Industry Associations

Dan Dipert is a member of several of the most prominent and forward-thinking industry associations in the tourism industry--both locally and nationally. When you are traveling on a Dan Dipert Motor Coach, you have all the members of these fine organizations to support you.

	International Motorcoach Group IMG is comprised of independently owned tour and charter companies that have created a network of travel services. The owners of IMG operate more than 7,000 vehicles in North America, with more than 21 million charter and tour customers counting on the alliance to provide solutions to their transportation needs. As an IMG owner, we are required to meet very high standards. These standards - in safety, equipment quality, comfort, performance, customer service and emergency assistance - are by far the most stringent in the industry. Autumn Dipert Brown, the company Chief Operating Officer currently serves on the Board of Directors of the organization and led the organization to create the Nationally recognized multi-media Motorcoach Driver Training Program modeled after the program in place at Dan Dipert since 2002.
	United Motorcoach Association or UMA Dan Dipert Coaches is very active in UMA, a thriving association of motorcoach owners and industry suppliers with other 1000 members located all across North America. Over the last 30 years UMA has remained true to its mission to serve and protect the interests and needs of the small motorcoach owner/operator and the industry as a whole. UMA benefits you as a consumer by promoting appropriate safety regulation and educating the industry by conducting outstanding seminars in conjuction with the FMCSA regarding safety. Dan Dipert Coaches participates fully in all the educational activities of UMA by attending both its annual convention and the annual Safety Management Seminars.
	National Tour Association or NTA NTA exists to provide unsurpassed value for the global packaged travel industry. The National Tour Association is an organization of nearly 4,000 tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry. NTA comprises members from 27 countries and is committed to providing business opportunities and knowledge to its members, while offering a collaborative, caring environment in which to build relationships. Dan Dipert, the founder, was proud to serve as President of NTA in 1981.
	Dallas Convention and Visitor's Bureau The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) offers a variety of services to assist you in hosting your event in Dallas. They are happy to customize services to meet your specific needs in order to enhance your event and Dan Dipert Coaches and the DCVB look forward to providing your group with the personal attention that has made Big D so unique!
	Fort Worth Convention and Visitor's Bureau Cowtown's revitalized downtown area is an award-winning model of urban planning. The Fort Worth Convention Center has been expanded and renovated recently and many hotels have been recently or are currently being remodeled. You'll find plenty to see and do in Fort Worth, including Western heritage, cultural attractions, sporting events and the best downtown area in Texas. And Fort Worth is filled with friendly, helpful people. All that and, compared to other Texas cities, Fort Worth is surprisingly affordable and convenient.
	Arlington Convention and Visitor's Bureau Arlington......and the crowd goes wild! Just 15 mintues from DFW Airport and centrally located, we are the tradition of Rangers Ballpark baseball under the sun. The thrill of dropping more than 25 stories on a Six Flags Over Texas coaster. The splash of cool water on a hot summer day at Hurricane Harbor. We are cheering of nearly 100,000 fans in the $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium, where the rockers want to preform and athletes from all sports want to see replays on its 160-foot screen, the laregest HDTV on the planet! Host your group at any one of these venues and your crowd will cheer you on! We offer free services such as the acquirement of step- on guides, speakers and great-group discounted rates and most importantly, affordability. Few cities can make the crowd go wild like Arlington!
	Arlington Chamber of Commerce The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is the city's primary economic development entity, working in partnership with both public and private sectors to identify trends and address economic challenges that will affect the future success of the Arlington community.