A Qualified Buyer represents an established organization that arranges tours/charters. In order to attend ABA Marketplace, the organization must meet the following criteria:

• Is scheduling trips and purchasing travel products out of their business area.

• Has the ability to provide new business/customer base to ABA travel and equipment industry members.

• Makes buying decisions on travel and business components such as food and lodging for groups.

• Representative attending Marketplace actually develops/plans the tours/charters or operates a tour or motorcoach company.

• Annually produces a minimum of 24 tour or charter itineraries.

• Has been in business for at least 2 years.

• Must submit a brief company history as well as a company profile including a list of the organizations the company belongs to and tour itineraries.

• Must submit their Federal ID # and copies of their errors and omissions insurance (minimum $1 million) or, if a motorcoach company, its federal motor carrier number.

• Is a reputable firm with a knowledgeable staff that suppliers work with on a regular basis.