Schedule

Marketplace is the home of the best travel and tour events. See what we have lined up below. You can sort and search events as needed.  The schedule below reflects the sessions and events included with Marketplace registration. 

All pre-Marketplace times below are listed as Eastern Time Zone.  All onsite events are listed as Central Time Zone.
  • REGISTRATION DATE REMIX! Registration Opens

    Thursday / June 8
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Housing Reservations Open

    Friday / July 7
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Early-Bird Registration Rate Ends

    Wednesday / September 6
    11:59 PM — 11:59 PM

    www.buses.org/marketplace

  • Research Databases Open

    Wednesday / September 13
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Requests Open

    Wednesday / September 27
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Requests Due *EXTENDED DEADLINE*

    Appointment requests are now due by Dec. 6 at 11:59 PM ET

    Wednesday / December 6
    11:59 PM — 11:59 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Appointment Schedules Available

    Friday / December 15
    12:00 PM — 12:00 PM

    Marketplace Passport

  • Housing Reservations Close

    Wednesday / December 20
    11:59 PM — 11:59 PM

    Online

  • Trailways Annual Conference

    Separate Registration Required

    Detailed schedule of events: https://www.trailwaysconference.com/schedule/

    Tuesday / January 9, 07:00 AM — Thursday / January 11, 01:30 PM

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown

  • Loading Docks/Coach Move-In

    Wednesday / January 10
    08:00 AM — 08:00 AM

    Music City Center

  • Registration Open

    Thursday / January 11
    12:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • National Bus Traffic Association Meeting

    Thursday / January 11
    02:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room 205ABC/Music City Center

  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-In

    Friday / January 12
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open

    Friday / January 12
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • Registration Open

    Friday / January 12
    08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • National Bus Traffic Association Meeting

    Friday / January 12
    09:00 AM — 05:00 PM

    Room 205ABC/Music City Center

  • Airport Shuttles

    Friday / January 12
    10:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    BNA and Host Hotels

  • Women in Buses Day

    Sponsored by:

    PLATINUM LEVEL
    MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
    GOLD LEVEL
    NEW ENGLAND COACH
    OHIO STAR THEATER/
    DUTCHMAN HOSPITALITY
    SILVER LEVEL
    BETTEREZ
    BRONZE LEVEL
    AMAYA SEATING
    KLEIN TRANSPORTATION
    NORTHEAST CHARTER & TOUR
    SIMPLE PLANS BY JONATHAN STANLEY
    SPADER BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

    Friday / January 12
    01:00 PM — 06:00 PM

    Room 202BC/Music City Center

  • School Bus Council Meeting

    Friday / January 12
    03:00 PM — 04:00 PM

    Room 202A/Music City Center

  • ABA Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting

    Friday / January 12
    04:00 PM — 05:00 PM

    Room 212/Music City Center

  • Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open

    Saturday / January 13
    07:00 AM — 08:30 AM

    Level 2/Music City Center

  • Registration Open

    Saturday / January 13
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • ABA Board of Directors Breakfast

    Saturday / January 13
    08:00 AM — 09:00 AM

    Room 208AB/Music City Center

  • ABA Board of Directors Meeting

    Saturday / January 13
    09:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Room 209ABC/Music City Center

  • Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Tours

    Saturday / January 13
    09:00 AM — 01:00 PM

    Nashville

  • Airport Shuttles

    Saturday / January 13
    10:00 AM — 02:00 PM

    BNA and Host Hotels

  • Education Seminars

    Saturday / January 13
    10:00 AM — 05:30 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • NAMO Board Meeting

    Saturday / January 13
    10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

    Room 212/Music City Center

  • Next Era Leadership Council Lunch and Meeting

    Invitation Only

    Saturday / January 13
    12:30 PM — 02:00 PM

    Room 208AB/Music City Center

  • Networking Floor Reception

    Saturday / January 13
    01:30 PM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • African American Motorcoach Council Meeting

    Saturday / January 13
    02:00 PM — 03:00 PM

    Room 202A/Music City Center

  • Hispanic Motorcoach Council Meeting

    Saturday / January 13
    02:00 PM — 03:00 PM

    Room 210/Music City Center

  • DEI Meet & Greet

    Saturday / January 13
    03:00 PM — 03:30 PM

    ABA MembershipBooth/Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Meeting

    Saturday / January 13
    03:30 PM — 04:30 PM

    Room 202A/Music City Center

  • “Sweet Home Alabama” Center StageOperator Reception

    Experience the best of Alabama's southern charm at our exclusive reception designed especially for Tour Operators. We have planned an unforgettable evening just for you. Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with lively music, mouthwatering food, and refreshing drinks that will surely leave a lasting impression. Engage in captivating conversations and let loose on the dance floor, as we celebrate the beauty and hospitality of Sweet Home Alabama.

    Saturday / January 13
    05:30 PM — 06:30 PM

    Dean Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area/Music City Center

  • ABA Board of Directors Dinner

    Saturday / January 13
    07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

    TBD

  • Experience Nashville on Your Own

    Saturday / January 13
    07:00 PM — 07:00 PM

    Nashville

  • Registration Open

    Sunday / January 14
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • "A Taste of Tennessee" Operator Breakfast

    Join us for a Taste of Tennessee as we give you a sample of what you can eat and hear throughout the state of Tennessee. Tennessee partners are excited to invite you to a morning full of good eats and great entertainment that are sure to kick off Marketplace 2024 in the best way. Our music and food are only a couple of reasons that Tennessee Sounds Perfect.

