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Your One-Stop Resource to Binational Tourism, Cultural and Business Information
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Don't let the cold and snow stop you! Come out & enjoy all of the great events, festivals and attractions our amazing binational region offers! |
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of the great upcoming events in the binational Niagara region!
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There is something for everyone. Both indoors & outdoors. Wonderful architecture, museums, art galleries, winter activities, theatre, restaurants, wineries, shopping & more! |
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BINATIONAL ECONOMIC + TOURISM SUMMIT 2010
March 25 & 26, 2010
Part of "Binational Dialogues 2010" week
with the following partners:
University at Buffalo
Brock University
Niagara College
Niagara University
University of Waterloo
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara
Summit 2010 Online Registration Now Open
Click on Button Below
If you have any problem with online registration- click here
and Print and Fax to 716-856-6754
Please note that our Buffalo office has moved on Monday, December 14, 2009.
Our Niagara Falls, Ontario contact information will remain the same.
Our new Buffalo contact information will be:
Binational Tourism Alliance
275 Oak Street, Suite 150
Buffalo, NY 14203
P: 716.856.6525 x 133 for Arlene
P: 716.856.6525 x 157 for Helga
Fax: 716-856-6754
TF: 1-877-884-2736
HOLD THE DATE!
BINATIONAL ECONOMIC & TOURISM SUMMIT 2010
"NORTH AMERICAN RECOVERY & GROWTH IN 2010:
Binational Regions Leading The Way"
Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26
Conference Center Niagara Falls, New York
Registration is now open!
Download registration form here and fax to 716-856-6754
Online registration will be available soon.
NEW PARTNERS:
University at Buffalo
Brock University
Niagara College
Niagara University
University of Waterloo
GREAT PROGRAM:
Binational Star Awards
Binational Cornucopia Food & Wine Event
Opening & Closing Keynote Speakers
Plenary & Breakout Sessions – Cultural, Sport, Medical & Eco Tourism
Trade Show & Cultural Showcase
Registration will open early January, 2010 along with complete website updates. Details about early bird registration and pricing will be available soon.
Sponsorship opportunities are available – call 905.354.5100 or 716.856.6525 x 133 or email arlene.white@btapartners.com for more information and to obtain a sponsorship package.
All other inquiries should be directed to Helga Honey at helga.honey@btapartners.com or 905.354.5100 or 716.856.6525 x 157.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th Annual Binational Tourism Summit!
Your 2009 Binational Christmas Shopping & Entertainment Guide
BINATIONAL NIAGARA: YOUR SHOP, STAY & PLAY DESTINATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
This 2009 Binational Christmas Shopping & Entertainment Guide will be distributed soon in your local newspaper.
Download your copy of the Guide by clicking here
Check out these great shopping and entertainment partners - something for everyone on your shopping list (or a treat for yourself)!
Peace Bridge Duty Free, Fort Erie, Ontario
Seaway Mall, Welland, Ontario
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls New York
Boulevard Mall, Amherst, New York
Niagara Ice Wine Festival, Niagara Region, Ontario
The Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Shea's Performing Arts, Buffalo, New York
UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo, New York
Ebenezer Scrooge: A Carol for Christmas, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Oh Canada Eh?, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Click here to enter the Shop, Stay & Play Getaway at either
The Mansion on Delaware in Buffalo, NY
or
The Keefer Mansion in Thorold, ON!
Thank you to Julie Clark for hosting the Women in Tourism Evening on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA..
A special thank you to Sue McDowell for her inspiring presentation "Women, Work & Balance".
We will announce the next Women in Tourism evening in the New Year.
Thank you for participating in Binational Doors Open Niagara 2009 that took take place on Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2009 in the Niagara Region, Ontario and Erie & Niagara Counties, New York.
Click here for a complete list of participating sites for Doors Open Niagara 2009.
Celebrate Ontario 2010 applications are now being accepted. Please click here for details. (for French, click here)
The winning photos from the Binational Doors Open Niagara Photography Contest 2008 will be on display at the new Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo until November 15, 2009
Sept. 9, 2009: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today alerted residents and businesses in Chautauqua, Erie and Cattaraugus Counties that they must apply for federal assistance in the next two months in order to be eligible for federal aid. Click here to read more.
