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Year after year, Marketplace is the premier show to expand your motorcoach and group travel/tour business in North America. We use proven events and innovative technologies for individualistic experience and the greatest return on investment for your company.

About 66% of attendees report that business leads are the top benefit they gain from Marketplace.

About 92% of attendees report that the booked business at Marketplace is as strong or stronger than at other industry shows.

About 56% of bus operators report that Marketplace offers a better overall experience than other motorcoach industry shows.

Nearly all delegates — 95% — say Marketplace matches or outperforms other travel shows, with one in four calling it significantly better.

ELEMENTS OF MARKETPLACE

BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS | Engage in multiple rounds of one-on-one vetted business appointments, that make Marketplace the pinnacle event for sourcing itinerary solutions and top-notch tour products across North America.

EXPERT EDUCATION | Delve into topics crucial for your professional growth, focusing on timely issues shaping the bus and tour industry landscape. Through a proven education program, Marketplace offers more than 50 quality seminars and special interest council meetings conducted by top-rated national speakers and industry experts.

ENGAGING EXHIBITS | Explore and discover the latest in motorcoach products & services and tour destinations and exclusive itinerary options. Stay ahead with the latest offerings shaping the motorcoach, travel and tourism landscape.

INVALUABLE NETWORK | Shape your network as Marketplace provides dynamic experiences that are a cut above the others in developing beneficial business relationships with industry colleagues.

SPONSORS

Marketplace sponsors and partners are the key 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 Education Series offers 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 education speakers.

  • Juan Alvarado

    Marketplace Speaker

    Juan Alvarado is a Gallup Certified… Read More...

  • Sarah Benoit

    Marketplace Speaker

    Sarah Benoit is part tech nerd, part communication junkie, part poet, and all… Read More...

  • Laura Berman Fortgang

    Marketplace Speaker

    Laura Berman Fortgang is recognized… Read More...

  • Shakira Brown

    Marketplace Speaker

    From major broadcast newsrooms to boardrooms to conference stages, Shakira M.… Read More...

  • Carole Copeland Thomas

    Marketplace Speaker

    For over three decades, Carole Cope… Read More...

  • Glen Guyton

    Marketplace Speaker

    Glen Guyton equips organizations with future-focused talent strategies that c… Read More...

  • Kristen Knowles

    Marketplace Speaker

    Kristen Knowles is an award-wi… Read More...

  • Paul Krismer

    Marketplace Speaker

    Paul Krismer teaches the practical application of positive emotions to achiev… Read More...

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