Tour/Charter operators find silver linings in downturn

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Tour and charter operators have modified their business strategies by involving in new markets and improving customer services, to compensate the downturn and economic insecurity experienced by the industry after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The tactics like targeting specific clientele, telemarketing and short-notice reservations adopted by various tour and charter operators to endure and expand their business are discussed.

Marketing procedures, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, Management dynamics, Passenger Transportation Arrangement, Management, Economic aspects, Travel industry, Company business management, Tour operators, Customer relations

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Bus raises the roof on great outdoors

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A coalition of bus industry and government partners showcase a park-style bus designed to give riders a heightened experience of nature, including winter snowfall at Yellowstone National Park. The technology applied to enhance the features of this park bus are explained.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, National Parks, Innovations, National parks and reserves, Bus industry

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Hurricane prompts community outreach by public, private operators

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Lee County Transit (LeeTran), Escot Bus Lines, LYNX, Mears Transportation provided public services to the residents of southwest and central Florida, who were hit by Hurricane Charley in August. The problems that were faced by these transporters are presented.

United Kingdom, Freight Transportation, Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Freight transportation arrangement, Freight transportation industry, Hurricane Charley, 2004, Escot Bus Lines, Lynx Inc.

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