ABA Foundation

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

Bridgestone Golf Fundraiser

On the morning of Wednesday, May 5th in Branson Missouri the ABA Foundation will hold a golf tournament at Branson Creek to help raise funds for industry scholarships and research. The countries largest motorcoach operators will be in attendance and we hope to see you and your employees on the green!

• Travel and Supplier Sign Up Form [1]
• Tour and Bus Operator Sign Up Form [2]

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 [3]. 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