Program supports 28 tourism professionals statewide with $40,000 in funding Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), in partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, […]
Recent ABA member survey shows proposed National Park fee changes would pressure tour operators, reduce demand, and threaten gateway economies. A new member survey of tour operators and travel professionals […]
Defining the Foundation: AIT Launches Annual Celebration During National Travel & Tourism Week to Center Indigenous Voices Ahead of America250 The American Indigenous Tourism Association (AIT) – the only national organization dedicated […]
Philadelphia is taking an important step toward improving the experience of intercity bus travel with the reopening of the renovated terminal at 1001 Filbert Street, the former Greyhound facility in […]
ABA remains actively engaged with Congress, the Administration, and industry stakeholders to ensure the reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)—the landmark bipartisan law that created dedicated funding to […]
Quarterly Economy & Travel Industry Summary A Reminder to Expect the Unexpected As the year began, the tariff situation appeared to have largely stabilized, inflation was expected to ease, and […]
Fred Ferguson, president and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA), discussed how the industry prepares for emergencies, the growing recognition of motorcoaches as critical infrastructure, and steps operators can […]
Industry leader’s career spans 38 years in local and state tourism. Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Executive Director Leon Downey will retire next month. Downey has served in his current […]
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the addition of Tara Hippensteel as Leisure & International Sales Manager, bringing extensive experience and industry relationships to the team. […]
“Bringing our members together is always a highlight. These meetings create space for real conversations, stronger connections, and continued collaboration across our industry.” Patricia Cowley, Executive Director of GNEMA The […]