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us easily, but word-ofmouth has been our most effective marketing tool.” As with any reputable motorcoach company, Space Tours is committed to putting highly qualified, well trained uniformed professional drivers in its vehicles. “With new drivers, I like to get to know them personally,” Vargas said. “Most of our drivers have been here for seven years
going to speak well of our company and provide a good service for clients,” Vargas said. To better serve international travelers, Space Tours’ drivers are fully bilingual
“We conduct safety meetings with drivers every month, and we try to send them to a school that provides defensive driving courses.” or more. I do all I can to keep our drivers.” In addition to getting to know new drivers on a personal basis to ensure they are a good fit for the company, Vargas also conducts background and driver’s license checks. New drivers are also road tested, while accompanied by an experienced driver. “We want team-oriented people who are
(Spanish/English), with many years of experience serving international visitors to Florida, according to the company’s website. Space Tours works closely with a wellknown industry insurance provider that provides the company with safety DVDs and printed materials. “We conduct safety meetings with driv-
ers every month, and we try to send them to a school that provides defensive driving courses,” Vargas said. Vargas is optimistic about the future of Space Tours. “I feel good,” he said. “I think the past predicts the future. I have survived 20 years now, and I am expecting to be in business another 20 years. “There is always going to be a need for buses to transport people to the attractions in the Orlando area. Motorcoach and shuttle transportation is an inexpensive and convenient way for people to travel.” Contact: Space Tours, LLC, 5381 Watervista Drive, Orlando, FL 328241440. Phone: 407-903-9996; Fax: 407-363-1440. Email: info@spacetoursbus.com. Website: www.spacetoursbus.com.
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ffering tours and charter service throughout the western United States and Canada, Experience Oregon, Inc., of Eugene, OR, has been in business since 1991. “Experience Oregon tours serve mostly
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