    Sunday / January 14
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • Bus Industry Safety Council General Session

    Sunday / January 14
    09:00 AM — 10:30 AM

    Room 205ABC/Music City Center

  • DMO/Receptive Appointment Session

    Sunday / January 14
    09:00 AM — 12:16 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • Education Seminars

    Sunday / January 14
    09:30 AM — 05:30 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • BISC Education Sessions

    Sunday / January 14
    11:00 AM — 05:30 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • All-Delegate Lunch and Annual Meeting

    Sunday / January 14
    12:16 PM — 02:30 PM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • DMO/Receptive Appointment Session

    Sunday / January 14
    02:45 PM — 05:47 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • "A Taste of Music City" Evening Event

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    Join your colleagues for an evening of live music, local cuisine and creative cocktails at one of Nashville’s newest additions, Assembly Food Hall. With over thirty eateries and bars, you will experience a true taste of Music City with curated menus from Prince’s Hot Chicken, Pharmacy Burger, HoneyFire Barbecue Co, Desano Pizza, Velvet Taco and much more! Top off the evening with an only in Nashville experience as you make your way across the street for a performance of the Grand Ole Opry at the historic Ryman Auditorium, exclusive to ABA attendees.

    Sunday / January 14
    06:45 PM — 09:30 PM

    Assembly Hall and Ryman Auditorium

  • Registration Open

    Monday / January 15
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • "French Toast and Fun Times with New York State!" Operator Breakfast

    • Start your day in New York State with a side of laughter! Savor sweet bites of french toast while enjoying a hilarious comedic performance that'll kickstart your morning with smiles and entertainment.
    Monday / January 15
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • Lodging/Attraction Appointment Session Group 1

    Monday / January 15
    09:00 AM — 12:16 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • BISC/BusMARC Meetings

    Monday / January 15
    09:30 AM — 04:00 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • Education Seminars

    Monday / January 15
    09:30 AM — 05:30 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • "Best of Broadway" All-Delegate Lunch

    This annual, must-see event is coming to Nashville and bringing “all that jazz” (and more!) to Marketplace 2024. The team at Group Sales Box Office proudly presents “The Best of Broadway”, featuring live performances by Broadway cast members from your favorite shows - and introducing you to new ones about to take Broadway by storm.  See first-hand the performances worthy of a standing ovation on your groups’ next trips to New York City or to one of our more than 40 Broadway Across America markets.

    Monday / January 15
    12:16 PM — 02:30 PM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • Lodging/Attraction Appointment Session Group 1

    Monday / January 15
    02:45 PM — 05:47 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • BISC/BusMARC Closing Session

    Monday / January 15
    04:15 PM — 05:30 PM

    Room 205ABC/Music City Center

  • Dine Around Nashville

    Monday / January 15
    07:00 PM — 07:00 PM

    Nashville

  • Foundation Afterglow *CANCELLED*

    Due to the weather conditions the ABA Foundation Afterglow is canceled for this evening.  Ticketholders may request a refund via their original method of payment or consider making their ticket purchase a tax-deductible donation to the ABA Foundation.  Requests for refunds should be made to meetingsdept@buses.org or at registration.

     

    Click on the following link for an up-to-date list of Nashville restaurant openings and closures to help make your planning easier for tonight’s open night: https://www.visitmusiccity.com/open-close

    Monday / January 15
    09:00 PM — 11:59 PM

    Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

  • Registration Open

    Tuesday / January 16
    07:00 AM — 06:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • "Notable Nebraskans Trivia" Operator Breakfast

    Forget “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” How well do you know which notable actors, artists, philanthropists, activists, entertainers, or sports figures once called Nebraska home? Try your hand at some notable Nebraskan trivia at the Tuesday tour operator breakfast and hopefully go home with a great prize from the Cornhusker State.

    Tuesday / January 16
    07:45 AM — 08:45 AM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • BusMARC Meetings Offsite

    Tuesday / January 16
    09:00 AM — 03:00 PM

    TBD

  • Lodging/Attraction Appointment Sessions Group 2

    Tuesday / January 16
    09:00 AM — 12:30 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • Education Seminars

    Tuesday / January 16
    09:30 AM — 12:00 PM

    Level 200/Music City Center

  • "Virginia American Revolution 250th Commemoration" All-Delegate Lunch

    Come celebrate the patriotic spirit that inspired the founding of our great country. Virginia played a pivotal role in America's fight for freedom and the revolutionary ideals set forth by our founding fathers - liberty, equality, self-governance – continue today. Virginia’s history IS America’s story. Join us as we mark these moments together through music and storytelling.

    Tuesday / January 16
    12:30 PM — 02:00 PM

    Dean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center

  • Lodging/Attraction Appointment Sessions Group 2

    Tuesday / January 16
    02:15 PM — 05:03 PM

    Business Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC

  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-Out

    Tuesday / January 16
    06:00 PM — 08:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center

  • "Discover Philadelphia" Evening Event

    From beloved classics like the cheesesteak to cutting-edge dining experiences, Philadelphia’s dynamic culinary scene offers exciting experiences for every taste. A must-stop for every visitor is the Reading Terminal Market, named one of the top public markets in the U.S. Enjoy cuisine and cocktails inspired by the market’s 80 diverse vendors. As eclectic as its dining is the city’s arts and music scene. Guests will dance the night away to the music of Payton Taylor, a Philadelphia native and former American Idol contestant. And don’t forget to grab a photo at the iconic Love Statue!

    Tuesday / January 16
    07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown

  • ABA Jam Band

    Tuesday / January 16
    09:30 PM — 11:59 PM

    6th & Peabody, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Yee Haw Brewing Co

  • Airport Shuttles

    Wednesday / January 17
    05:30 AM — 12:30 PM

    BNA and Host Hotels