Branson tour operator hopeful gas prices will fall
Rob Jones is hoping gas prices stabilize and fall, knowing that the recent uptick in motorcoach tour business could be reversed.
Rob Jones is hoping gas prices stabilize and fall, knowing that the recent uptick in motorcoach tour business could be reversed.
Like many motorcoach tour company owners, Rob Jones is watching the upsurge in gas prices with great interest. Jones is hoping gas prices stabilize and fall, knowing that the recent uptick in motorcoach tour business could be reversed.
Tour operators have weathered a faltering economy with a focus on short trips and the continued draw of several favorite destinations.
The motorcoach tour business is not recession-proof, but it is resilient in the face of today’s tough economy. Operators say the number of people booking motorcoach tours is down from last year and they attribute more last-minute cancellations and smaller group sizes to the downturn. But as people tighten their belts and purse strings, those who still wish to travel see motorcoaches as the most affordable option.