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 times below are listed as Eastern Time Zone
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REGISTRATION DATE REMIX! Registration Opens
Thursday / June 812:00 PM — 12:00 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Housing Reservations Open
Friday / July 712:00 PM — 12:00 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Early-Bird Registration Rate Ends
Wednesday / September 611:59 PM — 11:59 PMwww.buses.org/marketplace
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Research Databases Open
Wednesday / September 1312:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Requests Open
Wednesday / September 2712:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Requests Due
Monday / December 411:59 PM — 11:59 PMMarketplace Passport
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Appointment Schedules Available
Friday / December 1512:00 PM — 12:00 PMMarketplace Passport
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Housing Reservations Close
Wednesday / December 2011:59 PM — 11:59 PMOnline
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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 PMEmbassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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Loading Docks/Coach Move-In
Wednesday / January 1008:00 AM — 08:00 AMMusic City Center
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Registration Open
Thursday / January 1112:00 PM — 05:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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National Bus Traffic Association Meeting
Thursday / January 1102:00 PM — 05:00 PMRoom 205ABC/Music City Center
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Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-In
Friday / January 1208:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open
Friday / January 1208:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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Registration Open
Friday / January 1208:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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National Bus Traffic Association Meeting
Friday / January 1209:00 AM — 05:00 PMRoom 205ABC/Music City Center
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Airport Shuttles
Friday / January 1210:00 AM — 06:00 PMBNA and Host Hotels
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Women in Buses Day
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
Friday / January 1201:00 PM — 06:00 PMRoom 202BC/Music City Center
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School Bus Council Meeting
Friday / January 1203:00 PM — 04:00 PMRoom 202A/Music City Center
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ABA Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
Friday / January 1204:00 PM — 05:00 PMRoom 212/Music City Center
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Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Ticket Pick-Up Open
Saturday / January 1307:00 AM — 08:30 AMLevel 2/Music City Center
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Registration Open
Saturday / January 1307:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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ABA Board of Directors Breakfast
Sponsored by Discover Lancaster Theatres
Saturday / January 1308:00 AM — 09:00 AMRoom 208AB/Music City Center
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ABA Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday / January 1309:00 AM — 12:00 PMRoom 209ABC/Music City Center
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Only in Nashville | Sightseeing Tours
Sponsored by Nashville CVC
Saturday / January 1309:00 AM — 01:00 PMNashville
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Airport Shuttles
Saturday / January 1310:00 AM — 02:00 PMBNA and Host Hotels
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Education Seminars
Saturday / January 1310:00 AM — 05:30 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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NAMO Board Meeting
Saturday / January 1310:00 AM — 12:00 PMRoom 212/Music City Center
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Next Era Leadership Council Lunch and Meeting
Invitation Only
Saturday / January 1312:30 PM — 02:00 PMRoom 208AB/Music City Center
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Networking Floor Reception
Sponsored by Country Music Hall of Fall and Museum, RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print, Deadwood Chamber of Commerce, Destination Northern Ontario, National Interstate Insurance, New York City Cultural Collection, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation, Virginia Tourism, Visit Atlantic City, Visit Detroit
Saturday / January 1301:30 PM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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African American Motorcoach Council Meeting
Saturday / January 1302:00 PM — 03:00 PMRoom 202A/Music City Center
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Hispanic Motorcoach Council Meeting
Saturday / January 1302:00 PM — 03:00 PMRoom 210/Music City Center
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Meeting
Saturday / January 1303:30 PM — 04:30 PMRoom 202A/Music City Center
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“Sweet Home Alabama” Center StageOperator Reception
Sponsored by "Sweet Home" Alabama
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 1305:30 PM — 06:30 PMDean Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area/Music City Center
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ABA Board of Directors Dinner
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
Saturday / January 1307:00 PM — 09:00 PMTBD
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Experience Nashville on Your Own
Saturday / January 1307:00 PM — 07:00 PMNashville
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Registration Open
Sunday / January 1407:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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"A Taste of Tennessee" Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
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 1407:45 AM — 08:45 AMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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Bus Industry Safety Council General Session
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Sunday / January 1409:00 AM — 10:30 AMRoom 205ABC/Music City Center
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DMO/Receptive Appointment Session
Sunday / January 1409:00 AM — 12:16 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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Education Seminars
Sunday / January 1409:30 AM — 05:30 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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BISC Education Sessions
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Sunday / January 1411:00 AM — 05:30 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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All-Delegate Lunch and Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line
Sunday / January 1412:16 PM — 02:30 PMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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DMO/Receptive Appointment Session
Sunday / January 1402:45 PM — 05:47 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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"A Taste of Music City" Evening Event
Sponsored by Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, Opry Entertainment and Jack Daniel’s
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 1407:00 PM — 09:30 PMAssembly Hall and Ryman Auditorium
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Registration Open
Monday / January 1507:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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"French Toast and Fun Times with New York State!" Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by New York State Division of Tourism - I Love New York
- 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 1507:45 AM — 08:45 AMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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Lodging/Attraction Appointment Session Group 1
Monday / January 1509:00 AM — 12:16 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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BISC/BusMARC Meetings
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Monday / January 1509:30 AM — 04:00 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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Education Seminars
Monday / January 1509:30 AM — 05:30 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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"Best of Broadway" All-Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com
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 1512:16 PM — 02:30 PMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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Lodging/Attraction Appointment Session Group 1
Monday / January 1502:45 PM — 05:47 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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BISC/BusMARC Closing Session
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Monday / January 1504:30 PM — 05:30 PMRoom 205ABC/Music City Center
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Dine Around Nashville
Monday / January 1507:00 PM — 07:00 PMNashville
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Foundation Afterglow
Sponsored by Hard Rock International and Band Sponsored by Prevost
Monday / January 1509:00 PM — 11:59 PMHard Rock Cafe Nashville
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Registration Open
Tuesday / January 1607:00 AM — 06:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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"Notable Nebraskans Trivia" Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Nebraska Tourism
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 1607:45 AM — 08:45 AMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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BusMARC Meetings Offsite
Sponsored by ABC Companies
Tuesday / January 1609:00 AM — 03:00 PMTBD
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Lodging/Attraction Appointment Sessions Group 2
Tuesday / January 1609:00 AM — 12:30 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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Education Seminars
Tuesday / January 1609:30 AM — 12:00 PMLevel 200/Music City Center
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"Virginia American Revolution 250th Commemoration" All-Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission in Partnership with Virginia Tourism Corporation
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 1612:30 PM — 02:00 PMDean Grand Ballroom/Music City Center
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Lodging/Attraction Appointment Sessions Group 2
Tuesday / January 1602:15 PM — 05:03 PMBusiness Floor/Exhibit Floor ABC
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Exhibitor/Sponsor Move-Out
Tuesday / January 1606:00 PM — 08:00 PMExhibit Hall ABC/Music City Center
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Marketplace 2025 Evening Event
Sponsored by Philadelphia CVB
Tuesday / January 1607:00 PM — 09:00 PMEmbassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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ABA Jam Band
Tuesday / January 1609:30 PM — 11:59 PM6th & Peabody, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Yee Haw Brewing Co
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Airport Shuttles
Wednesday / January 1705:30 AM — 12:30 PMBNA and Host Hotels