Cross-Border Impact Study: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Cross-Border Impact Study. The results will be shared and uploaded to the website the week of August 24, 2009
Crossing the Border? U.S. Customs and Border Protection has provided us with this easy reference guide to acceptable forms of identification for border-crossing into the United States by land or sea. Click here
GO Transit is your ticket to the CNE! New for this year, weekend customers from Niagara Falls, Ontario and St. Catharines can get on the GO to the Ex (Canadian National Exhibition) in Toronto, Ontario. Full schedule details are available at gotransit.com in the Schedules section. Please click here for press release with more details and offers. Also special offer for war veterans on August 22, 2009 - click here for more information.
Norfolk County/Ontario's South Coast is happy to announce that a new eco-adventure zip-line is now open overlooking Long Point Bay.
Long Point Eco-Adventures is made up of breathtaking zip lines and swinging suspension bridges.
Enjoy 15,000 acres of protected Carolinian forests and marshlands along with spectacular aerial views. High in the trees on a 100' ridge you can stand on the deck of a 45' astronomy observatory and gaze across Lake Erie to see the hills of Pennsylvania.
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Ziplining available in our own backyard!
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Remarks at the 100th Anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty - June 13, 2009 - click here
Welcome to our 2008 Board of Directors and new President ~ Duncan Ross, Owner, Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
* NEW - "The Cross-Border News" will now also air on 610 CKTB AM or live at www.610cktb.com on Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm. Same format as Friday's show, different guests. Be sure to tune in and enjoy! Guests on Saturday, September 12 will be Gary Essar, Curator, RiverBrink Art Museum and Erin Grajek, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens.
* Join the Binational Tourism Alliance's Executive Director, Arlene White every Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon for "The Cross-Border News" on WECK Radio 1230AM or listen live at www.weck1230.com. Also available on podcast after it airs. Guests on Friday, Friday, September 11 will be Kimberly Hundertmark, Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, Erin Grajek, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul.
Click here to check out these great offers for non-profit training. Courses / classes will be updated as they become available.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2009 Binational Tourism Summit on April 30 & May 1, 2009 at the Quality Inn Parkway Hotel & Conference Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Speaker Presentations are uploaded to the website. Click here to view.
Binational Star Award Winners Honoured at the Binational Tourism Summit!
Political - NYS Assemblyman Robin Schimminger
Private Sector - Dave Martineau & The Review Staff
Non-Profit- Beyond/In Western New York Consortium
Front-line/Volunteer - Jackie Phillip & Ontario Travel Centre Staff from Niagara OTICs
Women in Tourism - Debi Pratt
Doors Open Attendance - Ball's Falls Centre for Conservation
The Binational Star Award winners were honoured at the Opening Lunch of the 2009 Binational Tourism Summit on Thursday, April 30 at the Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre.
* New York State Rail Plan - Governor's Press Release - March 9, 2009 click here; NYS Department of Transportation State Rail Plan - click here
* Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, Ontario - TABLE ROCK & NIAGARA'S FURY is OPEN and READY for 2009! Click here for more details
* Niagara University - Non-Profit Professional Development Series - click here for more details.
* "Green Your Business - Toolkit for Tourism Operators" - New publication a collaborative effort between CTC, Parks Canada and TIAC gives Canadian travel business owners tips and practical advice. View / download copy here.
* Decal & Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS) - Dec. 5, 2008 - New procedures in the issuance of user fee decals & transponders click here for complete information
* Niagara to GTA Corridor Planning & Environmental Assessment Study - August 2008 click here
* Deloitte Publication with George Brown College - September, 2008: Making It Happen - Shaping Niagara and other Canadian regional tourism for tomorrow click here
* BTA Members - be sure to update your upcoming events on our Event Calendar
The Binational Tourism Alliance – committed to eliminating barriers to tourism and cultural development in cross-border regions!
To our existing members and readers, let us know what you think about the changes. You’ll see many more over the coming months as we continue our efforts to support and grow our industry and binational destinations.
Arlene White, Executive Director
arlene.white@btapartners
Please Note: Our site is currently undergoing some changes.
We apologize for broken links and missing content.
Special Thanks To:
Meridian Reservation Systems
BINATIONAL TOURISM SUMMIT 2009
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