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ABA Foundation Releases 2024 Motorcoach Group Travel Economic Impact Report |
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From small towns to big cities, ABAF's report showed motorcoach group travel fueled $16 billion in tax revenue and billions in
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From Metro:
The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) recently released its new report, 2024 Economic Impact of Motorcoach Group Travel in the United States. This comprehensive study, conducted by Tourism Economics on behalf of ABAF, quantifies the economic activity generated by motorcoach group travel, which is defined as organized charter, tour, and sightseeing trips by motorcoach (excluding scheduled commuter or intercity bus service) nationwide.
According to the report's findings, motorcoach group travel generated a total economic impact of $89.7 billion in 2024, underscoring the industry's crucial role in the U.S. travel and tourism sector. The analysis examines direct spending by motorcoach travelers and operators, as well as the downstream indirect and induced effects on employment, wages, and tax revenues across the country...................
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Blue Compass RV Partners with Monday Night Football |
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Photo: Blue Compass via RV Business News |
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From RV Business News:
Blue Compass RV, the fastest-growing RV dealership group in North America, announced an exciting new relationship with Disney Advertising. The 2025-26 NFL season is here, and Blue Compass RV, with dealerships throughout the U.S., becomes ESPN’s preferred RV dealer, and will have a presence during ESPN’s Monday Night coverage, throughout the season, according to a release.
Following a full nationwide rebrand by Blue Compass RV on its over 100 dealerships across America, this collaboration with Disney Advertising celebrates two of America’s passions: football and the freedom to explore the open road with family and friends. Fans tuning in to ESPN on Monday Nights will spot a custom-wrapped Blue Compass RV Class A Diesel Luxury Motor Home, decked out in ESPN and Monday Night Football branding. The RV will provide ESPN Production and talent a home base all season long.
“We’re thrilled to forge a relationship with Disney Advertising and bring Blue Compass RV to Monday Night Football for the 2025-26 season,” said Jon Ferrando, founder, CEO and president of Blue Compass RV. “Football, tailgating, and RV travel are all about bringing people together..................
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| New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses at Startup |
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Stock Photos via Pixabay & School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
With the new school year underway, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is drawing urgent attention to the dangerous and ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped school buses. The organization is calling on all New York drivers to be extra vigilant as school buses are back on daily routes across the state.
In a statement released last week, NYAPT emphasized the critical need for motorists to obey traffic laws designed to protect student safety, especially during boarding and drop-off times. According to a statewide survey of school bus drivers conducted by NYAPT, incidents of motorists passing stopped school buses remain a serious threat to student safety.
“Providing New York’s school-age children a safe school bus ride to and from school each day is our top priority, and we urge all motorists to do their part and be extra cautious as schools reopen,” said Marc Medina, NYAPT president and transportation director for the Farmingdale School District on Long Island. ......................................................
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