A surprise fit for a champion: Driver receives new MCI at UMA EXPO
At the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO, Wren Nance thought the highlight would be the driver competition. He was surprised with a brand new work coach.
Potato Palooza: Maine bus companies unite to fight hunger
Potato Palooza unites Maine bus companies to deliver tons of fresh potatoes to food pantries, supporting communities in need statewide.
First internship in bus industry opens doors for college student
Nick Weiss, a student at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, recently completed his first internship in the bus industry with Northeast Charter & Tour Company…
The habits that build successful businesses in the motorcoach industry
Eight out of 10 businesses fail in the first 18 months of operations, and only 4% make it to the 10-year mark, according to
2022 UMA EXPO: ‘It’s good to be back together’
LONG BEACH, Calif. — It wasn’t the largest EXPO on record, but nobody expected that it would be. The celebrations were less extravagant, the meals…
A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators
When most people think of taking a cruise, they consider such tropical locations as the Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations, the Mediterranean or even Alaska.
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Maine grant program targets motorcoach businesses, thanks to powerful storytelling
Maine has only six motorcoach companies, but the state’s governor has recognized their essential and central role in supporting the state’s tourism industry.
The result?…
A recap of 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in photos
The 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO felt like a long-awaited reunion for UMA Members who have faced business and, in some cases, health challenges over…
Hotelier expresses deep gratitude to industry in EXPO speech
Iconic hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen began his speech at the 2021 UMA Motorcoach EXPO on a note of deep gratitude.
“I’m here to essentially…
EXPO opening feels like long-awaited reunion to UMA Members
The first day of UMA Motorcoach EXPO felt like a long-awaited reunion for UMA Members who have faced business and, in some cases, health challenges…