ABA-led Coalition Supports Great American Outdoors Act

Last week, the American Bus Association led a coalition letter of industry partners, including the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA), National Tour Association (NTA), and U.S. Travel Association (USTA), to […]

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Study: Hotel supply shortage causing ‘tourism leak’

A study by Top Fabric reveals that hotel supply in mid-sized US cities is struggling to keep up with tourism demand, leading to “tourism leakage,” in which visitors shorten their […]

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Route 66 Centennial: A Once-in-a-Century Opportunity for Travel and Tourism

National initiatives, preservation projects, and new tourism resources are helping communities and travel planners capitalize on the Route 66 Centennial.

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ABA Helps Drive Bipartisan BUSES Act Forward for Motorcoach Operators

The bipartisan legislation would deliver clearer rules, stronger protections, and real operational relief for bus operators. The American Bus Association is helping lead one of the bus industry’s most important […]

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New York City Is Moving to Raise Fines on Bus Companies

UPDATE: The hearing originally scheduled for June 17 has been deferred to October 20, 2026 at noon Eastern. The sample letter below has been changed to reflect the new date. […]

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Driving Toward Zero

For an industry built on movement, change comes naturally. But the transformation now underway in the motorcoach world isn’t about comfort or connectivity—it’s about carbon. Motorcoaches already rank among the […]

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On The Road: The Bus Is the Engine of Group Travel

When I arrived at the American Bus Association, bus operator membership revenue represented a small portion of the association’s total budget. While ABA proudly represents the broader travel and tourism […]

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“Avanyu Nights: Music in the Plaza” to Take Place on June 20

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is pleased to announce “Avanyu Nights: Music in the Plaza,” taking place on June 20 and sponsored by the 19 Pueblos District. This free […]

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