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. For Busworld exhibit events, visit www.busworldnorthamerica.org to view.
Download printable Marketplace 2023 schedule.
Download printable Joint Marketplace/Busworld/Affiliate 2023 schedule.
All times below are listed as Eastern Time Zone. All events are held at Huntington Place (Detroit’s Convention Center) unless noted.
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Registration Opens
Monday / June 2012:00 PM — 12:00 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Housing Reservations Open
Tuesday / September 612:00 PM — 12:00 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Early-Bird Registration Rate Ends
Wednesday / September 1411:59 PM — 11:59 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Research Databases Open
Tuesday / September 2712:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Requests Open
Tuesday / October 412:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Requests Due *EXTENDED TO JAN 9*
Wednesday / January 411:59 PM — 11:59 PMMarketplace Passport
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Extended Appointment Requests Due
Monday / January 911:59 PM — 11:59 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Schedules Available
Wednesday / January 1812:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Convention Center Shuttle
Thursday / February 208:00 AM — 06:00 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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National Bus Traffic Association Meeting
NBTA Members and Invited Guests Only
Thursday / February 209:00 AM — 05:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 320
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Convention Center Shuttle
Friday / February 308:00 AM — 06:00 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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Marketplace Sponsor Move-in
Friday / February 308:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Registration Open
Friday / February 308:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Exhibit Hall Pre-Function Area
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National Bus Traffic Association Meeting
Members and Invited Guests Only
Friday / February 309:00 AM — 03:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 320
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Airport Shuttles
Friday / February 310:00 AM — 06:00 PMDTW and Host Hotels
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ABA Board of Directors Lunch and Meeting
Members and Invited Guests Only
Lunch | Room 310B
Meeting | Room 321
Reception | Invited to join Women in Buses for Reception, Atrium
Friday / February 312:00 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 310B, Room 321, Atrium
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Women in Buses Day
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries, All Aboard America! Holdings, Amaya Seating, Betterez, Dutchman Hospitality/Ohio Star Theater,Jonathan Stanley
Women in Buses Council is to recognize and advance the role of women in the motorcoach industry through networking, education and mentoring programs. Join us for a day of education and networking.
All are welcome.
Friday / February 301:00 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 330A, Room 330B, Riverfront Salon West
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Service Center Open
Sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Friday / February 302:00 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Small Fleet Operator Orientation and Floor Tour
Get a feel for who and what the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance and Repair Council are, when they will meet, what they discuss and how you can get involved. The mission of the BISC and BusMARC is about improving motorcoach safety and ensuring that your bus is ready to travel safely down the road. If you are a safety, compliance or maintenance professional, this is where you need to be.
All are welcome.
Friday / February 304:00 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 320
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Convention Center Shuttle
Saturday / February 406:30 AM — 06:45 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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Registration Open
Saturday / February 407:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Exhibit Hall Pre-Function Area
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Service Center Open
Sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Saturday / February 407:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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ABA Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
Saturday / February 408:00 AM — 09:00 AMHuntington Place, Room 331ABC
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Bus Industry Safety Council General Session
Sponsored by ABC Companies
The mission of the Bus Industry Safety Council is to continually raise the level of safety in the intercity bus and motorcoach industry through collaborative efforts of professionals in a workshop and educational environment. Join us for the opening session of this council’s education program.
Session Overview
Awards Presentations:
* ABA Motorcoach Driver of the Year
* Norm Littler Memorial Safety Award
Keynote Address: What's Next in the Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure, Challenges to Commercial Motor Vehicle ApplicationsAll are welcome.
