‘Go Coach’ is the message – Operators launch national marketing initiative
SAN FRANCISCO A grassroots effort to develop a generic marketing program - based on the “green” aspects of motorcoach travel — that virtually all…
Attracting new customers is seen as key to success
SAN FRANCISCO Motorcoach operators face tough business challenges every day. None, though, may be more important for long-term success than getting new people on…
NTA praises partnership, ponders fuel surcharges – Bob Hoelscher, Chairman and CEO National Tour Association
It will certainly be a pleasure for me and my colleagues to attend the upcoming UMA Motorcoach Expo 2008 in San Francisco. As you may…
Federal officials want industry to plan for pandemic
WASHINGTON Federal homeland security officials, planning for a possible catastrophic pandemic that could slow the nation’s economy to a crawl, including the entire transportation…
Greyhound has new owner; will the old dog be forced to learn more new tricks?
ABERDEEN, Scotland Is it time to say good-bye to Greyhound Lines as you know and love it? Early this month, the purchase of Greyhound’s…
Finding the answers – Oldridges work to overcome hurdles for BCI Falcon 45
JENNINGS, Kan. — The BCI Falcon 45 drew the attention of a lot of curious coach operators at the UMA Motorcoach Expo in New Orleans…
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International Motor Coach Group has awarded the title of Alliance Partner of the Year to Brenda Borwege, vice president of marketing for ABC Companies. Jack…
D.C. makes trip permit easier to get
WASHINGTON D.C. The nations capital doesnt appear ready to give up its newly enacted trip permit for charter buses, but it is making it…
Young Transportation is named IMG’s top operator
FRENCH LICK, Ind. Young Transportation of Asheville, N.C., which has been around for almost 70 years, has been named International Motor Coach Group Operator…
You REALLY need to get a handle on costs – By Dave Millhouser, ABC Companies
The contrast was startling: Two coach operators, asked the same question, gave answers that were worlds apart. I was asked to travel with a recently…