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MARKETPLACE 2024 STATISTICS

More than:

2800 people attended the show.

1039 motorcoach and tour operators were in attendance

335 motorcoach and tour operator delegates took appointments all week

43 appointments on average were prescheduled for each seller

107,892 business appointments

123 sponsors

295 Associate service & product suppliers attended

47 associate product and service suppliers and allied associations exhibited at MKPL

Networking Floor offered 8 motorcoaches and 135 exhibitors

$35,300 raised for Strings for Hope

More than $103,391 raised for Foundation Scholarships at the Live Auction, Silent Auction, Purse for a Purpose and Afterglow.


 
Marketplace is an appointment-based show for Motorcoach and Tour Operators and Travel Industry Suppliers who want to expand your group tour & travel business. We use innovative methods and technologies for a more individualistic experience, resulting in the greatest ROI in the group travel industry.

ELEMENTS OF MARKETPLACE

THE MOST QUALIFIED BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS | Marketplace vetted business appointments identify itinerary solutions and quality tour products to buy and sell.
 
 
HIGHEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT | Marketplace’s independent booked business research consistently demonstrates the best return on investment in the industry.
 
 
STRATEGIC HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION | Marketplace offers quality seminars conducted by top-rated national speakers and industry experts.
 
 
INVALUABLE NETWORK | Marketplace provides multiple opportunities to develop beneficial business relationships with industry colleagues.

Sponsors

Marketplace sponsors and partners are invaluable to our success.  Click here to access ABA’s Sponsorship Directory.

Meet our speakers

Industry leaders and inspirational speakers will inspire and educate you.  ABA’s Virtual Education Series offers virtual learning experiences focused on giving our members critical business strategies and industry information, resulting in a stronger motorcoach and group tour industry.  Check out ABA’s virtual education speakers.

  • Royce Allen

    Marketplace Speaker

    Royce Allen, speaker and influencer… Read More...

  • Josiah Brown

    Marketplace Speaker

    Josiah Brown is the former Chair of… Read More...

  • Roger Grannis

    Marketplace Speaker

    Roger Grannis is a sales communicat… Read More...

  • Dan Irvin

    Marketplace Speaker

    Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant,
    motivator, … Read More...

  • Kathi Kulesza

    Marketplace Speaker

    Kathi Kulesza is not just a seasone… Read More...

  • David McBee

    Marketplace Speaker

    David McBee is an accomplished keyn… Read More...

  • Tahra Millan

    Marketplace Speaker

    Tahra Millan is an accomplished beh… Read More...

  • Doug Motel

    Marketplace Speaker

    Doug Motel, from Atlantic City, NJ (nicknaked "The World's Famous P… Read More...

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