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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ABA Welcomes Steven Coyle as Director of Government Relations – Transportation Policy
Coyle’s extensive Hill and lobbying experience rounds out powerhouse advocacy team The American Bus Association (ABA) welcomes Steven Coyle, who joins the Association as Director of Government Relations – Transportation […]
DATTCO, Inc. Announces Rudy Supina as Recipient of GNEMA’s Motorcoach Professional Award
Celebrating excellence and leadership in commercial vehicle safety. DATTCO, Inc. is proud to announce that Rudy Supina, Safety Director, has beenhonored with the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association’s Motorcoach Professional Award. […]
Coach USA Modernizes Fleet with New Van Hool CX45 Coaches
Company strengthening partnership with ABC Companies Coach USA is modernizing its fleet with nine new Van Hool CX45 motorcoaches delivered by ABC Companies, continuing a long-standing partnership focused on reliability, […]
Why World Cup 2026 Could Be a Breakout Opportunity for Group Tour and Travel
The latest USTA research shows many travelers are planning fuller vacations around their World Cup experience. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be more than a sports […]