10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Dinner and Reception
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
Friday, Jan. 15
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Service Centers Open
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sightseeing Tours (Times vary for each tour)
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Experience Northern Virginia: The Pursuit of Happiness Evening Event
From colonial to cool, Northern Virginia is one-stop shopping for best-in-the-nation history, arts and culture, shopping, and dining. George Washington’s Mount Vernon sets the stage to showcase innovative group tour experiences from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County. See the 25 new theaters and galleries at Mount Vernon, and sample uniquely themed fare from the Capital Region.
Sponsored by Northern Virginia Visitors Consortium, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens & Virginia Tourism Corporation
Saturday, Jan. 16
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Service Centers Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Operator Business Session and Breakfast
Sponsored by Shaw Festival Theatre
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Product Pavilion Open & Live Auction
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony and ABA Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Operator-to-Operator Luncheon
The Operator-to-Operator Luncheon is an exclusive networking opportunity for all Operator Buyers to network and exchange ideas and business services.
Sponsored by Greater Birmingham CVB
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Networking Floor Reception
The Networking Floor is expanded and includes ABA’s Product Pavilion, offering attendees the opportunity to view the industry’s latest offerings from product and service providers on the exhibit floor. Enjoy food and drink while networking with your industry peers.
Sponsored by ABC Companies, BCI, Daimler Buses North America, Motor Coach Industries, Prevost
5:00 p.m.
Marketplace Gives Back: Monuments By Moonlight Tour
Sponsored by Destination DC, Guide Service of Washington, and Gaylord National Resort
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cruisin’ Maryland! Evening Event
Cruise through Maryland with us! Stops along the way showcase the diverse offerings of the state from food and beverage to arts and entertainment. Travel our highways through the iconic gems of the state, celebrate our sports teams, travel to the mountains of Western Maryland and the shores of the Atlantic all in one exciting evening. To keep you cruisin’, the Rob Byer Band and The Reagan Years will be performing throughout the night on the main floor and local artists Dean Rosenthal and Nadine Rae will perform in our very own blues and jazz lounge. Experience why they call Maryland “America in Miniature.” This is one night not to be missed!
Sponsored by Maryland Office of Tourism, Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations, National Harbor and Maryland Partners. Click here for a listing of sponsors for this event.
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
After Hours Party in Pose Night Club at the Gaylord National
Sponsored by MTR Western
Sunday, Jan. 17
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Marketplace Gives Back: Zumba Dance Party through National Harbor
Sponsored by Maryland Tourism and Partners
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Service Centers Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ecumenical Service
Sponsored by The Carolina Opry
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Operator Breakfast
Myrtle Beach, SC…you’ll never find another destination of our kind! Please join “Team Myrtle Beach” as we awaken your senses with a tasteful breakfast and the voice of one of the area’s finest entertainers. You won’t want to miss this kick off to Marketplace 2010. And by the way, stop searching and searching…you’ll never find another destination of our kind!
Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area CVB
9:10 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.
Appointment Session I
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BISC Executive Committee Meeting - (click here for more information)
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Taste of Texas! All-Delegate Luncheon
Let us be the first to say, "welcome back to Texas y'all!" Join us today as we not only prepare to "serve up" another fantastic Texas Marketplace in 2012, but as we "serve up" some wonderful Texas cuisine! Let us show you why Grapevine and the Gaylord Texan Resort should be your next destination. Enjoy your lunch today with the Award Winning Gaylord Texan executive chef Ty Thoren as his team prepares an array of Texas culinary delights.
Sponsored by Grapevine CVB/Gaylord Texan/Team Texas/Beaumont CVB/Waco CVB/Midland CVB
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BISC Meetings
2:15 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.
Appointment Session II
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Become a "DC Insider" Evening Event
Explore one of DC’s hottest museums , the Newseum. Investigate behind the headlines and experience how and why news is made. Your DC hosts will model the insider experiences that you can only find in this one of a kind DC fashion show. See what’s in style from hip neighborhoods to hot new tours and attractions as we strut our stuff on the runway.
Sponsored by Destination DC along with the Newseum & Partners
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Foundation Afterglow
The annual Foundation Afterglow is a fundraiser for the ABA Foundation and supports the motorcoach, travel and tourism industry by hosting the George T. Snyder Jr. Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $35 in advance, and $45 at the door. Join the fun at a favorite local spot, and don’t miss one of the best parties of the week!
Sponsored by Hard Rock International
Monday, Jan. 18
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Service Centers Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
State/Provincial Caucuses
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Operator Breakfast
Operators, catch a wave to the Atlantic City breakfast to collect great prizes. Life’s a beach so soak up the sun and your chance to win a share of $5,000 worth of cash and prizes! For extra fun, be sure to visit the Atlantic City booth or see an Atlantic City delegate for an additional game card, then join us at the breakfast (must be present to win).
Sponsored by Atlantic City Delegates
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BISC Meetings
9:10 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.
Appointment Session I
12:30 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.
All-Delegate Luncheon
Back for the 16th straight year, Group Sales Box Office brings you the annual Best of Broadway extravaganza! We will dazzle you with performances from several Broadway musicals. Among the shows scheduled to appear are BILLY ELLIOT, HAIR, IN THE HEIGHTS, RAGTIME, WEST SIDE STORY and more than a few surprises. It’s your chance to get an exclusive sneak peek of what’s happening on Broadway. This is the single ABA event you can’t afford to miss.
Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office
2:15 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.
Appointment Session II
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CTIS Graduation
Sponsored by The American Bus Association
7:30 p.m.
Dine Around
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Hospitality Suite
Join the New York State Sales team for the 25th annual fun auction. Hundreds of great auction items are up for bid so grab your New York bucks and be a part of the fun.
Sponsored by Destinations of New York State
Tuesday, Jan. 19
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Service Centers Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Operator Breakfast
Come experience the many facets of Arkansas and get in a Natural State of mind! Join the A-Team and country music star, Tracy Byrd, for breakfast to hear and see why your group will want to come to Arkansas. Discover we are a true diamond in the rough!
Sponsored by Arkansas, The Natural State
9:10 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.
Appointment Session III
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
All Delegate Luncheon
Come listen to the Music at Branson’s much anticipated show and luncheon, where for the sixth year running you’ll be up close and personal with a host of world-class performers. See first-hand America’s live music capital offering a dazzling glimpse at the surprising diversity of Branson’s music, attractions, amenities and much more. Remember, “Someone you love is always playing in Branson.”
Sponsored by Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB Click here for the list of Sponsor Partners
2:15 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.
Appointment Session IV
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bandstand Boogie Evening Event
We're goin' hoppin'
We're goin' hoppin' today
Where things are poppin'
The philadelphia way
We're gonna drop in
On all the music they play
On the bandstand..bandstand
Pack your poodle skirt and leather jacket and prepare to boogie at the ABA closing event on Tuesday, January 19th as Philadelphia and the Countryside “ Rock and Roll the Buses “ to Philadelphia in 2011.
American Bandstand , the popular TV show born in Philadelphia comes to Gaylord ! Brush up on your twist, the stroll, and the mashed potato as we dance the night away while munching on 50’s foods and Philly favorites. Prizes awarded for best dressed, best dancers, most authentic…(costume rental will be available on site)
Sponsored by the Philadelphia CVB
