Stratford Festival offers ‘theater camp’ experience
STRATFORD, Ontario—Broadway is often seen as the theater-goers’ Mecca, but there is another destination that lets theater fans take their love for the stage to…
Merger expands on-demand bus services
NEW YORK CITY—Daimler Bus has invested in a partnership with the Rally bus ridesharing technology company to attract new riders to the motorcoach industry and…
Chicago ‘party bus’ ordinance compromises on school trips
Guards won’t be needed on charter buses carrying students as long as chaperones promise not to drink
Motorcoach Marketing Council becomes part of UMA
Founded in 2012, the Motorcoach Marketing Council was created with a single purpose in mind: to increase motorcoach ridership in North America. Since its inception,…
Faith-based tours to fit a growing travel niche
by Lori Erickson
Worldwide, nearly 330 million people go on some sort of faith-based trip each year. Serene retreat centers, grand cathedrals and ancient healing…
Coach Quarters hits the campaign trail
By Debbie Curtis
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mike Middaugh is a big political supporter. No, he doesn’t manage political campaigns or raise large sums for candidates.
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Legalized pot could cause Canadian border delays
OTTOWA – Legal sales of recreational marijuana, expected to take effect later this year in Canada, likely will result longer waits at border crossings, government…
Crowdsourcing bus trips is ‘the world we live in today’
Passenger carriers have vehicles. Passengers have trips. Matching them creates business.
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DES PLAINES, Ill. — Motor Coach Industries has added two experienced sales executives in its Southwest and Midwest regions.
Shane Shipman joined MCI as new…