocket park” at Main Street and the Robert Moses Parkway, just outside the main park.
Ash will be joined by relatives of Thomas V. Welch, who was the first superintendent of the state park, for the 1:30 p. m. ceremony.
July 15, 1885, was the date on which then-Gov. David B. Hill officially opened the park to the public. Once privately owned, the park property had become a state reservation in April 1885 when Hill signed the necessary bond issue.
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Niagara Falls Attractions Offer Excitement at Every Turn
From a PR Newswire press release seen at Yahoo! Finance:
Along with summer’s warmer, longer days and clear blue skies comes the opportunity to experience Niagara Falls State Park in all her glory. Be a part of history with us as July 15, 2010 marks Niagara Falls State Park’s 125th Anniversary! With attractions open for the season, including Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist and the Niagara Gorge Discover Center, now is the perfect time to discover the power of the park’s legendary Falls.
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Deanna Clohessy: Appreciating Buffalo through a friend’s eyes
From the Buffalo News:
…Sunday, we went to Canada to see the Falls — a new experience for Sarah. She kept saying, “I can’t believe I’m in Canada! And I’m finally going to see Niagara Falls!” As we came in on Niagara Parkway, I pointed out the mist rising. She couldn’t get her camera out fast enough. Walking down Clifton Hill, I said, “Hey, look,” and pointed down the hill. It was just a sliver of the American Falls, but I will never forget her face — like a kid on Christmas morning. And I couldn’t wait for her to see the rest. Her excitement, as it had been all weekend, was marvelously contagious…
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