This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Sep. 24, 2012 ABA News | Events | Find a Member | Discount of the Month | Trip Planning | Marketplace | Advocacy | Research     FEATURED NEWS An open letter to our ABA members ABA    Share    ABA President and CEO Peter Pantuso addresses recent discussions surrounding a joint industry show. More  INDUSTRY NEWS The gas tax is running low: What should replace it? The Wall Street Journal    Share    The gasoline tax is running on fumes. For decades, the excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel has been the main source of funds for building and maintaining the nation's roadways. It has paid for most of the 4 million road miles currently in service. But now there is agreement across the political spectrum that the gas tax is broken and needs to be replaced, or at least overhauled. More Track Your Vehicles on the Road in Real-Time The Saucon TDS Enterprise System allows you to easily and effectively monitor your fleet remotely including vehicle location, fuel levels, engine diagnostics, tire pressure and more. Offered by ABC Companies, Saucon TDS is a leading mobile resource management system. Learn more about Saucon TDS and view all ABC parts specials. ABA member featured on Mass Transit's Top 40 Under 40 list ABA    Share    Rob Taylo, CEO of ABA member SinglePoint Communications, was recently named to Mass Transit magazine's list of Top 40 Under 40 leaders in transportation. Taylo is founder and CEO of SinglePoint Communications, which provides high-speed wireless Internet access products to the motorcoach and transit industries, including installations on the systems of Greyhound, Coach USA, numerous universities and transit agencies. Read more about Taylo and see the press release. New trouble with American Airlines: A 'CBS This Morning' report CBS News via Peter Greenberg    Share    American Airlines has canceled nearly 300 flights recently and things may get worse. On a normal day, an airline has approximately 100 delays; recently American Airlines had 547 delays. So far in September, the on-time arrival rate has dropped to 54 percent from 74 percent in August. And it's not just the pilots. Find out what is going on with the pilot union, management and the state of the airline in general in this most recent "CBS This Morning" report. More Unpack once and Visit Countless Destinations! Fairfield is conveniently situated between San Francisco and Sacramento just outside Napa Valley making it an ideal location to visit countless historic, world famous destinations and attractions without having to pack up and move every night! Come enjoy and explore Fairfield, California! more New sliding jetliner seat designed to speed up boarding USA Today    Share    Airplane aisles can get as congested as an L.A. freeway when passengers are boarding. Planes have become more crowded and carry-ons larger. One person stopping to shove a bag into the overhead compartment can create a long line and delay boarding. Now, a company in Denver led by a retired Australian Navy test pilot has come up with an idea to speed up boarding. More Come again soon: Hospitality marketers turn to mobile Business 2 Community    Share    A recent interview with La Quinta's chief marketing officer Julie Cary revealed a lot about the mid-level hotel marketing industry and how to stay ahead of the pack. It's no longer about free coffee, breakfast or Wi-Fi. In fact, those are becoming an industry standard. Instead, this CMO is staying ahead by investing in a mobile strategy. More Apple's new iPhone presents challenge for tech-savvy hotels ehotelier.com    Share    Will the iPhone 5's lack of compatibility with alarm clock docking stations cause sleepless nights for some lodging operators? That's what some hospitality analysts are wondering amid big presale numbers for the new smartphone. In recent years, some hotels within brands such as JW Marriott and Sheraton have pitched their tech-friendly accommodations by promoting alarm clocks with docking stations for iPhones. For future owners of iPhone 5's, however, that amenity may become useless. More Ideally located between Washington DC and Baltimore Unrivaled access- 10 minutes to BWI Airport and I-95. Affordable venues- over 3,000 sleeping rooms and ample bus parking. Memorable experiences- festivals, shopping, theatre and more! MORE Discover the unexpected in Jackson Your guests can satisfy their curiosities about life behind bars and discover art, culture, festivals, events, wineries, farms and the beauty of nature. MORE  ASSOCIATION NEWS Pantuso testifies at Congressional hearing on Amtrak subsidies ABA    Share    American Bus Association President and CEO Peter Pantuso told members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Sept. 20, that motorcoach transportation in the United States continues strong year-to-year growth and remains exceptionally competitive against other modes of transportation, especially considering that Amtrak remains heavily subsidized by the federal government. More ABA concludes successful board meeting in Cape Cod ABA    Share    The American Bus Association is pleased to announce that its board of directors concluded a successful and productive fall meeting in Cape Cod, Mass., the week of Sept. 17. ABA staff and several board members also held a successful ABA on the Road event, inviting tourism and travel professionals to discuss important issues and trends in the motorcoach, tourism and travel industry. The ABA Foundation also held a successful fundraiser in Yarmouth on the Cape. More Access Board to meet on pending ADA guidelines for OTR buses and vans ABA    Share    The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board is holding an informational meeting in Seattle on Oct. 2 on a pending rulemaking to revise and update accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses and vans. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to the design and slope of bus ramps and the space needed at the top of ramps by wheelchair users to access the farebox and to turn into the main aisle. More 'Afterglow' is the after-party not to be missed! ABA    Share    Join the ABA Foundation and Hard Rock International for Afterglow, a night of revelry, fun and networking at Marketplace 2013. This late-night event combines everything that the Hard Rock brand represents by mixing great music and friends for a night not soon forgotten. Tickets are $35 if purchased before Marketplace 2013 and $45 on the show floor and at the venue door. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the ABA Foundation. Register now. Sept. 26: Webinar highlights Certification for Sustainable Transportation ABA    Share    On Sept. 26, a webinar will introduce motorcoach and tour operators to the Certification for Sustainable Transportation, a program that helps you reduce vehicle operation costs, save energy and be recognized as being environmentally responsible. Register now. OMCA/ABA Tour Operator Summit proposals due Oct. 1 ABA    Share    We are now accepting proposals from destinations to host the 2013 OMCA/ABA Tour Operator Summit. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to showcase your destination or property to 50 tour operators who will bring groups back to your facilities. The summit, which brings tour operators together to improve business prospects through education and networking, is in its third year. Proposals are due Oct. 1. More ABA welcomes new members ABA    Share    Sept. 24 — new members Help ABA give a warm welcome to these new members who recently joined the association. Be sure to print and add these companies to your 2012 ABA Motorcoach Marketer. More September MTN released ABA    Share    In this month's edition of Motorcoach Travel News, ABA tallies the votes and announces the Top 100 Events in North America for motorcoach groups. Plus, the ABA Foundation recently released its annual census of the motorcoach industry. We'll take a look at the numbers and see how Wi-Fi on motorcoaches may be drawing more passengers. In safety news, ABA President and CEO Peter Pantuso discusses Marketplace and a new, exclusive one-day program that ABA and the National Transportation Safety Board will be offering for motorcoach company officials when we meet in Charlotte, N.C., in January. ABA's Pre-trip Passenger Safety Video is also being updated, and we are taking orders now. With your help, the Jessica Ghawi Scholarship continues to grow. The scholarship started in late July after the death of Ghawi and 11 others in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting. Ghawi is the daughter of longtime ABA member Sandy Phillips of San Antonio. We'll have updates on these stories and more in this month's edition. 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