Federal Officials Shut Down 26 Bus Operators
In the largest federal crack-down on illegal curbside motorcoaches to date, on Thursday, May 31st, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it had shut down 26 companies that had been operating unsafely and illegally in the I-95 corridor on the East Coast.... more
NTSB Hearing Set for June 5th on World Wide Tours Accident
ABA staff will be at the hearing Tuesday to observe the proceedings and be available for questions about motorcoach safety from the media that will be covering the event.... more
ABA's The Insider to Become a Weekly Edition Beginning June 11th
The American Bus Association is pleased to announce that The Insider, the motorcoach industry's highest-circulation news brief, is becoming a weekly edition beginning June 11th.... more
ABA President/CEO Peter Pantuso to Appear on Coast-to-Coast Jim Bohannon Show
Peter will take questions about ABA's efforts to improve motorcoach safety and how ABA has been working closely with the NTSB and FMCSA to get illegally operating bus companies off the road permanently.... more
Gaylord to Sell Hotel Brand to Marriott for $210 Million
Gaylord Entertainment Co. announced that it has agreed to sell the Gaylord Hotels brand and the rights to manage its four hotels to Marriott International, Inc. for $210 million in cash.... more
Free Webinar June 7th to Address Rising Costs for Motorcoach and Tour Operators
In a timely webinar for motorcoach and tour operators, ABA and SYTA have invited a panel of industry experts to discuss legal requirements for surcharges and how operators can work together to manage their variable costs.... more
Gulf Coast Tourism Rebounds After BP Oil Spill
The Gulf Coast is a hot destination again two years after the massive BP Plc oil spill made the region a tourist dead zone.... more
Peter Pan Names New President and CFO
As President, Mr. Brian R. Stefano will oversee the day-to-day operations of Peter Pan and its affiliated businesses, encompassing intercity motorcoach service and facilities throughout the northeastern United States.... more
Third-Generation Eyre Takes Leadership Role at Bus Company
Fourteen years after joining his family's bus and travel company, Matthew Eyre is ready to take the wheel as president.... more
ABA's Pantuso to Speak on Curbside Bus Industry and Transportation Safety
ABA's Pete Pantuso will join panelists June 13th for a public policy forum on the curbside bus industry and again June 11th for a forum on transportation safety in the Northeast.... more
Pennsylvania Tourism Promotion Faces Challenges
A new state-funded study says Pennsylvania should create an independent tourism commission and change the handling of county hotel room tax revenue.... more
Tourism Office Website Lets Visitors Plan Music-Themed Louisiana Vacations
The Louisiana Office of Tourism is launching a website for visitors to sample the state's musical offerings and plan a music-themed vacation.... more
More Reasons to Register Now for Marketplace 2013
Does your new fiscal year begin July 1st? Don't worry--you can lock in your Marketplace registration today and wait to pay!... more
Update Your Motorcoach Marketer Listing for the 2013 Edition
Motorcoach Marketer proofs were recently emailed to every member company's primary contact. Corrections or additional listings are due by August 6, 2012.... more
Top 100 Committee Meeting This Week
The committee that will select the 2013 Top 100 Events in North America is meeting this week in Essex, Vermont. Check out our sponsors of the meeting, and look for the committee's selections to be announced this September!... more
CharterBusConnect & GroupTravelConnect News
If you haven't opted in for CharterBusConnect.com or GroupTravelConnect.com, you may be missing out on potential group business from qualified buyers of group travel.... more
ABA Welcomes New Members
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the Association.... more
