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Vol. CIII · No. 5 · The Quarterly Bulletin
Virginia Motorcoach Association
May 16, 2026 · Richmond Edition
A Trade Association · Since 1923

Virginia's voice for the motorcoach industry, for one hundred and three years.

VMA represents operators, travel planners, and trade partners across the Commonwealth — promoting safe charter and tour travel, advocating just legislation, and standing for the men and women who keep Virginia moving.

103
Years of Service
87
Operator Members
14
Standing Committees
$1.4B
Annual VA Economic Impact

The Featured Bulletin

Filed Under
Annual Programming
ConveningAug 9 – 12, 2026
Registration Now Open

The 2026 VMA / NCMA Regional Meeting

Three days of operator education, legislative briefings, and supplier showcases — held jointly with the North Carolina Motorcoach Association at the historic Virginia Crossings Hotel, Glen Allen.

Venue
Virginia Crossings
City
Glen Allen, VA
Format
In-person · Hybrid

Three Pillars of the Association

By Bylaw · Article II
Section 1.04
01

Legislative Advocacy

Standing watch in Richmond and Washington — fighting encroachment, discrimination, and inequitable taxation against motorcoach operators across the Commonwealth.

Read the Brief →
02

Operator Education

Safety seminars, regulatory updates, and the Annual Convention — equipping owners and drivers with the standards expected of a century-old industry.

View Programs →
03

Industry Fellowship

From the Scholarship Program to the Life Members Roll — VMA is a community of the people who have devoted their working lives to charter and tour travel.

Meet the Members →

Executive Board

2026 – 2027 Term
Casey NewtonPresident · Newton Bus Service, Inc.Term '27
Henry PalmerVice President · Quick's Bus CompanyTerm '27
Beth HoughTreasurer · L W Transportation Charter ServicesTerm '27
J. Morgan BrownImm. Past President · Magic Carpet ToursTerm '27
+ 9 elected directors View Full Board →

From the Desk

Legislative
March 6, 2026

VMA General Assembly Report Released

Full breakdown of the 2026 session — fuel tax exemptions, charter parking provisions, and the new commercial driver compensation framework.

Feb 22, 2026

Hurricane Evacuation Plan Updated

Coordination protocols for VMA members supporting Virginia Department of Emergency Management evacuations have been revised for the 2026 season.

Jan 14, 2026

2026 Scholarship Program Opens

Three scholarships awarded annually to children and grandchildren of full-time motorcoach industry employees in Virginia.

Membership · 2026

Stand with an institution that has stood for the industry for 103 years.

Operator, associate, and life memberships all carry the same weight — a seat at the table when Virginia decides how, where, and why motorcoaches move.