Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

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ABA Board Member John Percy Named Inaugural Wayne Chandler Award Winner

  • January 10, 2022
  • 1-min read

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During ABA's Marketplace 2022 in Grapevine, Texas, the Grand Ole Opry named ABA Board Member and CEO of Destination Niagara USA John Percy, Jr., as the first recipient of the Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award. 

When presenting the award, Kristi Driver of Opry Entertainment described Percy as “The award committee chose the perfect inaugural recipient.”

Driver said words that people use to describe Percy include: 

Well-respected
Innovative
Eager
Larger-than-life personality
Impactful
Mentor
Supportive
Great leader 
Welcomes a new face into the room 
Commitment
Always making a difference

ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso said “There couldn’t be a better recipient of the first Wayne Chandler award than John Percy. This award is well deserved.”

The Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award – created in memory of Wayne Chandler who spent more than 30 years promoting the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, as well as Nashville and Tennessee, and Opry Entertainment – recognizes an individual who creatively works within the group travel industry to build partnerships for the promotion of all tourism market segments and destinations.

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