Saturday / February 409:00 AM — 10:30 AMHuntington Place, Room 320
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Sightseeing Tours
Sponsored by Visit Detroit
Saturday / February 409:00 AM — 01:00 PMLeave from Huntington Place, Riverfront Atrium
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Airport Shuttles
Saturday / February 410:00 AM — 02:00 PMDTW and Host Hotels
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NAMO Board Meeting
Saturday / February 410:00 AM — 12:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 331ABC
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Education Breakout Sessions
Saturday / February 411:00 AM — 05:30 PMHuntington Place, 300 Level
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African American Motorcoach Council
The African American Motorcoach Council endeavors to promote the continued growth, fellowship and development of the black-owned businesses in the motorcoach industry. It will do this by serving as a resource center and forum to promote safe motorcoach operations, encourage interaction among operators and transportation planners, and advocate for black-owned businesses. This session will provide more information on the work of this council.
All are welcome.
Saturday / February 401:00 PM — 02:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 338
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Networking Floor Reception
Sponsored by Connecticut, Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Destination Northern Ontario, National Interstate Insurance, New York City Cultural Collection, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department,Tour AC, Virginia Beach CVB, Virginia Tourism
Saturday / February 401:30 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Meeting
ABA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a task force of diverse association members who are responsible for helping bring about the cultural, and possibly ethical, changes necessary for our industry.
All are welcome.
Saturday / February 404:30 PM — 05:30 PMHuntington Place, Room 338
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Gray Line Tennessee 50th Anniversary Reception
Gray Line Tennessee: A Special Cocktail Reception Celebrating 50 Years in Business. Enjoy Light Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar.
Saturday / February 405:00 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 310B
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Operator Reception
Sponsored by "Sweet Home" Alabama
Saturday / February 405:30 PM — 06:30 PMHuntington Place, Room 140ABCD
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ABA Board of Directors Dinner
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
Saturday / February 407:00 PM — 09:00 PMAndiamo Riverfront, GM Ren Center
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Experience Detroit on Your Own
More information:
Saturday / February 407:00 PM — 07:00 PMDetroit
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Convention Center Shuttle
Sunday / February 506:30 AM — 06:45 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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Registration Open
Sunday / February 507:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Exhibit Hall Pre-Function Area
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Service Center Open
Sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Sunday / February 507:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Sunday / February 507:45 AM — 08:45 AMHuntington Place, Grand Riverview Ballroom
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DMO/Receptive/Charter Appointment Session
Sunday / February 509:00 AM — 05:47 PMBusiness Floor
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School Bus Council Meeting
The School Bus Council provides an opportunity for ABA members that operate school buses to meet and discuss the unique business and operational issues facing school bus operators, including Department of Transportation-related issues as well as state and local issues that are unique to school bus operations. Come and network with this group of school bus operators.
All are welcome.
Sunday / February 509:00 AM — 10:00 AMHuntington Place, Room 338
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Education Breakout Sessions
Sunday / February 509:30 AM — 05:30 PMHuntington Place, 300 Level
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Hispanic Motorcoach Council Meeting
The Hispanic Motorcoach Council endeavors to promote the continued growth, fellowship and development of the Hispanic business community in the motorcoach industry. It will do this by serving as a resource center and forum to promote safe motorcoach operations, encourage interaction among operators and transportation planners, and advocate for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses. Come and learn more about the work of this council.
All are welcome.
Sunday / February 511:00 AM — 12:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 338
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Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Golden Corral
Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only
Sunday / February 512:00 PM — 01:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall D
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"Opening Ceremony" Entertainment Event
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line
All Marketplace and Busworld attendees welcome.
Sunday / February 501:00 PM — 02:30 PMHuntington Place, Grand Riverview Ballroom
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Betterez User Group
Please join us for the 5th annual Betterez user group at ABA Marketplace. We'll start at 3 PM, but please stop by anytime during the 90 minutes to see ongoing demonstrations of Betterez New Features, hear company and product updates and receive a gift.
*The User Group is an Operator only event
Sunday / February 503:00 PM — 04:30 PMHuntington Place, Room 331ABC
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Bus Industry Safety Council/Bus Maintenance & Repair Council Closing Session
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Join us for the closing session of these councils’ education program.
Session Recaps
Human Trafficking Update: Busing on the Lookout
Mentor Office HoursAll are welcome.
