Welcome, New Members!
The
Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center is
located in Frederick, MD off major highways and offers
ample motorcoach parking. Amenities: complimentary hot breakfast, wireless internet, heated indoor pool & recreation/fitness center, Long Shot's Bar & Grille with off-track betting and full-service conference facilities with onsite catering.
Contact: Christine Peacock, Sales Manager,
(301) 694-7500
The
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
offers exclusive
 group discounts, flexible reservations, complimentary tickets and value-add enhancements for 10+. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized among the world's most important orchestras - experience our premier symphony orchestra on your next Baltimore trip!
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Webinar
80/20 Principle for Tourism Pros
Travel Supplier Professional Development @ Marketplace
March 23, 2020
Leadership Breakfast and Learning @ Marketplace
Marketplace
March 23-24, 2020
York Expo Center Arena
Annual Meeting
June 21-24, 2020
Wind Creek, Bethlehem
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Trans-Bridge Lines, Wolf's Bus Lines, Fullington Trailways &
Krapf Transportation
have coaches and other items for sale now!
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Distinctive Driver and Safe Employee Award Nominations Open
The award presentation will take place during our March 23rd reception at the Wyndham York Hotel, the evening before the
PBA Marketplace.
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Anderson Coach Driver Named ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year
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Tom McGlynn and Doug Anderson
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A long-time Anderson Coach & Travel driver earned national recognition for his skills.
Tom "TJ" McGlynn of Hubbard, OH, was selected out of more than 70 nominees from across the country as the 2020 American Bus Association Motorcoach Driver of the Year.
McGlynn is only the second person to receive the award, which was created last year to recognize drivers who go above and beyond their duties providing safe travels to passengers across the nation. Congratulations!
Read the full press release.
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Leadership Breakfast Session-Marijuana in the Workplace
At the Central PA Leadership session, the hot topic of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace will be facilitated by expert
Denise Elliott. Join us for breakfast, and some networking before the session at the York Wyndam Garden Hotel, the day before Marketplace!
Monday, March 23, 2020
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NPS Not Implementing 2020 Charter & Tour Fees
The National Park Service has dropped plans to impose controversial admission fees and new commercial use authorization regulations for 2020.
While awaiting formal confirmation, a coalition of travel organizations has been apprised that David Vela, deputy director exercising the authority of director for the National Park Service, has stated the new commercial use authorization (CUA) requirements planned for 2020 will not be implemented.
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PA 60-Day Pre-Enforcement Period Started
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that the required 60-day pre-enforcement period for the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program has begun and will last until March 4, 2020. Pennsylvania's AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits using electronic speed timing devices.
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California's Meal and Rest Break Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Acting Administrator Jim Mullen announced that FMCSA has granted ABA's petition stating that California's Meal and Rest Break rules are preempted under 49 U.S.C. 31141 as applied to passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers subject to FMCSA's hours of service regulations.
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Legislation Passed to Increase Limousine Safety
The NY state Senate Transportation Committee approved a package of bills intended to increase limousine safety in the wake of the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people, including one that allows the state to impound unsafe vehicles.
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Are you looking to stand-out to reach more tour planners and groups leaders to boost your group sales? After registering for Marketplace, why not choose a sponsorship/advertising opportunity that works for you? Our Marketplace directory reaches over 1,000 planners between group leaders and bus operators.
Link to Sponsorship Form
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We would like to thank our Members who have signed up for a sponsorship:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
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Profile Sheets in Marketplace Directory:
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Ads in
Marketplace Directory:
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Important Deadlines:
- February 15, 2020 - Sponsorship and booth deadline for guaranteed placement in Marketplace Directory.
- February 23, 2020 - Designated hotel room deadline (Wyndham - York)
- February 27, 2020 - Penn State Expo Services starts accepting booth shipments.
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The 80/20 Principle for Tourism Pros Webinar with Sally Davis Berry
The 80/20 Rule is a little-known law of nature that is the secret to being more efficient at work and happier at home. This principle shows us that 20% of our efforts bring us 80% of our results, and vice versa.
Date:
February 11, 2020 11:00AM (EST)
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The Motorcoach PAC allows the Pennsylvania Bus Association to support legislators who work with us to promote, change or defeat legislation that impacts our industry. Contributing to Motorcoach PAC gives us a stronger voice in Harrisburg. Please consider giving $200, $300 or more.
Personal checks may be made payable and sent to:
Motorcoach PAC
200 North Third Street, Suite 1500
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Corporate funds are not permitted in any form. Unincorporated business checks are acceptable providing no owner or partner of the business is a corporation. Please contact Milliron & Goodman if you have any questions at (717) 232-5322. Political Action Committee donations are not tax deductible.
Download the solicitation form for more information.
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