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Back by popular demand: You’ll now have two great ways to catch up on industry news. We are thrilled to announce that Chauffeur Driven will officially be returning to the print edition this summer! (Don’t worry, you can still read the magazine online, too.)
We know how much our readers loved receiving their print version of CD in their mailboxes—you’ve been asking, and we heard you—so now you’ll have access all our valuable content, Affiliate Central Forum, operator and vendor profiles, up-to-date industry information, and so much more at your fingertips. Best of all, your subscription (print and digital) continues to be completely free.
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[05.18.22]
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Each year the Washington, D.C., hospitality community comes together to celebrate the motorcoach drivers who contribute to the city’s important group travel sector, which, according to American Bus Association, contributed $1.6 billion to the city's economy prior to the pandemic. This year’s event, held May 12 on the National Mall, was the first in two years since COVID delayed the festivities.
Associations greeted drivers on the National Mall (pic courtesy of ABA)
Representatives of the organizations were on hand to meet with drivers and to hand out lunches donated by the Hard Rock Café, gift bags, and bottled water during the event.
“As group travel returns to Washington, DC, we know the important role motorcoach drivers play in helping move groups around our great city and also driving the local economy,” said Destination DC President & CEO Elliott Ferguson, II on the organization’s website. Destination DC is one of the organizers of the event. “Today we celebrate and thank the motorcoach drivers—the unsung heroes who bring the business to our city and have helped make D.C. one of the top group tour destinations in the nation.”
Many other associations were involved in the day’s events, including the two major bus associations: The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the American Bus Association (ABA).
"ABA is a proud support of the DC Loves Buses Day each year," said ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso. "The industry’s tour operators and motorcoach companies are playing a key role in the return of tourism to Washington, D.C., and the rest of the country."
“It’s good to be at this event again and to see buses bringing groups,” said UMA’s Vice President for Legislative & Regulatory Affairs & Industry Relations/COO Ken Presley in the association’s publication, Bus & Motorcoach News. “Showing appreciation like this to the tour bus drivers goes a long way.”
Visit buses.org for more information about ABA. Visit uma.org for more information about UMA.
[05.17.22]
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group (NFI), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced Allen Keith has joined MCI as private market regional vice president for new and pre-owned coach sales in the Northeast region.
MCI VP Coach Sales NE Region Allen Keith
Based in Connecticut., Keith is responsible for new coach and pre-owned coach sales to private operators in the Northeast region, including Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
“Allen brings a wealth of sales experience to MCI and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team. Allens record of accomplishments, both corporate and personal, demonstrates his commitment to building strong relationships and customer loyalty,” said MCI Vice President, Private Market Sales, Patricia Ziska. “Allen will be an exceptional leader the Northeast region, helping our private coach customers to expand and update their fleets with MCI’s industry-leading products."
Keith has 13 years of sales management experience and joins the company following six years as Regional Parts Manager with NFI Parts—another NFI subsidiary.
During his career, Keith has excelled in developing new markets, establishing productive partnerships with coach fleet operators, and helping customers navigate challenges presented by the pandemic through effective management of parts procurement and introduction of new products.
Visit mcicoach.com for more information.
[05.17.22]