Foundation Mission

The ABA Foundation Mission is to answer the call to support the industry with research and scholarships that benefit the ABA, policy-makers and the public

ABA Foundation Spring Golf Outing

The ABA Foundation  Bridgestone spring golf outing took place at the luxurious Amelia Island Plantation, Florida with more than 30 participants and sponsorship from 5 companies the ABA Foundation raised over $20,000 for our Scholarship & Research Programs.

 

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:

• Bridgestone/Firestone
• Motor Coach Industries
• ABC Companies
• Pacific Western
• Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
  

Scholarships

Each year the ABA Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to 19 students. In our 12 years of academic outreach we have awarded more then $435,000 in financial support to 140 scholars. Our program enables ABA members and the general public to work towards degrees that support the travel and tour industry as well as promote academic excellence and diversity.

Research

The ABA Foundation supports the Motorcoach travel industry by conducting both professional and graduate research. Below are some of our recent research and programming.

• Economic Impact Studies of Motorcoach Destinations
• Comparisons of Energy Use and Emissions
• Impact of Motorcoaches on Society and Economy
• University Based Research Program