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Tourism strong 19 months after deadly Pigeon Forge fire

Tourism strong 19 months after deadly Pigeon Forge fire

June 13, 2018 | by John Stearns |

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Tourism continues growing since fires burned the outskirts of this popular motorcoach destination in eastern Tennessee in fall 2016, sparing attractions…

Redoing lease rule to ‘get it right’

Redoing lease rule to ‘get it right’

March 4, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official updated motorcoach operators on key issues – including the retooling of the lease and interchange…

Community involvement is key to business development

Community involvement is key to business development

March 4, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Brian Scott had been involved in motorcoach industry group leadership for years, but decided he wanted similar involvement in his Florida community.

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It’s easy to be a wedding specialist

It’s easy to be a wedding specialist

February 11, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Like marriage itself, motorcoach carriers must make a commitment if they want to succeed at capturing a bigger a slice of the…

Paratransit can help lessen seasonal business swings

Paratransit can help lessen seasonal business swings

February 8, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Governments contract out myriad paratransit services, offering opportunities for motorcoach operators to diversify their business and level out seasonal revenue swings, a…

Speaker: Change your business model or risk being irrelevant

Speaker: Change your business model or risk being irrelevant

February 8, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Economic signals are strong for the U.S. travel industry, an executive at a leading hotel resort company told attendees at the opening…

Navigating conflicting state and federal marijuana laws

Navigating conflicting state and federal marijuana laws

February 3, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Marijuana is a prohibited substance for safety-sensitive motorcoach employees holding a commercial driver’s license, even if they’re in one of the many…

Industry standouts recognized at Motorcoach Expo

Industry standouts recognized at Motorcoach Expo

February 3, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAN ANTONIO – Heartfelt tributes to the motorcoach industry’s best operators, drivers and mechanics was interlaced with hearty laughter during the UMA Motorcoach Expo’s annual…

Prevost predicts strong 2018 with new equipment, services

Prevost predicts strong 2018 with new equipment, services

January 14, 2018 | by John Stearns |

SAINTE-CLAIRE, Quebec — Prevost is rolling into 2018 on a high note, with well-received recent product improvements and plans for new equipment and service features.

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There is more to see in Orlando than Disney, Universal

There is more to see in Orlando than Disney, Universal

January 14, 2018 | by John Stearns |

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando is the most visited destination in the United States for a fun-damental reason: It’s a blast, definitely for kids, but also…

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