Tag Archives: Niagara Falls State Park

Delaware North taps longtime Sportservice executive Shawn Mattox to lead Parks and Resorts operations

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Shawn Mattox, chief operating officer of Delaware North Parks and Resorts

The 35-year Delaware North veteran moves from major sports venues into a portfolio spanning national-park lodging, recreation and visitor attractions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Delaware North has appointed Shawn Mattox chief operating officer of its Parks and Resorts division, reporting to Jamie Obletz. Mattox brings more than 35 years with Delaware North and most recently served as… Read the full news article

Delaware North Turns CHEFS Alumni Into Mentors as Culinary Leadership Program Enters Cohort 6

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Eleven Delaware North CHEFS Cohort 6 mentors in a training kitchen at CIA at Copia in Napa, California

Eleven chefs earned CIA ProChef Mentor designations in Napa, including six former CHEFS participants now helping train the next generation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eleven culinarians completed mentor training at CIA at Copia in Napa from Aug. 10–13 and earned ProChef Mentor designations. Six of the 11 Cohort 6 mentors previously participated in CHEFS as emerging culinarians,… Read the full news article

New Niagara Falls State Park Attraction Combines Virtual Reality, Motion Seating and Immersive Sound

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North Parks and Resorts has opened Above the Roar, a fully immersive virtual reality attraction at Niagara Falls State Park, located inside the Ralph C Wilson Jr Welcome Center. The multisensory experience uses exclusive aerial footage, motion-enhanced seating and immersive sound to take guests on a journey over the Niagara River rapids,… Read the full news article

Delaware North awarded new 13-year contract to operate concessions and visitor services at Niagara Falls State Park

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BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, will continue to operate concessions and visitor services at Niagara Falls State Park following a competitive RFP process. Delaware North, which has served Niagara Falls State Park since 1995, has been awarded a new 13-year contract by the New… Read the full news article

Cambria Hotels starts construction on the Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls

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Upscale Brand Continues Coast-to-Coast Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls. This is the fourth hotel to break ground in Q4 2021 and tops off… Read the full news article

Niagara Falls State Park introduces new rental service for an array of recreation amenities this summer

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Bicycle, stroller, wagon and wheelchair rentals are now available for visitors to explore Niagara Falls FALMOUTH, Mass., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Niagara Falls State Park has introduced a new rental service for an array of recreation amenities to make navigating the park easier during the summer months. The rentals, which are available now through… Read the full news article