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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2011

Trans-Bridge Lines marks 70th year, acquires new MCI coach

With a fleet of 75 vehicles including 69 motor coaches, most built by MCI, Trans-Bridge is one of the largest privately held operators in the country. In addition to tours and charters, the operation runs a highly successful commuter service to several points in New York City, along with daily trips to nearby casinos and Atlantic City.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2011

ABA packs them in at Philly Marketplace

The core of the show are the appointments where buyers, who are bus owners and tour operators, come to meet with sellers, who are travel industry representatives from destination marketing organizations (cities, areas, states), attractions, restaurants, receptive operators, hotels and associate service suppliers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

LaHood praises ABA, BISC for safety, security commitment

Members of the ABA also collectively donated or pledged $45,000 to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation as part of the Philadelphia 2011 "Marketplace Gives Back" program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

Study: Buses brought 1.4M visitors to Philly in 2010

The total economic impact of motorcoaches traveling to the region in 2010 was $271.6 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

ABA Foundation adds new $10K scholarship

The new ABAF "Driving The Future Award" scholarship is four times larger than each of the 19 current scholarships that award students $2,500 each academic year to pursue coursework to help them prepare for future positions of leadership throughout the motorcoach, tour and group travel industry.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

Prevost to showcase 15,000th vehicle at ABA, UMA

The new H-Series conveys the brand values of customer intimacy, premium quality and sound innovation; and it is designed to look the part, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2010

Study: Transportation options could reduce oil dependency

At a time when national transportation infrastructure policy is up for revision and improvement, the 19-member coalition also believes policy makers must take a fresh look at transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2010

ABA, SSS announce member discount program

SSS offers secure data systems, compliance reporting and tracking tools, video and online training, a CSA 2010 tracking & analysis kit, educational tips, drug and alcohol testing services and other easy-to-use time-savers that cut overhead costs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2010

ABA announces Marketplace 2013, 2014 locations, dates

Marketplace is the first motorcoach tourism and group travel event on the calendar every year, with nearly 3,500 ABA member delegates and industry leaders participating in more than 110,000 quality appointments, attending more than 40 educational seminars, and doing business while at numerous networking events each year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

ABA Foundation names scholarship winners

Scholarships are designed to create opportunities for young adults interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality, motorcoach, tour and travel fields.

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