May 07, 2012 | Issue #122

ABA Launches Equip – New Publication To Cover Operator And Supplier News

ABA has launched EQUIP, a quarterly publication that covers the motorcoach operator and supplier industry. Equip will join Destinations Magazine, Top 100, ABA Insider, MTN and Motorcoach Marketer in ABA’s stable of the most influential publications and communications tools available for the motorcoach and group travel industry.... more

Brand USA Launches Marketing Campaign

Brand USA unveiled the USA’s first-ever comprehensive marketing campaign during a press conference at International Pow Wow. The campaign showcases the diversity of experiences available in the United States in a fresh and unexpected light, inviting visitors to “Discover this land, like never before.”... more

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FMCSA Looking For Help from Students To Develop New Bus Safety Apps

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched a contest that challenges student software developers to use the agency’s raw performance data on commercial bus companies to create new apps and online solutions that enable consumers to make smart safety decisions when booking their bus travel. It is hoped that the challenge will also raise public awareness about the availability and usefulness of FMCSA’s bus safety data.... more

Key Brand Entertainment Inc. Merges Broadway.com Group Sales And Broadway Across America Group Sales

John Gore, CEO and owner of Key Brand Entertainment, announced last month the merger of Broadway.com’s group sales and Broadway Across America’s group sales with Group Sales Box Office.... more

Get OSHA 10 Training At The BISC Summer Meeting!

You’re invited to the Bus Industry Safety Council’s (BISC) 2012 Summer Meeting, which will be held at the Hyatt Dulles in Herndon, VA from June 11-12.... more

Top 100 Nominations Due Today.

ABA is now accepting nominations from members for the 2013 Top 100 Events in North America. Nominations are due today, Monday May 7th.... more

Motorcoach Council Makes Moves

During its spring Board of Directors meeting in Boston, the Motorcoach Council continued moving forward with a renewed spirit, tools for operators and new Board leadership.... more

Card Payments Via Mobile Device-Consumers Are Ready! By Sage Payment Solutions.

Mobility in the small business arena has become paramount to success. You must be able to serve your customer wherever they are. Wouldn’t it be great if I could take a card payment on my smart phone or tablet, without worrying about the transaction being secure, and have all of the support of a worldwide payments company? How about if this was a seamless extension of my overall needs for payment throughout my entire business. This is now a reality with one of the newest applications that combines a smartphone with a credit card reader and a free, downloadable application to serve as a “payments on the go” arm of your business’s payment needs.... more

CharterBusConnect.com Keeps Chugging Along

CharterBusConnect.com continues to provide value to ABA bus operators through their efforts in promoting the online tool to users searching for safe and reliable group transportation.... more

ABA Saves You Money On Mothers’ Day Flowers

Send all the best Mother’s Day gifts (she deserves it!) and Save 20%* through 5/14/12 at 1800Flowers.com®. Find truly original flower arrangements, blooming plants, gourmet gifts and more Mom-worthy surprises that will make her feel loved and remembered on her special day.... more

New ABA Members To Add To Your 2012 Motorcoach Marketer

ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more