Canadian, Mexican Travel Bookings To The U.S. Rose In 2011, Continued Growth Projected For 2012
Folks in the travel and tourism industry in the United States received some great news from the Department of Commerce (DOC) earlier this month. Two surveys commissioned by the DOC, Canadian and Mexican tour operators saw solid growth in bookings to the United States in 2011, and projected similar results for 2012.... more
Happy Birthday Bert!
Industry legend and Campus Coach founder, Bert Askwith, turns 101 years old on March 2nd.... more
Online D.C. Motorcoach Forum To Be Held March 7th
In March 2011, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in collaboration with Destination DC and ABA, hosted the first District Motorcoach Forum.... more
ABA Gives 2012 Marketplace Attendees A $50 Dollar Certificate Towards The Cost Of Their Marketplace
The American Bus Association has sent a coupon worth $50 off the cost of registration for Marketplace 2013 to every delegate who attended Marketplace 2012.... more
Marketplace 2013 Website Is Live
Although we all just got back from Marketplace 2012 a little over a month ago, many of you are probably already hard at work preparing for next year’s show. And so is ABA. We’ve already launched the Marketplace 2013 website.... more
Megabus Launches New Bus Tracking Application for Customers
Megabus announced the launch of its new “Megabus USA” mobile application last week. Passengers can now use the free app to determine the estimated time of arrival for their bus and find bus stop locations.... more
American Bus Association Foundation Scholarship Deadline is April 2
The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) announced last week that it will offer 20 scholarships in 2012 ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 per award. The application deadline is Monday, April 2.... more
Top 100 Nominations Open
ABA is now accepting nominations from members for the 2013 Top 100 Events in North America.... more
CTIS Customer Service Course Opens March 15
Students enrolled in the Certified Travel Industry Specialist (CTIS) program are advised that Customer Service, a required course for all CTIS students, begins on March 15.... more
More News from GroupTravelConnect.com & CharterBusConnect.com
The Group Connect staff recently attended the Bank Travel Management Conference in Memphis and the UMA Expo on Long Beach to promote our online products to tour planners and bus operators. Attendees were excited to find these products available to assist them in promoting their business and the opportunity to reach qualified suppliers of group travel.... more
New ABA Members To Add To Your 2011 Motorcoach Marketer
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more
