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The American Indigenous Tourism Association Returns to IPW 2026
Travelers Continue to Seek Authentic Indigenous Experiences in the U.S.
Visit Salt Lake Launches Volunteer Hub Ahead of 2034 Olympic Winter Games
The initiative will prepare volunteers for large events such as the Utah 2034 Winter Games
House Highway Bill Advances Out of Committee with Additional Motorcoach Improvements
Next stop: Congress On May 21, 2026, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee amended and approved the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) following a lengthy markup that began at […]
SCMA Announces New Orleans as Location for Next Annual Convention & Marketplace
The association’s annual event takes place August 30 through September 1, 2026 The South Central Motorcoach Association (SCMA) is headed to New Orleans for its 2026 Annual Convention & Marketplace, […]
Museum of Appalachia Expands Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Museum of Appalachia will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an expanded two-day Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration on July 3 and 4, 2026. Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee […]
ABAF Releases 2025 Motorcoach Census Showing Industry Growth, Broad Service Reach, and 77K Jobs Supported
New research finds 1,891 companies operated 50,968 motorcoaches across the United States and Canada in 2025, with charter service leading a diverse and expanding market. The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) today […]
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From economic impact studies to market trends, our research provides the insights that shape strategies, guide policy, and strengthen the industry’s future.
2026 Bus Census
Executive Summary About the Research/White Paper About the Report: The 2026 Bus Census explores the size and activity of the motorcoach transportation service industry in the U.S. and Canada in […]
Intercity Buses and the Clean Air Act
American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) explores how anti-idling programs under the Clean Air Act present significant safety risks for motorcoach operations. The organization offers a legislative recommendation to protect bus […]
Motorcoach Travel Data by State and District
2024 U.S. Motorcoach Group Travel Economic Impact Map You can access the associated full research report and state-specific findings on the main research page. How to Use the Interactive Map […]
2024 Economic Impact of Motorcoach Group Travel in the United States
Executive Summary About the Report This detailed economic impact analysis quantifies the economic role of motorcoach group travel. The national and state reports examine direct spending impacts, total economic impact, […]
Senior Citizens and Motorcoach Travel
Texas A&M researchers examine how members of the Baby Boomer generation use motorcoach travel and ways to market to this demographic. Executive Summary About the Report This 2008 report explores […]
Motorcoach Industry Self-Sufficiency Research
Motorcoach operations form the backbone of the American transportation network by providing flexible, cost-effective traveling options to the public. Motorcoaches are part of the economic, transportation, and environmental solution and […]
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