LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The second annual Motorcoach Marketing Council Benefit Auction will be conducted here next week at UMA Motorcoach Expo.

Expo attendees will get an early look at the "hundreds of auction items" on Thursday, Feb. 9, during the Expo Exhibit Hall Sneak Preview event.

Everyone at Expo will have an opportunity to "support the motorcoach industrys only consumer-facing PR campaign, while helping themselves to some great opportunities," said Motorcoach Council Executive Director Heather Horton.

"Looking for travel packages to exciting destinations like New York, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Nashville or Atlantic City, then check out the council booth, No. 123," said Horton.

"Or, perhaps something to increase profitability on popular tour destinations speaks to you. Then bid on group admissions to attractions like D.C.s Newseum, Madam Tussauds Presidents Gallery, New York or Hollywood locations, or tickets to grand productions like Texas and a fun group meal at any Buca di Beppo location nationwide," she continued.

"Come browse and bid at the council Silent Auction, starting Thursday evening and all day Friday."

Horton said there also will be auction tables with motorcoach-related products from companies like MCI, Prevost, Petro Canada, Awash Systems, Translite Glass, Chempace, and Michelin.

Additionally, there will be Universal Orlando, Hershey, Virginia Beach, Branson, and Splash Lagoon vacation packages. QVC has donated a variety of popular items "for pampering the body and soul."

And, there are autographed and authenticated photos of sports Hall of Famers and legends, plus vintage lithographs.

On Saturday morning, Feb. 11, there will be a live auction with items ranging from golf packages, to five-star resort stays, to a first-class trip on the scenic Grand Canyon Railway, to a secret escape to Las Vegas.

The list goes on and on, says Horton.

"Be sure to visit the Motorcoach Marketing Council booth No. 123, and support the educational outreach campaign designed to communicate the luxury amenities, conveniences and ecological attributes of motorcoach transportation."