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NPS Officially Withdraws Plans to Implement Increase in CUA and Commercial Tour Entrance Fees
The proposed higher fee structure has been a high-priority issue for ABA and many of our industry colleagues since the announcement to significantly raise fees was first made in October 2017.
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Notification of Agency Decision Regarding Proposal Applicable to Road-Based Commercial Tours
We are told an official statement is imminent announcing that NPS is withdrawing the April 2018 changes to the CUA requirements for road-based commercial tours, and increased commercial tour entrance fees.
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ABA to Host Open Conference Call on National Park Service
On Feb. 11, ABA will be hosting an open conference call to discuss the National Park Service and other issues affecting the motorcoach industry.
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The More You Know... Coronavirus and Springtime in Washington, D.C. Webinars
As the industry prepares for its upcoming spring travel season, there are few newsworthy events happening that could possibly affect your business.
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NPS Delays Policy and Fee Updates for Road-Base Commercial Tours by Six Months
The National Park Service has announced a six-month delay on Commercial Use Authorization policy and fee updates. New requirement date is April 2020.
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NPS Makes Policy Shift on CUA Fees
On Aug. 2, the National Park Service made a major policy shift regarding Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) fees.
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Industry Leaders Meet to Discuss Parks and Other Issues
Leaders of the motorcoach, tour and travel industry came together to discuss issues affecting all aspects of the industry and their respective members.
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Why You Should Pay Attention to National Park Service Fee Increase Plans
Groups Today spoke with Suzanne Rohde, Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy at ABA, to learn more about National Park Service fees.
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New Pricing Policies at National Parks Could Push Operators to Reduce Tours
Suzanne Rohde, vice president of Government Affairs & Policy, spoke with Travel Weekly about the National Park Service's plans to raise entrance fees and CUAs on motorcoach groups traveling in the parks across the country.
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NPS Announces Revised Entrance Fee and CUA Proposal
The American Bus Association has been actively working on this issue since the original draft proposal was announced by NPS with our travel or tourism colleagues.
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