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

Foundation Auctions

The ABA Foundation Auctions at Marketplace, both of which take place on the show floor, will include a LIVE Auction from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. January 11, as well as a Silent Auction scheduled Jan. 8-11.

For more information on how to donate or advertise please visit ABA Auction's Donation Tiers [1], ABA Contribution Form [2] and the Advertising Rate Card [3].

[4]2009 Auction Donations - Tier One
[5] [6]2009 Auction Donations - Tier Two [7]
[8] [9]2009 Auction Donations - Tier Three [10]

Scholarships

Each year the ABA Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to 18 students. In our 10 years of academic outreach we have awarded more then $300,000 in financial support to 121 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 [11]. 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