WIB – Committees

The Council’s structure consists of three committees to meet the distinct needs and expectations of the diverse members of the Council. Committees decide on the educational and programmatic needs and any product/resource development.

The focus of this committee would be to work on issues of importance to CEO, General Managers and other bus company executives/decision-makers who are women.

• Provide education on management topics
• Participate in an active network of women bus executives
• Identify opportunities for advocacy and/or speak to legislators on the national, regional, and statewide level
• Develop a mentoring program for future women bus executives

This committee may interest the following members:

• Bus Company Owners
• Bus Company General Managers
• Bus Company Executives

The focus of this committee would be to work on issues of importance to the safe operation and maintenance of the motorcoach fleet.

• Create a network of women bus operators and the vendors that supply equipment and services necessary to the operations of the fleet.
• Provide education/training on new motorcoach products and services.
• Identify best practices for the safety and security of the motorcoach fleet.
• Develop resources to assist in the maintenance and options of the motorcoach fleet.
• Build a network of resources for equipment breakdowns, driver needs, etc.

This committee may interest the following members:

• Bus Operator Operations & Maintenance Staff
• Motorcoach Drivers
• Bus Manufacturers
• Associate (Products & Services) Members
• Bus Operator Executives
• Bus Operator Safety Staff

The focus of this committee would be to work on issues of importance to travel, tour, and charter segment including tour product development.

• Create a network of tour and charter planners, DMO/CVB, and travel industry members for tour product development.
• Provide education of industry trends, itinerary development, contracting/negotiations, co-op opportunities and other important travel/tour topics.
• Develop resources to assist in the promotion of this segment in the industry.
• Build a mentoring program for new women in the travel, tour and charter segment
• Participate in a active network of women tour professionals.

This committee may interest the following members:

• Tour Operators
• DMO/CVB Staff
• Travel Industry Members (Hoteliers, Attractions, Dining, etc.)
• Tour Coordinators
• Charter Coordinators