It's time to Market YOUR PLACE at Marketplace 2005 in Chicago, IL, Feb. 4-9!

What makes ABA's Marketplace the premier tour and travel event in the industry?

• The Best Appointments – more than 65,000 appointments were scheduled at Marketplace 2004, and nearly 100% of all mutually requested appointments and 90% of all Buyer requested appointments are scheduled.

• The Best Education – nearly 50 education seminars conducted by professional speakers and industry experts.
• The Best Networking - 15 all-delegate functions available for maximum networking opportunities.   In addition, ABA will introduce the all-new, all-inclusive Marketplace Networking Floor .   Utilize the Message Center, Learning Center, Orientation Center, E-Mail Center and enjoy refreshments in our expansive lounge while visiting with our numerous vendors and sponsors.   The Marketplace Networking Floor is open all the time, to all delegates.
• The Best Hotel - The Hyatt Regency Chicago is your host hotel with a rate of $105/$135 per night.   All delegates in one hotel – another networking opportunity.
• The Best Mating and Networking Session   - Take advantage of this networking opportunity to meet and greet buyers with whom you don't have a pre-scheduled appointment.   This half hour session is the time to exchange business cards, drop off your profile forms and connect with potential business leads.   There is a Mating and Networking Session for each Seller group.   All Buyers are required to be seated at their booths to maximize the benefit of this session .

Registrations materials will be mailed to all active members on June 25 and will be available on-line June 30.   Don't delay – make sure your membership dues and any outstanding monies due to ABA are paid!

Log on to www.buses.org/marketplace to see the most up-to-date schedule of events.  

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!