ABA’s Peter Pantuso Testifies Before Congress
ABA President & CEO, Peter Pantuso made a trip to Capitol Hill last week to testify on motorcoach safety regulations before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade.... more
FMCSA Launches SAFERBus iPhone App.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) unveiled its SaferBus iPhone/iPad application last week. The new app gives bus riders a quick and free way to review a bus company's safety record before buying a ticket or booking group travel.... more
Time Is Running Out: Apply For An ABA Scholarship By 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
New Study: Marketplace Delivers Relationships + Return on Investment To Delegates
According to a new study released last week Marketplace 2012 in Grapevine, Texas generated a total of $80,000,000 worth of booked business for show participants.... more
Department Of Commerce: Domestic and International Tourism Rose By 8.1% In 2011
The U.S. Department of Commerce released tourism data last week revealing that international and domestic tourism spending increased 8.1 percent in 2011.... more
Marketplace News: Registration Opens April 3rd and April 4th
Registration for Marketplace 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina will open on April 3rd for DMOs, Receptive Operators, Operators and Associates, and April 4th for Lodging and Attractions.... more
Coastal Network Cooperative To Hold 1st Annual Matt Harper Scholarship Walk
The Coastal Network Cooperative (CNC), a collection of business leaders dedicated to growing the tour and travel market Myrtle Beach, S.C., will hold the first annual Matt Harper Scholarship Walk on May 5th.... more
Hart Appointed To U.S. Commission On Civil Rights District Of Columbia Advisory Committee
ABA’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy, Clyde Hart, has been appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights District of Columbia Advisory Committee for a two-year term.... more
2012 ASCAP and BMI Deadline approaching for ABA operator members!
ABA operators have until April 15th to purchase discounted music licenses through ASCAP and BMI.... more
Buy Your Tickets For The ABA Foundation Evening At The Park Fundraiser Today!
Spend an evening at the ballpark with the ABA Foundation! At the event, you’ll have the opportunity to network with your industry friends and colleagues while watching the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The purchase price includes transportation to and from Gaylord National, tickets in the world-class PNC Diamond Seats, all-inclusive food and beverages including draft beer, house wine and soda, complimentary in-seat food and beverage service and access to the PNC Diamond Stars and Stripes Club.... more
Trailways Announces 2011 Bus Driver of the Year and Safety Awards
Jonathan Wilson of Kobussen Trailways was honored with the 2011 Driver of the Year Award during the Trailways 76th annual Stockholders Conference & Meeting Awards Gala.... more
Spring Is Here & GroupConnect Hits the Road!
Spring has sprung and GroupConnect is participating in the ABA/OMCA Tour Operator Summit in Atlantic City this week and is excited to meet with the members and provide them with more information. Stop by the GroupConnect booth and register to win a Kindle Fire. While you are there you can update your contact information.... more
New ABA Members To Add To Your 2012 Motorcoach Marketer
ABA warmly welcomes the following new members who recently joined the association... more
