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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 8, 2025

Driving Toward a Greener Future: A Conversation with Panorama Tours’ Michelle Petelicki

In this conversation, she shares how her company is putting sustainability into practice, how motorcoaches are stepping up during moments of crisis, and why events like the FIFA World Cup could be pivotal opportunities for the industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 5, 2025

ABA Foundation Releases 2024 Motorcoach Group Travel Economic Impact Report 

The new report reveals motorcoach group travel generated nearly $90 billion in economic activity and supported more than half a million U.S. jobs in 2024.

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PodcastsAugust 29, 2025

Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama’s Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact sustainable, the impact of the ABA’s report, and much more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2025

ABA, AIANTA Partner to Grow Indigenous Tourism in Group Travel

The collaboration underscores ABA’s commitment to supporting Indigenous tourism as a driver of cultural preservation, economic growth, and authentic travel experiences across North America.

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Newsby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

Inside the EPA's Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fix and Its Impact on the Motorcoach Industry

Starting with model year 2027, EPA requirements state that all new diesel on-road trucks and motorcoaches must be engineered to avoid sudden and severe power loss after running out of DEF. Find out more about what led to the EPA's decision and how it will benefit operators.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

New Motorcoach Sales Fall 5.6% Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

American Bus Association (ABA) President/CEO Fred Ferguson said the motorcoach industry’s recovery in 2024 is now slowing due to higher supply chain costs, policy uncertainty, and declining buyer confidence linked to significant trade policy changes.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2025

Motorcoach Sustainability, Special Events and More with Panorama Tours' Michelle Petelicki

Michelle Petelicki, president of New Jersey’s Panorama Tours, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how the motorcoach industry is in fact sustainable, the impact of the ABA’s report, and much more.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2025

New Census Highlights Motorcoach Sector’s Reach and Resilience

Conducted by Tourism Economics, the census offers a data-rich look at the motorcoach industry’s scale, structure, and service reach.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

Report: Motorcoaches Set Standard for Clean, Connected Travel

Commissioned by the ABAF and developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, the report presents a comprehensive, data-driven look at the sustainability performance of motorcoach operators and manufacturers and their role in advancing clean, efficient transportation.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2025

American Bus Association’s Board Unveils Strategic Plan to Strengthen Industry

Framed as a launchpad for the next century, the plan outlines ABA’s vision to strengthen its leadership, enhance member value, and elevate the motorcoach industry’s role in North American mobility and tourism.

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