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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2018

ABA Foundation appoints 2018 leadership officers

Tom JeBran, president of Trans-Bridge Lines in Bethlehem, Pa., has been named Chairman of the foundation, and John Percy, president/CEO of N.Y.'s Destination Niagara USA, as vice chairman.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2017

ABA taps Baltimore for 2021 Marketplace

In 2017, ABA’s meeting in Cleveland welcomed more than 3,400 tour operators, travel industry suppliers, and exhibitors and generated approximately $115.9 million dollars in booked business during the event and immediately afterward.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2017

ABA urges Congress to fund intercity bus security grant program

In the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, Congress recognized the need to address security risks threatening the surface transportation network, specifically identifying the intercity bus industry as a vital mode of transportation through establishment of the IBSGP in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

Prevost sponsors online driver training courses offered by ABA

The ABA Driver Training program was developed by safety experts from industry-leading motorcoach companies and manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

ABA taps Omaha, Neb. for 2020's Marketplace

The dates of the 2020 Marketplace will be Jan. 10 to 14, 2020. This is the first time ABA has come to Omaha for its annual event.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2017

ABA voices support for equitable airport access

In a joint letter with the National Limousine Association; Near Airport Parking Industry Trade Assoc.; and the Taxicab, Limousine, Paratransit Assoc., the American Bus Assoc. urged Senate chairmen and ranking members to provide an even playing field with motorcoach access to airports.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Quarter 2 coach sales down slightly, according to ABA Foundation numbers

The decline in sales for the second quarter were offset by the continued strength of sales of the new 45-foot motorcoaches, which saw a 2% increase over the same period in 2016.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

ABA Marketplace 2017 generates $115M in business

The number is a 62% increase in business generated from Marketplace 2016 and the second largest total business booked from the show in the past five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

ABA supports FMCSA withdrawal of insurance ANPRM for motorcoaches

After reviewing all public comments to the ANPRM, FMCSA determined it has insufficient data or information to support moving forward with a rulemaking proposal, at this time.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2017

ABA to kick off 2017 Capitol Hill Fly-In

Will provide ABA members an opportunity to meet with their elected legislative officials and staff to discuss the important issues facing the motorcoach, travel, and tourism industries today.

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