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Philadelphia Restores a Proper Home for Intercity Bus Travel

Philadelphia is taking an important step toward improving the experience of intercity bus travel with the reopening of the renovated terminal at 1001 Filbert Street, the former Greyhound facility in […]

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ABA Continues Advocacy on GAOA Reauthorization, National Park Access, and Commercial Tour Operations

ABA remains actively engaged with Congress, the Administration, and industry stakeholders to ensure the reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)—the landmark bipartisan law that created dedicated funding to […]

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2026 Q1 Economic and Travel Report: Early Signs of Travel Growth Face New Global Uncertainty

Quarterly Economy & Travel Industry Summary A Reminder to Expect the Unexpected As the year began, the tariff situation appeared to have largely stabilized, inflation was expected to ease, and […]

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How the Motorcoach Industry Supports Disaster Response and National Preparedness

Fred Ferguson, president and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA), discussed how the industry prepares for emergencies, the growing recognition of motorcoaches as critical infrastructure, and steps operators can […]

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Tourism Veteran Leon Downey Announces Retirement

Industry leader’s career spans 38 years in local and state tourism. Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Executive Director Leon Downey will retire next month. Downey has served in his current […]

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Grapevine CVB Welcomes Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager

The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the addition of Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager, bringing extensive experience and industry relationships to the team. […]

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GNEMA Hosts Successful 2026 Spring Meeting & Sponsor Appreciation Dinner in the Catskills

“Bringing our members together is always a highlight. These meetings create space for real conversations, stronger connections, and continued collaboration across our industry.” Patricia Cowley, Executive Director of GNEMA The […]

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“Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative” Unveiled as Enterprise Identity for Myrtle Beach Area Chamber, Visit Myrtle Beach and Affiliated Organizations

Restructuring establishes unified approach to better serve region. The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative has officially launched as the new enterprise identity established to enhance the efforts of the Myrtle Beach […]

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Why Cultural Heritage Tourism Matters More Than Ever for Group Travel

Cultural and heritage tourism is no longer a niche add-on The 2026 Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference in Sitka, Alaska, made one thing plain: Cultural and heritage tourism is no […]

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Starr Bus Charter & Tours’ Penny Rudolph Honored with GNEMA Motorcoach Professional Award

Starr Bus Charter & Tours is proud to announce that longtime Tour Director Penny Rudolph has been recognized as a 2025 Motorcoach Professional Award nominee by the Greater Northeast Motorcoach […]

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