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Oct. 19, 2005 |
ABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES SIX OPENINGS ON BOARD FOR TOUR OPERATORS |
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Washington, DC, October 18, 2005 - Recognizing the valuable and important role tour operators play in the group travel industry, as well as in the association, the American Bus Association Board of Directors approved at its recent meeting openings for up to six tour operators to ABA's Board. The move is significant, as it demonstrates how committed ABA is to including all segments of the group travel industry in key decisions for the association. |
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Oct. 18, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, October 18, 2005 - All of the 25 intercity bus security grants awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) went to American Bus Association private bus operator members who applied for bus security grants earlier this year. The companies will receive nearly $10 million in federal assistance to help them make security improvements to their operations. The Department of Homeland Security announced the grant recipients this week. To date, the private motorcoach industry has received nearly $50 million in bus security grants for the entire industry. |
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Oct. 18, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, October 18, 2005 - The significant victories of the recently passed SAFETEA-LU legislation, along with next steps for the industry, safety and security for motorcoach operators and tourism destinations, and the impact of rising fuel prices dominated presentations given by key Administration and industry officials, at ABA's Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, DC, October 11-13. |
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Oct. 17, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, October 17, 2005 - Highlighting the industry victories in recent highway transportation legislation and the value of membership in the American Bus Association (ABA), the association today unveiled its online Membership Calculator that totals the potential financial gains, per operator, resulting from the recent passage of SAFETEA-LU. ABA lobbied hard for these cost saving and grant programs and the industry stands to gain significantly from these successful efforts. |
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Sep. 19, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 - Using technology to reach out to the entire motorcoach industry, ABA President and CEO Peter J. Pantuso last week, held the first-ever CEO conference call, where bus operators (members and non members) were invited to participate on a conference call with Pantuso and other ABA staff to discuss the victories in the new highway bill, new requirements and funding programs, and recent hurricane relief efforts, among other topics. |
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Sep. 2, 2005 |
BUS INDUSTRY MOVES HURRICANE VICTIMS AS FUEL SUPPLIES RUN LOW |
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Washington, DC, September 2, 2005 - As the private bus industry helps the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Katrina evacuate from the devastated areas, the industry is turning to Congress for help ensuring fuel supplies won't be disrupted. In a letter sent to Congress today, the American Bus Association is asking that the industry be put at the top of the fuel supply priority list and that the industry be extended a fuel tax exemption through the end of the year while it works to support the relief effort and to provide an "alternate source of transportation" for Americans. |
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Sep. 1, 2005 |
TRAVEL GROUP RELEASES ANNUAL TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA |
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Washington, DC, September 1, 2005 - There are thousands of great reasons to get out and travel but only 100 Top reasons to see the sites, according to the American Bus Association. Now is a great time to travel, explore and enjoy the cities and destinations in the U.S. and Canada, and the American Bus Association is helping guide travelers with its 2006 Top 100 Events in North America, released today. Everything from fairs, festivals, and parades, to exhibits, theater and shows, this annual list serves not only as a guide to professional planners for the upcoming year, but to visitor bureaus, tourism officials, travel writers and the general public. This year's 100 best were chosen from among hundreds of nominated events from across the United States and Canada - and span XX states and XX Canadian provinces. |
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Aug. 10, 2005 |
TRAINING PACKAGE HELPS OPERATORS BETTER SERVE DISABLED COMMUNITY |
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August 10, 2005, Washington, DC - Coinciding with the signing of the transportation bill this week, motorcoach operator members of the American Bus Association received a new resource to assist them in serving travelers with disabilities. The transportation bill includes more than $39 million dollars in grants for operators to put wheelchair lifts on buses. |
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Aug. 10, 2005 |
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August 10, 2005, Washington, DC - Today, President Bush will sign into law the new Highway Bill, or SAFETEA-LU, legislation providing funding and direction for highway and transit programs through 2009. Yesterday, the American Bus Association (ABA) announced a new initiative to capitalize on provisions in the bill intended to stop transit agencies from unfairly competing for work with private operators. |
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Aug. 3, 2005 |
MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY SCORES KEY LOBBYING VICTORIES IN HIGHWAY BILL |
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August 3, 2005, Washington, DC -- After years of meetings, negotiations, extensions and debates the House and Senate conferees passed H.R. 3, or the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA LU); legislation authorizing surface transportation programs. The legislation passed by both Houses of Congress last week includes a long list of financial support and positive changes for the motorcoach industry. |
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Jun. 15, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, June 15, 2005 - Helping assist CTIS graduates, ABA announced today the addition of a new CTIS Mentoring Program -- CTIS Cadre -- that assists enrollees in reaching the accomplishment of graduation. The American Bus Association created the Certified Travel Industry Specialist (CTIS) Program to provide an opportunity for members of the industry to gain practical business and industry-specific knowledge to build a strong business reputation for the industry. |
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Jun. 8, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, June 8, 2005 - Where do travelers want to go? It's official -- New York City; Washington, D.C; Chicago, Illinois, and Branson, Missouri, in the U.S., along with Niagara Falls and Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec in Canada. These favorites are the top destinations in American Bus Association and Destination magazine's 2005 Best and the Rest Survey. Each year, ABA surveys its operator members to get their takes on popular cities, up and coming locales, favorite gaming and shopping spots for their groups and much more. |
