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ABA’s Pantuso To Step Down in September 2024 After Nearly Three Decades of Accomplishments
The American Bus Association, the leading industry association representing the bus, motorcoach, tour, and packaged travel industry, announced that its longtime leader, Peter J. Pantuso, will retire in September 2024.
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As Airlines Experience Meltdown, ABA Reminds Passengers Buses are a Safe, Reliable Alternative
“As the major airlines expect further delays, we remind the traveling public that travel by motorcoach is a safe and reliable alternative to get you where you need to be.”
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ABA Addresses New York City Bus Enforcement Initiative with NYC Mayor
I am reaching out to raise concerns about the new bus/motorcoach enforcement initiative the City of New York is undertaking, in an effort to address the unprecedented number of migrants arriving in the City.
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Philadelphia Named Site for 2025 American Bus Association’s Marketplace & Busworld North America
Today, the American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach, group travel and tourism – announced Philadelphia as the site of its 2025 ABA’s Marketplace and Busworld North America. The dates of the 2025 Marketplace and
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ABA Congratulates TSA Administrator David Pekoske on His Second Term Confirmation
“Administrator Pekoske has been a valued partner of the motorcoach industry throughout his tenure, and we look forward to continuing our work with him and his team to ensure safe travel for all of our passengers,” said Peter Pantuso, ABA
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Housing is Now Open for ABA’s Marketplace & Busworld North America
Housing for ABA's Marketplace and Busworld North America in Detroit, Feb. 4-7, 2023 is now open for booking.
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ABA Foundation Motorcoach Sales Report Shows Continued Impact From COVID-19
While new motorcoach sales in the second quarter of 2022 are 9 percent below where they were during the same period last year, this is still better than the 58 percent drop from where they were prior to the onset
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ABA Foundation Motorcoach Sales Report Shows Huge Drop in Sales Because of COVID-19
As the industry struggles to rebound from the past two years, we are hopeful sales will also improve. However, it could well into 2024 and beyond before we see a true comeback for the industry.
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ABA Disappointed as Senate Fails to Pass Small Business Economic Assistance Package
“We are disappointed that S. 4008 did not receive the necessary votes to pass, as it provided much needed relief funding for small businesses still struggling from the pandemic – including the motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries.
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We Need YOU to Take Action: Contact Your Senator Today!
The U.S. Senate plans to take up S. 4008 – The Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 – which provides additional $2 billion to the CERTS program (as well as funding for other small businesses) - early next week.
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