UMA Motorcoach EXPO Scheduled For Feb. 20-23, 2025 In OKC

 is set for February 20-23, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, in Oklahoma City, OK. The event annually brings together bus and motorcoach professionals for networking, educational sessions and to visit an exhibit hall featuring the latest in equipment, products, and services. Other events include an opening session, driver competition, maintenance interchange and competition, receptions, and dinners.

“UMA is excited to welcome attendees to Oklahoma City in February for the UMA Motorcoach EXPO. With the 100^th anniversary of historic Route 66 on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to gather in the middle of that route that draws many motorcoach groups each year,” according to UMA. “After two recent EXPOs on the East Coast, we are delighted to return to the middle of the country and make it easier for western operators to meet with operators in other parts of the country.”

“New this year is a tour of Village Travel’s brand-new custom-built facility in Oklahoma City,” UMA EXPO Chair Scott Riccio, of NorthEast Charter and Tour, said. “Being able to look behind the curtain at a very successful operator’s operations is something everyone should be looking forward to.”

Village Travel’s new facility will also host UMA’s driver rodeo in 2025.

Meanwhile, Travel OK has curated a separate tour of this year’s host city to take place at the conclusion of EXPO on February 23. Highlights of this limited-attendance tour include the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, POPs on Route 66, the Arcadia Round Barn, and dinner served at Chicken Shack.

“We are thrilled to see greater participation (for the upcoming EXPO) by tour operators and the travel segment of the industry,” UMA President & CEO Scott Michael said. “They will be a great complement to the extensive displays of motorcoaches and other equipment for the industry.”

The 2025 UMA EXPO kicks off on February 20 with a Welcome Celebration, again featuring a full dinner and lots of entertainment.

“Our opening night event last year (in Raleigh, NC) with bowling and other activities for members to partake in created the ultimate opening night experience,” Riccio said. “There is nothing better than to reunite with fellow motorcoach friends and associates from around the world in a social setting. We are grateful to the OEMs and other sponsors who are joining together to allow us to repeat a great EXPO kickoff event this year.”

Listed below is the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO daily schedule. All dates, times and events are subject to change. All events will take place at the Oklahoma City Convention Center unless otherwise noted:

Thursday, February 20

Registration is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registration concourse. The UMA State Association Summit will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at a site to be determined. Also scheduled is the Village Travel facility tour from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided. The annual UMA Welcome Celebration is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All UMA EXPO attendees are invited. Transportation to the event will also be provided.

Friday, February 21

The day begins with registration from 7:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the registration concourse. A UMA continental breakfast will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at kiosks inside the convention center.

From 8 to 9:45 a.m., UMA will hold its annual Motorcoach EXPO Opening Session, Active Member Meeting & Legislative and Regulatory Update.

The UMA Maintenance Interchange is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Now in its 27th year, the event allows motorcoach owners, operators, and maintenance professionals to come together in an open forum to discuss maintenance problems they have faced, and to exchange solutions and ideas. Participants are encouraged to submit topics for discussion in advance. The Maintenance Interchange is an operator-to-operator exchange.

The first group of UMA Concurrent Education Sessions is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Also taking place during that time (10 to 11 a.m.) is the UMA Associate/Travel Partner Membership Meeting. Meanwhile, the second group of UMA Concurrent Education Sessions is set for 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The UMA Luncheon with Keynote Speaker is scheduled from 12:30 to 2 p.m., followed by the third group of UMA Concurrent Education Sessions, from 2:15 to 3:10 p.m. This will soon be followed by the fourth group of UMA Concurrent Education Sessions from 3:15 to 4:10 p.m.

A key event on Friday will be the UMA EXPO Exhibit Hall Sneak Preview, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Exhibitors will provide demonstrations and showcase various industry products and services during the Sneak Preview. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled at 4:15 p.m., near the entrance of the Exhibit Hall.

The Sneak Preview After-Party and Dinner, meanwhile, is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at a location to be determined.

Saturday, February 22

Saturday’s UMA EXPO registration is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registration concourse. A UMA continental breakfast will be available from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at kiosks in the convention center. The UMA International Driver Competition will take place Saturday morning at a time and place to be determined. Winners will receive cash prizes, trophies, framed certificates, and official recognition.

There are various UMA Concurrent Education Sessions scheduled for Saturday during the following time slots: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., and 11 a.m. to noon.

The National Association of Motorcoach Operators (NAMO) 2025 Semi-Annual Members Meeting is scheduled from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Meanwhile, the UMA EXPO Exhibit Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, allowing attendees a full day to visit with vendors. Lunch will be available at the Exhibit Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Also starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday is the UMA Maintenance Competition, to be held at the UMA Exhibit Hall Demo Area.

The UMA Awards Gala will take place Saturday evening at the convention center. A reception starts at 6:30 p.m., with the dinner scheduled for 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 23

Sunday is the final day that the Exhibit Hall will be open for the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO. Show floor hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the registration concourse. Brunch will also be available at the Exhibit Hall, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The final event for the 2025 UMA Motorcoach EXPO is the Oklahoma City tour, which takes place from 12:15 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are to meet outside the convention center by 12:10 p.m. for tour transportation.

Visit www.motorcoachexpo.com for updated information.