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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT THE NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM, MAY 12

(NEW BEDFORD, MA) – Peter Pantuso, president of the American Bus Association will speak at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Thursday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater. A reception to “meet and greet Pete” will follow in the Jacobs Family Gallery, concluding at 5:00 p.m. The event is free but reservations are required by calling Museum Admissions: (508) 997-0046, ext. 100, or by email to: plowe@whalingmuseum.org

“We are very excited to welcome Peter to the Whaling Museum. He is one the nation’s leaders in the group travel and tourism business and a highly sought-after speaker in the North American travel industry,” said James Russell, museum president.

“With such a concerted effort by so many arts and cultural organizations to boost tourism to New Bedford and the region, the Whaling Museum is pleased to be the convener. We invite our many city and regional partners to come and meet Peter to learn how to increase visitors through motorcoach group tours. We also want to thank Capt. John Boats Whale Watching and Fishing Tours of Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for their partnership and assistance,” Mr. Russell said.

Established in 1926, ABA represents approximately 1,000 motorcoach and tour companies in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,800 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry, as well as travel industry businesses including lodging, food service, and travel professionals such as receptive operators who specialize in tour planning for a local area.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales and whaling. The cornerstone of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Museum is located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in the heart of the city's historic downtown and is open daily. For a complete calendar of events, visit the Whaling Museum online at www.whalingmuseum.org. Join the Museum's online community at flickr.com, facebook.com, Twitter, and blog at www.whalingmuseumblog.org.