FMCSA Shuts Down Sky Express After Fatal Accident
On June 3, Charlotte-based Sky Express was issued a cease and desist order by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) after it was discovered that the company was violating an earlier out of service order by attempting to operate and sell tickets under different company names, including 108 Tours and 108 Bus.... more
6 Senators Ask DOT to Accelerate Enforcement Efforts
In a letter sent to Secretary Ray LaHood last week, a group of six senators called the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) enforcement of bus regulations “uneven, inconsistent and ineffective,” and asked the Secretary to accelerate DOT’s efforts remove illegal and unfit operators from the nation’s roads.... more
NTSB Investigates Blue Sky Express Crash
Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released an update on their investigation into the Sky Express, Inc. bus crash that killed 4 people in May.... more
ABA Taps Former CNN Reporter to Head Communications Department
ABA announced that it has hired veteran public relations manager and award-winning reporter Dan Ronan as its new Director of Communications.... more
ABA Participates in Roadcheck 2011
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) held its annual Roadcheck safety inspection blitz across North America between June 7th and June 9th last week.... more
Tupelo to Reimburse Operators for Gas
The Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) has announced a new incentive to sway tour buses to spend the night. The program provides for reimbursement of roundtrip fuel to tour companies bringing groups for overnight stays meeting certain criteria.... more
Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association Awards Drivers
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association held its 12th Annual Motorcoach Professional Awards ceremony at Resorts in Atlantic City. The award has been expanded to include drivers and any motorcoach professional that deserves special recognition. Association President Thomas Dugan along with Eagle’s Legend Vince Papale, presented the 2011 Motorcoach Awards.... more
Mississippi Seafood: As Delicious As Ever
Despite last year’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is teeming with events and activities for visitors this summer. And, just as importantly, the seafood is safe and still good to eat.... more
Veneto to Host Experience Lab
Joe Veneto, a noted tourism industry expert and former Marketplace speaker, will host an Experience Lab where he will teach destination marketers and travel suppliers the Experience Formula methodology to engineer engaging and immersive experimental tourism products for their destinations. The lab will be held on September 28- 30th in Columbus, Ohio.... more
Top 100 Committee Meets in Knoxville
ABA's 2012 Top 100 Selection Committee met in Knoxville, TN last week to choose the winning events and festivals for this year's publication. The winners will be announced in the September/October issue of Destinations Magazine.... more
New ABA Members To Add To Your 2011 Motorcoach Marketer
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more