Orlando’s ready to host Motorcoach EXPO: City is Number One in Healthy Meetings
“Meetings and tourism is what we thrive on,” Heidi Baez, Destination Event Sr. Manager at Visit Orlando, told motorcoach operators at today’s Town Hall. She…
CERTS coalition calls for $40B in new relief funding
Following a year of unprecedented losses, the private motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries have called on Congress to fund $40 billion in…
With Covid relief funds in jeopardy UMA mobilizes advocacy efforts
The United Motorcoach Association is mobilizing its members and friends of the industry to put the pressure on Congress to preserve $8 billion in…
How technology can cut costs, boost productivity
Looking to reduce business costs? Start with eliminating the paperwork by using technology.
If 10 hourly employees spend 15 minutes per shift doing paperwork at…
UMA campaign urges Problem Solvers Caucus to preserve $8 billion in industry relief
In a letter to UMA Members and friends of the industry, Larry Killingsworth launched an effort to reach out to the
Focus on the future: Operators report on ways they’re leading their companies
“Be prepared for the impossible. And always have a plan B.” Marcia Milton shared her advice for how to focus on the future after lessons…
UMA to mark 50 years at Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando
Motorcoach operators are planning an important in-person meeting April 21-25, as they convene for the UMA Motorcoach EXPO in Orlando. Held annually, EXPO is…
Despite COVID relief negotiations ups and downs, motorcoach operators stay on task
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for COVID relief efforts. Still, motorcoach operators continue to work to secure more support for the Coronavirus…
Coachlight Tour’s Elizabeth Kamalakis takes on new leadership role
UMA Board Member Elizabeth Kamalakis of Coachlight Tours has been chosen to serve as President of the Motorcoach Association of South Carolina.
MCASC held…
Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act
Coalition-building is proving an integral component in the fight to ensure passage of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act, S.4150. The United…