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Product Pavilion Education Seminars
Saturday, Jan. 10
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Do You Have a 21st Century Crisis Management Plan?: BISC Panel
This panel discussion is aimed at operators, product and service providers, manufacturers and even destinations. It is designed to help ABA member companies adopt best practices for following safety protocols, including the importance of developing and updating a current company policy manual. Discussion also includes the importance of routine maintenance, service and inspection procedures; how to prepare and handle a crisis situation as a team; and how to deal with the media in a crisis communications scenario. Moderated by Norm Littler, ABA’s Vice President of Industry & Regulatory Affairs, panelists include: Charlie Corder of Coach USA discussing “The Importance Of Having A Current Company Policy Manual,” Al Smith of Greyhound Lines addressing “The Team Approach In A Crisis,” Chris Crean of Peter Pan Bus Lines reviewing “The Tabletop Exercise -- Practice, Practice, Practice,” and ABA Senior Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Media Relations Eron Shosteck sharing tools for “Dealing With The Media In Today's World.”
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The 2010 EPA Regulations: Cleaner Diesels, Cleaner Air Panel Discussion: Detroit Diesel TBD, Cummins TBD, Volvo TBD, Fuel Provider TBD
The new Environmental Protection Agency regulations slated for 2010 will make today's clean diesel systems in new motorcoaches even cleaner, as the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel operators have used in their coaches since 2006 will power a new generation of ultra-clean engines. How are these new engines different from the revolutionary clean diesel powerplants introduced in 2007? From fuel economy, to engine maintenance, to emissions control, learn from leading motorcoach engine manufacturers and a fuel provider what these new regulations mean for your business.
Sunday, Jan. 11
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fuel For Thought On Diesel, Alternative Power Sources, Pump Prices and Maximizing Mileage: Jay Thompson
This special session focusing on fuels will provide insight into the many variables affecting the fuel that goes into every motorcoach tank. Topics will include Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, ethanol, Biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel; the relationship between crude and pump price; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Urea) for Selective Catalyst Reduction exhaust systems; and fuel savings tips to benefit every operator.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Operator Seminar
Business Leaders Forum
Hear from the country’s most innovative motorcoach operators in a lively panel discussion about the entrepreneurial challenges facing the motorcoach industry. Learn how leading operators have made their businesses excel, and how to grow yours by better marketing motorcoach travel as an experience, empowering customers by offering choices, and differentiating yourself from the competition.
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