Sunday / February 504:30 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Room 320
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Sponsor Spotlight
Sunday / February 505:47 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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All-Delegate Evening Event
Sponsored by Visit Detroit
Mark your calendars now for the Moovin’ and Groovin’ opening reception happening Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. Get ready to dance the night away with live music and tasty food, all while wearing your favorite sports team jersey!
Sunday / February 507:00 PM — 09:30 PMFord Field
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Convention Center Shuttle
Monday / February 606:30 AM — 06:45 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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Registration Open
Monday / February 607:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Exhibit Hall Pre-Function Area
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Service Center Open
Sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Monday / February 607:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by New York State Destination Marketing Organizations
Monday / February 607:45 AM — 08:45 AMHuntington Place, Grand Riverview Ballroom
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Bus Maintenance & Repair Off-site Meetings
Sponsored by ABC Companies, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, National Trails
Monday / February 609:00 AM — 03:00 PMLeave from Huntington Place, Riverfront Atrium
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Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Association Appointment Session I
Monday / February 609:00 AM — 05:47 PMBusiness Floor
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Education Breakout Sessions
Monday / February 609:30 AM — 05:30 PMHuntington Place, 300 Level
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Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com
Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only
Monday / February 612:00 PM — 01:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall D
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"Best of Broadway" Entertainment Event
Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com
All Marketplace and Busworld Attendees are welcome.
Monday / February 601:00 PM — 02:30 PMHuntington Place, Grand Riverview Ballroom
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Sponsor Spotlight
Monday / February 605:47 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Dine Around Detroit
More information:
Monday / February 607:00 PM — 07:00 PMDetroit
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ABA Foundation Afterglow
Sponsored by Hard Rock Café International and Prevost
Entertainment | ABA Jam Band
This fundraiser supports the scholarship program of the ABA Foundation. Tickets are $50 and can purchased at registration or at the door.
Monday / February 609:00 PM — 11:59 PMMarriott Detroit Downtown Ren Center, Ambassador Ballroom
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Convention Center Shuttle
Tuesday / February 706:30 AM — 06:45 PMHost Hotels to/from Convention Center
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Registration Open
Tuesday / February 707:00 AM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Exhibit Hall Pre-Function Area
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Service Center Open
Sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Tuesday / February 707:00 AM — 05:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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"Nebraska Food Bingo" Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Nebraska Tourism
Nebraska’s many culinary achievements go beyond beef and corn to include some of America’s most beloved and flavorful products. Join Nebraska Tourism and its group partners for a fun-filled and relaxing way to start your day at Nebraska Food Bingo in the Grand River Ballroom on Tuesday morning. We will entertain you with a host of trivia bingo questions about popular Nebraska food and drinks and winners will walk away with some pretty cool prizes from across the Cornhusker State. So, make sure to bring your lucky bingo charms and start your day with a hearty Nebraska breakfast and some trivia!
Tuesday / February 707:45 AM — 08:45 AMHuntington Place, Grand Riverview Ballroom
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Lodging/Attraction/Associate/Allied Association Appointment Session II
Tuesday / February 709:00 AM — 05:47 PMBusiness Floor
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Education Breakout Sessions
Tuesday / February 709:30 AM — 12:00 PMHuntington Place, 300 Level
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Delegate Lunch
Delegate Lunch for Marketplace Delegates and ABA Members Only
Tuesday / February 712:00 PM — 01:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall D
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Sponsor Spotlight
Tuesday / February 705:47 PM — 06:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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Marketplace Sponsor Move-out
Tuesday / February 706:00 PM — 09:00 PMHuntington Place, Hall C
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"Nashville Live: 2024 Preview"All-Delegate Evening Event
Sponsored by Nashville CVC
Join us as we celebrate ABA Marketplace 2023 the Music City way with live music from the talented Jason Eskridge and his band, great food, and dancing. Get ready to feel the beat at Marketplace 2024 in Nashville!
Tuesday / February 707:00 PM — 09:30 PMMarriott Detroit Downtown Ren Center, Renaissance Ballroom