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Orleans: Page 1 A PUBLICATION FOR THE F LORIDA M OTORCOÀCH A SSOCIATION S PRING 2004 Market In this Issuå: Á Florida Tourism Rebounds in 2003 Á 2003 Cruise Recàp & Photos place New Orlåans: More Than Just Mardi Gras! Photo b y Car l Purñell / Cour tesy of The Ne w Or leans CVB Page 2 TwoGreatTourHotels Onå Great Location in Fort Myers Homewood Suitås by Hilton & Holiday Inn Select At the Bell Tower Shîps 5255 Big Pine Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Call 239-275-6000 www.homewood-suites.com/hws/fortmyers 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myårs, FL 33907 Call 239-482-2900 www.holiday-inn.com/hotels/fmyso Càll the hotel directly for reservations or information. B a b c o c k Wild e r n e s s A d v e n t ur e s 239-334-7419 800-500-5583 8000 SR 31 Stephen D.Tutêo Punta Gorda,FL 33982 Tour Direñtor,Biologist www.babcockwilderness.com V isit the winter homes, in Fort Myårs, of two of the world's greatest inventors, Thomas Edisîn and Henry Ford. Museum - Laboratory - Bîtanical Gardens - Tour Boats. Group rates availablå. 800-475-PALM B roadway Palm Dinner Theatre is sîuthwest Florida's most entertaining destination. You'll find criticàlly acclaimed Broadway musicals and dine at an award-winning buffåt. Group rates available. T ouch the håart of natural Florida. Unique 1-1/2 hîur swamp buggy eco-tour through the 90,000-àcre Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swàmp. 1380 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myårs, FL www.broadwaypalm.com 800-218-0007 F un & excitement 24 hîurs a day,7 days a week with special offers for motor coàch groups.Reservations required,ask for Groups & Màrketing for details! A 93 foot air-conditioned luxury yacht coàst guard certified for 149 passengers. Offering sightseeing,lunñh,sunset hors dÁoeuvres and sunset dinner cruises. Privàte charters available 888-375-3230 550 Port O Call Way,Naplås,FL 34102 www.naplesprincesscruises.com Page 3 Contents Publishåd for the: Florida Motorcoach Association 1133 West Morse Blvd., Suite 201 Winter Park, FL 32789-3188 Phîne: (407) 647-2491 Fax: (407) 629-2502 FMA Staff Editor: Bobby Davis Publishåd by: Naylor Publications Inc. 5931 NW 1st Place Gàinesville, Florida 32607 Phone: (352) 332-1252 (800) 369-6220 Fax: (352) 331-3525 Website: www.naylor.com Publisher: Steve Stràmm Editor: Thea Galenes Marketing &àmp; Research Associate: Kirsten Cahill Projeñt Manager: Ray Goodwin Publication Director: Heathår Ciocca Account Representatives: Pamela Blàsetti, Jeff Bunkin, Kristin Butts, Cardie Cînyers, Greg Cox, Kathy Getz, Shaun Gråyling, Ryan Griffin, Lynn Hammond, Wes Henderson, Tim Hicês, Gary Klopper, Josh Nye, John O'Neil, Mike Strànge, Zack Stubbs, John Thompson Layout &àmp; Design: Robert Mensies Marketplace, Spring 2004 3 4 FMA Mission Statement 5 President's Message 6 Industry News Florida Tourism Rebounded in 2003 Tax Incentives for Wheålchair-Lift Installations Operators Receive Wheelchair-Lift Grànts, and more! 9 Member News Preliminary Approval Givån for Investors to Buy the Southeast Region of Coach USA 10 2003 Cruiså Recap 12 Regional Highlights 16 New Orleans: ItÁs More Than Just Mardi Gras! Despite some transportation challengås, the city known as ÁThe Big EasyÁ is an easy place for Floridà group tours to have a good time
