Dear Members and Friends,
Did you hear?
The PBA 2023 Annual Conference registration is officially open!
The event is scheduled for June 18-21, 2023. We will be in the hometown of Lucille Ball and staying in a luxury resort on the lake. Our theme this year: Keeping a sense of humor in business! We all need a reminder now and then.
The multi-day event welcomes motorcoach operators, tour planners, associate members, and travel supplier members to Network, Educate and Showcase to increase business opportunities.
Check out the video below from our host, Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau.
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REGISTRATION NOTES!
1) All are welcome to attend our events! However, to receive Member pricing, you must login to your PBA member portal. If you have not created an account yet, please do so today.
2) If you are a registered exhibitor for the our Group Leader Marketplace scheduled for March 28, you can get discounted pricing through 5/15/23. Look for the code in your Marketplace Directory!
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3) If you are not yet a PBA Member, join today and get Member pricing!
4) There are sponsorships available, so please check them out. They yield some nice benefits to increase your visibility while supporting our mission. View the available sponsorships and then when registering, select it on your registration form. We thank our current sponsors recognized below!
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FUN FAMS!
Our host, Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau has put together four (4) fun FAMS for you to experience.
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CELEBRATE WITH US!
PBA has been going the extra mile for 100 years! We are excited to celebrate our milestone with you!
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KICK-THE-TIRES HAPPY HOUR!
Visit with bus manufacturers to learn what's new in their models while enjoying a cold beverage!
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INDUSTRY EXPO!
This is an opportunity for bus manufacturers and all vendors serving the motorcoach industry to have one-on-one time with PBA Operator members to showcase their products, services, and to network.
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SALES RETREAT!
A time for motorcoach company tour planners to meet one-on-one with travel suppliers in a fun speed-dating event! The Sales Retreat has two sessions, with a goal for increased business opportunities for everyone.
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EDUCATION!
We have a great program planned for you! Here are the speakers for just a few of our sessions. Also, stay tuned for our Keynote Speaker announcement!
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Cindy Aronson: The Comedy Code
For over 30 years, Cindy Aronson has been a partner in talent development with a variety of outstanding colleges and universities, businesses and organizations, and thousands of talented professionals. Comedy is a powerful teacher. It ignites the power of laughter, which renews, connects, and engages us. It fuels the power of learning with a deep-dive into its greatest minds and legendary performances to discover codes of success that every profession can benefit from. It inspires the power of love. A love for one’s career and craft, their team or ensemble, their audience & community, and their own unique style applied to perform at their very best. Experience The Comedy-Code™. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll love it. All while discovering how comedy’s simple and powerful code can deliver outstanding performance in your business too.
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Peter Pantuso: Industry Updates
Peter is President and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA). As CEO he is responsible for the Association’s day-to-day operations, in addition to his role at ABA, he also serves as President of the National Bus Traffic Association and of the ABA Foundation. He will provide industry updates with the latest information on legislative concerns and regulatory updates. Peter is retiring in 2024, so we will be sure to wish him well while he is visiting us!
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Sheila Scarborough: Get Social Media Savvy
Sheila is a speaker, trainer, and writer specializing in tourism, travel, and social media. She's written for many blogs and print publications and is also a certified Navy Master Training Specialist, with years of experience as an instructor. She will facilitate two sessions: Top Moves to Make Right Now on Social Media: A Best Practices Summary and Help Me Get More Out of LinkedIn.
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SPECIAL HOTEL RATES are being provided by our host hotel, the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. To reserve your hotel room at our special discounted rate of $119.00/night, please follow these simple directions:
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Click here to go to the reservation website
- Click the button that says: ‘SELECT & GO TO THE NEXT STEP’
After selecting link, follow the prompts on the screen to select your:
- Room Type
- Arrival date & Departure date
- Once the room type/dates have been selected; you will be prompted to enter your credit card for deposit.
You may also call the hotel directly at 716-489-2800 and reserve via the Front Desk staff.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! |
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If you have any questions, please give me a call or send me an email.
Thank you!
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Patricia Cowley
Executive Director
Telephone: 717-236-9042
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