How did Sept. 11 affect Falls tourism?

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. (AP) - A new study is expected to shed light on how changes along the northern border since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have affected tourism and business in the busy Niagara Falls corridor.

The study was commissioned by a consortium led by the Binational Economic & Tourism Alliance. Preliminary findings are being released during a conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Friday.

The study examines the economic impact that the terrorist attacks, SARS, gas prices, travel document changes and other factors have had on tourism and business in western New York and southern Ontario.

The Binational Alliance's executive director, Arlene White, says the findings will help businesses on both sides of the border develop new plans and products to attract more visitors and investment to the region.