‘Niagara Now’ the place to be

12/7/15

Niagara County’s peak tourist season unofficially ended Labor Day weekend, and early reports point toward 2015 being the best year on record for the local travel industry.

Hotels saw fuller occupancy and attractions are reporting record numbers. According to a release from the Maid of the Mist Corp., more than 1.4 million passengers from around the world boarded the boats during the 2015 season, which concluded later this year on Nov. 8. The company saw a 17 percent increase year-over-year. In the past two years, ridership is up 30 percent.

The iconic Maid of the Mist is accessible only in Niagara Falls, New York, and, despite a strong American dollar in Canada, the attraction was on sale at 30 percent off, and still had a record-breaking year.

“The Maid of the Mist is a unique global brand,” said Christopher Glynn, president, Maid of the Mist Corp., in a released statement. “Our associates work very hard to make sure guests have a memorable experience that only the Maid of the Mist can provide.” Read More.