Orlando operator shares how he grew his fleet during the pandemic
When Rodlly Figari traded New York City for Orlando, Florida, in 2018, he had one bus. Three years later, his business, Connexxions…
Disney World: Masks, mandates and that magical experience
In May, Walt Disney World was among the first businesses to let visitors take off their masks while outdoors. Additionally, social distancing was reduced to…
Motorcoach sales drop by more than half from Q1 2020 to 2021
Motorcoach sales dropped by more than half during the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period a year earlier.
That data comes from…
Encore provides EXPO experience for those not able to attend
Michelle Tupman wasn’t able to attend the 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in person last month because Canada’s borders remain closed due to COVID-19.
Fortunately, thanks…
EXPO stories: How Dynamic Destinations became a multi-state tourism group
Dynamic Destinations is a new multistate tourism group that began as a support group for tourism workers laid off during the pandemic.
“We started as…
Laid off amid pandemic, some find new ways to serve industry
Job loss has been a part of the upheaval of the pandemic downturn over the past year, as companies have been faced with declining revenues.…
Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO
Stepping up into a 1954 Scenicruiser brought back memories for Alan Thrasher, recalling driving a version that had been outfitted with bunks and converted to…
Operators share their strategies for surviving the pandemic
When Jack Kaufman laid off his Timi’s Tours staff in mid-March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, he told them they might need to…
Operators, vendors share highlights of 2021 EXPO
Alvin Harris, President and CEO of the second-generation Horizon Motorcoach in Augusta, Georgia, says he appreciated that the United Motorcoach Association held an in-person EXPO…
UMA announces EXPO Encore: Combines Best of EXPO and new content
For those who missed the 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO or who would like to watch sessions again, the United Motorcoach Association is offering EXPO Encore…