We will be posting the following items that our members send us to share with other members and our website readers:

1) Your press releases

2) Job opportunities for full-time, part-time, casual and volunteer staffing

3) Your member to member benefits and offerings through our Member Ads page

4) Binational Tourism Alliance Committees

Niagara's Fury - Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Parks has recreated the amazing sights and sounds of  the Creation of Niagara Falls.  Located in the newly redeveloped Table Rock in Niagara Falls, ON, this dramatic and entertaining attraction will open in June 2008.  Click here to see more information. 

April 22, 2008 - Extreme, Wild Weather Predicted For Niagara Falls This Summer - Weatherman Forecasts Blinding Whiteouts, Hurricane Force Winds and Monumental Landslides for the Falls – Dress Appropriately!  Go to www.niagarasfury.com to consult the weatherman and see if you will survive the Fury that will hit Niagara Falls this summer. The Niagara Parks Commission continues to slowly reveal the highly secretive nature of the Fury. For the latest update, click here.

Buffalo Place E-Report
Visit http://www.buffaloplace.com/ereport for the latest report.

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo selected to received five Telly Awards - March 31, 2008
click here to read complete press release


BINATIONAL TOURISM ALLIANCE – Committee Revisions 2007                  July 23, 2007

Board members to chair with committee members from board and general membership.

Approved Committees 2007/08     

1)Executive, Governance & Structure

Principal Officers of the Organization, responsible for all key decisions, overall board and organization direction, staff supervision & decisions, finance and governance issues.

Howard Zemsky, President                                                     Chair

Jim Sandoro, 1st Vice President

Paul Mountain, 2nd Vice President

Barrie Laver, Treasurer

Luke Rich, Secretary

2)Binational Doors Open/Niagara By Design Fall Season 

Binational Community Event to attract tourists to the Niagara Region; demonstration of binational cooperation and event delivery; one sub-committee responsible for annual plan, costs, meetings, reporting and delivery with staff and community partners.

Frank Caplan                                                                             Chair

3) Annual Binational Tourism Summit

For members and industry stakeholders; one sub-committee responsible for annual plan, speakers, costs, meetings, reporting and delivery with staff and volunteers.

Dianne Giliforte                                                                          Chair                                  

Frank Caplan                                                                            

Cynthia Romanyk                                                                   

4) Advocacy Issues                                                                 

Binational and industry related issues, pro-active approach; one sub-committee responsible for researching and reporting on key issues, communicating with legislators, board and members, preparing and presenting deputations and reports on behalf of the organization, with the assistance of staff and other members.

Luke Rich                                                                                  Chair

5) Finance & Audit                                                                                                            

Organizational bookkeeping and financial reporting; one sub-committee that reports to the Executive and board on financial information and requirements of the organization.

Barrie Laver                                                                               Chair

Jason Burgess

Jim Smyton

6) Membership & Fundraising       

Responsible for annual membership structure and benefits that meet member needs; generate new members, sponsors and revenue-generating opportunities for the organization; one sub-committee that plans, costs, meets, reports and delivers member events with staff, member and volunteer support.

Paul Mountain                                                                           Chair

 General Committee Responsibilities:

      1) Voting board members to chair each committee with support from staff, other board

          members, advisors, BTA members and volunteers.

      2) Chair to arrange and lead committee meetings and provide report on initiative at each

          board meeting.

      3) Each committee to develop annual plans, costs, provide to board for approval, schedule

          meetings and deliver projects/programs with staff and volunteer support.

Tourism Burlington - E-Newsletter
     April 11, 2008 edition, click here

St. Catharines & Area Arts Council
     February 2008 Newsletter - click here

July 16, 2007:

Congratulations to the Shaw Club, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, on becoming a member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas!  Read article in TravelPress.com