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 Announces Future Marketplace Dates, Locations

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Washington, D.C. – The American Bus Association (ABA) – the leading industry trade organization representing the motorcoach and group travel and tourism companies – today announced the future dates and cities of the #1 motorcoach and group travel annual event – Marketplace for the next four years.

Future Marketplace dates and locations are:

Marketplace 2025
Philadelphia
Feb. 1- 4

Marketplace 2026
Reno, Nev.
Jan. 10-13

Marketplace 2027
Calgary, AB
Feb. 6-9

Marketplace 2028
Charlotte, N.C.
Jan. 22-25

“We are excited about the future locations for Marketplace over the next four years,” said Peter Pantuso, president & CEO of ABA. “Philadelphia, Reno, Calgary and Charlotte are vibrant markets for the motorcoach and group tourism industry and taking the show to the West Coast will introduce ABA and what we bring to the industry to many companies that don’t get the opportunity to come east for the event.”

For more information on ABA’s Marketplace, visit www.buses.org/marketplace.

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About the American Bus Association

The American Bus Association (ABA) is the trade organization of the intercity bus industry with more than 1,000 motorcoach and tour company members in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services. Another 2,800 members are travel and tourism organizations and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry. For more information, visit www.buses.org

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