Niagara Falls Tourism launches Safetoplay.ca
Keeping workplaces, staff and guests safe is focus of area tourism officials
With Monday’s announcement by Premier Doug Ford that Niagara can proceed Friday to Stage 2 of reopening, the Niagara Falls tourism sector is ready to expand a welcome to guests with a continued commitment to health and safety.
In a news release issued Monday afternoon, Niagara Falls Tourism officials said keeping workplaces, staff and guests safe is the destination’s primary focus.
Key public-health measures are in place and operators are prepared to be flexible and follow health and safety guidelines.
The release stated Niagara Falls’ hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail stores and experiences are implementing “stringent” measures designed to ensure cleanliness, physical distancing and reduced contact.
Safetoplay.ca, full of information on steps being taken to enhance the Niagara Falls visit, was developed in collaboration with provincial and federal governments, industry stakeholders and members to assure guests of the destination’s commitment to fulfilling all new standards and showcasing the visitor journey in a world of new travel and experience guidelines.
“Niagara Falls, Canada has always been the place for fun,” said Mayor Jim Diodati. “With our innovative Safetoplay.ca program, our operators have gone above and beyond to make sure that Niagara Falls is safe to have fun. See you soon.”
Niagara Falls Tourism president Janice Thomson said the public health crisis encountered this year has put “a new lens on everything we do.”
“Making health and safety the No. 1 priority was the right thing to do and we are grateful to our members for their patience and compliance with the new regulations to assure visitors that all public health requirements are being achieved,” she said.
“This is a dynamic destination with much to offer and we are all looking forward to re-activating visitor interest in staying in Niagara Falls.”
The release stated as the No. 1 leisure travel destination in Canada, Niagara Falls has the infrastructure and experience to host 12 million guests each year, generating an economic impact of $2.4 billion.