New operator membership in IMG begins with sponsorship by an existing IMG Operator/Shareholder. Typically, the IMG sponsor and the potential new member have an established business relationship. Discussions regarding IMG membership fees, standards and program benefits, as well as the potential member's fleet size and business practices allow the sponsor to determine whether or not the new operator should be recommended for IMG membership. If recommended, each IMG Shareholder exercises his/her right to accept or reject the new company for membership. Membership in IMG is granted by a unanimous shareholder vote. Each IMG Shareholder purchases one share of IMG stock, valued at $1,500.00 and pays IMG operator annual marketing fees of $7,500.00. These fees provide support to the following marketing programs: 

• Profile Page in the IMG Travel Resource Guide. Distributed annually to 30,000 travel planners.

• Centralized bulk purchasing discount programs providing refunds and discounts for a wide array of products, including: motorcoach equipment, consumables, parts, tires, fuel, insurance services, cleaning products, first - run airline edited movies, office supplies, etc.

• Complimentary registration to the annual Strategic Alliance Meeting (SAM), where IMG brings together motorcoach members with their preferred industry suppliers for results - oriented business meetings. Many industry suppliers offer exclusive rates, programs and packages to IMG Operators.

• Complimentary registration to the annual Maintenance & Safety Forum, where key maintenance and safety personnel learn about new products and the latest equipment, safety and operational techniques from industry vendors, trainers and peers.

• Access to the IMG Safety Network and 24-hour emergency contact list. Service among IMG Shareholders is backed by the IMG $3,500 Maintenance Guarantee.

• Domestic and International Tradeshow representation and presence: World Travel Market in London, TIA's Pow Wow, UMA Expo, NTA, Bank Travel Management GLAMER, ABA Marketplace and more.

• Opportunity to participate in the ONLY 20 Group Financial/Operations Management Program designed exclusively for the motorcoach industry: "Taking action to increase your profits through noncompetitive, professional and industry benchmarking."

• Access to an innovative driver training program, designed exclusively for IMG that examines driver hiring, retention and training from a customer service standpoint.

• Monthly local and national news releases and public relations campaigns.

• Sales lead generation and distribution, customer quote system and inter - operator referrals.