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UMA Affiliations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele Nosko
800.424.8262
UMA AND NTA TO CO-LOCATE IN 2013
ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 4, 2009—The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the National Tour Association (NTA) announce their plan to co-locate their two annual business events—the NTA Convention and the UMA Motorcoach Expo. NTA and UMA will introduce the first collaborative event in the first quarter of 2013.
In finalizing the details of the collaboration, UMA’s President & CEO, Victor S. Parra had this to say, “This partnership brings together the resources and brand power of two highly successful events to provide an even better experience for our attendees—from UMA's operators to NTA's travel packagers, not to mention hotels, attractions, destinations, restaurants and all those who service the dynamic group travel market—everyone will benefit.”
UMA and NTA began exploring the possibility of co-locating their annual events in early 2009. Lisa Simon, CTP, NTA President, said, “We had many details to resolve, but when your bottom line goal is to bring your members convenient and more affordable access to more business, it was easy for both the NTA and UMA leadership to make it happen.”
UMA and NTA first entered into a strategic partnership in 2007 resulting in UMA managing the motorcoach exhibits at NTA’s Convention and NTA developing the Destinations & Attractions aisle at the Motorcoach Expo. These efforts have lead to the creation of a co-located event that will be sure to bring even more value and expanded business opportunities to UMA and NTA members.
Each association and its respective membership bring mutually beneficial strengths and expertise to the partnership. NTA’s nearly 3,000 members represent 48 countries. The business mix of its 700 tour company members is very diverse, and motorcoach travel is an integral part of their business. The collaboration with UMA brings NTA’s diversity in touch with the more than 1,100 UMA members located across North America.
About UMA
The United Motorcoach Association is North America's largest association for operators of motorcoach companies providing charter, tour and regular route services. Founded in 1971, UMA is comprised of over 1,200 members located all across North America, with more than 925 charter and tour bus operator members who provide transportation services in all fifty states, Canada and Mexico. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, UMA is dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the entire motorcoach industry and providing its members with programs and services to enhance the success of their operations.
About NTA
The National Tour Association is the preferred association in the tourism industry for packaged travel professionals. NTA strives to provide value for its members by advancing the packaged travel industry through its advocacy efforts and progressive leadership. Connecting its members through business development, government relations, professional development and research, NTA has remained committed to serving its members with integrity and quality service since its founding in 1951. Today, the NTA membership represents 48 countries, and includes tour and travel packagers of all types. More information can be obtained by visiting www.NTAonline.com.
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