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Jun. 7, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, June 7, 2005 - Educating motorcoach drivers, removing unsafe commercial vehicles and being aware of security risks are the key objectives for this year's Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual safety awareness event. ABA President and CEO Peter J. Pantuso will participate in Roadcheck 2005; speaking during the program's opening ceremony in Hyattstown, Maryland, June 7 on motorcoach safety and destination inspections for coaches. |
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Jun. 2, 2005 |
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS |
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Washington, DC, June 2, 2005 - Seventeen students will each receive a $2,500 scholarship from the American Bus Association's Foundation for the 2005-06 school year. The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) is a nonprofit organization with an emphasis on scholarships, research, technology, and continuing education. Created in 1996, the Foundation administers the George T. Snyder Jr. Scholarship Program. George Snyder was a former ABA president; who had a lifelong interest in helping others achieve advancement opportunities through education. |
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May. 8, 2005 |
PRIVATE INTERCITY BUS SERVICE HIGHLIGHTED AT AASHTO SPRING MEETING |
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Galloway, New Jersey May 8, 2005 -- Scheduled motorcoach service is the most cost effective and flexible form of alternative passenger transportation in this country, according to ABA Executive Committee Member Jim Jalbert, president, C&J Trailways, Portsmouth, NH. Jalbert participated as a speaker during the Board of Directors Meeting at the American Association of Highway Transportation Officials' Spring Meeting and focused on the importance and significance of private intercity motorcoach service and intermodal facilities. |
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May. 3, 2005 |
ABA / UMA MEMBERS VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO APPROVE UNIFICATION |
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Washington, DC, May 3, 2005 - In an historic vote, members of the American Bus Association and the United Motorcoach Association have given overwhelming approval to the consolidation of the two associations. The action comes after more than a year of meetings and negotiations by members of a joint ABA-UMA Unification Task Force. Both memberships voted overwhelmingly in favor of the merger; with 93 percent of ABA's voting members in support of the merger and 87 percent of UMA's members in support of the merger. |
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Apr. 26, 2005 |
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCES BUS SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM |
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Washington, DC, April 26, 2005 - While the American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association are thankful that the Department of Homeland Security has released nearly $10 million for bus security grants for the private bus industry, we oppose the fact that only fixed route operators are eligible to apply, excluding a large portion of the bus industry. |
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Apr. 20, 2005 |
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT ELECTED TO COMMITTEE OF 100 |
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Washington, DC, April 20, 2005 - American Bus Association President and CEO Peter J. Pantuso was recently elected to the U.S. Chamber's Committee of 100, a group of 100 leading association executives who gather under the banner of the U.S. Chamber - the leading business association - to network, build partnerships, and discuss current issues. Membership in this premiere group gives ABA a new platform to share industry issues with key public policy leaders and foster new relationships. |
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Mar. 15, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, March 15, 2005 -- In a continuation of the work between the American Bus Association and the United Motorcoach Association to bring the two organizations closer together, during a time when the potential unification of the two associations is under full consideration, the operator government affairs leadership and the policy and government affairs staff of the two associations came together to review the process of policymaking and the agenda of issues on the plates of the two groups. The meeting was held March 14th in Alexandria, VA. |
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Feb. 15, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, February 15, 2005 -- The American Bus Association Foundation has announced a new program to recognize industry leaders and organizations. The new program will establish Honorary and Legacy funds that honor individuals or organizations that have contributed to the industry, with these funds supporting scholarships or research. |
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Feb. 15, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, February 15, 2005 -- After three years of committed leadership and service to the industry, Charlie Zelle, President, Jefferson Lines, passed the reigns of ABA's Board of Directors to Ron Eyre, President, Eyre Bus and Travel, during ABA's 2005 Marketplace. |
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Feb. 15, 2005 |
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February 15, 2005, Washington, DC - Highlighting the benefits and impact of motorcoach travel, ABA President and CEO Peter J. Pantuso participated in a radio tour during ABA's 2005 Marketplace, reaching more than 13 million listeners. The satellite radio tour included 11 live and taped radio interviews with stations across the country, heard on more than 650 stations around the U.S. and Canada. |
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Feb. 14, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, February 14, 2005 - A "Rockin" party, a golf trip and a football helped make the 2005 Marketplace a success for the ABA Foundation (ABAF). |
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Feb. 7, 2005 |
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February 7, 2005, Chicago, Illinois - Motorcoach tours provide more than $357 million annually to Chicago, Illinois, according to the latest economic study by George Washington University, the American Bus Association announced today at its annual American Bus Marketplace in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau and the American Bus Association Foundation sponsored the study. |
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Jan. 27, 2005 |
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Washington, DC, January 27, 2005 - Reflecting a dynamic industry and a dynamic organization, ABA unveiled its new, updated website today, where visitors can gain an enhanced appreciation of the motorcoach and group travel industry. ABA gets on average, 18,000 "hits" on its homepage each month. |
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