BEWARE: ABA Marketplace Scams

We want to bring to your immediate attention a concerning issue that has arisen in the last few days. There has been an increasing number of scam calls targeting our members and Marketplace registrants regarding hotel reservations.

 

Important Details:

Scam Activity: The most prolific scam call is coming from 800-878-0113 from an individual named "Joseph." This caller is falsely claiming to offer an early bird rate for hotel stays in Philadelphia.

Our Process: ABA will be opening up hotel reservations on August 9, and we are not using any third-party affiliate to call you about those reservations, secure "special" low rates, or other offers. These calls are scams.

 

Action Steps

Do Not Engage: If you receive such a call from 800-878-0113 or other unfamiliar number, we suggest blocking the number to remove further contact from the scammer.

Official Reservations: The only way to secure your hotel reservations is through ABA and the Marketplace website. Information on how to make reservations will be posted on August 9, and we will send out a notice to all current registered attendees with information on how to secure your hotel booking.

 

ABA is committed to ensuring your safety and the security of your information. Please remain vigilant and do not engage with these fraudulent calls. If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us directly at (800) 283-2877.

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ABA, Busworld Sign Three-Show Agreement for Busworld North America

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ABA, Busworld Sign Three-Show Agreement for Busworld North America

ABA and Busworld – the most recognized international exhibition in the world exclusively for the bus and motorcoach industry – have signed a three-show partnership to bring the newly created Busworld North America to ABA’s Marketplace in Baltimore, Jan. 28-30, 2021.

“We are beyond excited to team up with Busworld and bring to the North American bus and motorcoach market the largest exhibition and convention for the industry,” said ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso. “We will hold Busworld North America in conjunction with the industry’s number one motorcoach and group travel event – ABA’s Marketplace – in 2021, 2023 and 2025. Nowhere else will you meet industry leaders from around the world and experience an event that looks at every aspect of passenger transport in North America.”

The North American motorcoach and bus industry is made up of more than 37,000 motorcoaches traveling 64.3 billion passenger miles; more than 156,000 transit buses traveling more than 57 billion passenger miles; and more than 48,000 school buses carrying 26 million students daily. The market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.59 percent, to reach $7.76 billion by 2022.

Busworld North America will bring together manufacturers and suppliers from around the world to display their products and serve as a reputed industry platform for industry leaders to network, expand their business and navigate the ever-evolving market landscape, and learn during the Busworld Academy North America. The Busworld Academy North America, which made its debut during ABA’s Marketplace in Omaha, Neb., brought together thought leaders from around the world to discuss the future of the industry.

Vincent Dewaele, managing director of Busworld International is looking forward to this new collaboration: “We have been collaborating with ABA for some projects and are very positive about this partnership for the North American market. The united forces of ABA and Busworld should result in a unique bus and coach event, bringing together local and international players in the coach and bus industry.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABA leadership and Busworld partners sign an agreement to bring the renowned Busworld to the United States for the Busworld North America, which will take place in Baltimore, Jan. 28-30, 2021.

From left: Charlie Zelle, 2021 Busworld North America Chair; Don DeVivo, ABA Board of Directors Chairman; Peter Pantuso, ABA President & CEO; Vincent Dewaele, Busworld International Business Development Manager; and Jan Deman, Busworld Academy Director.

 

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About Busworld

Busworld began in 1971 and today is known around the world as the most recognized international exhibition and convention in the world exclusively for the bus and motorcoach industry. Busworld is active in seven different countries. Concurrent with the exhibitions, their knowledge platform Busworld Academy holds high-level seminars regarding hot topics of the industry in the region. For more information, visit www.busworld.org.

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