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.

ABA Press Releases

ABA Applauds Senators Proposal to Enable DMOs Access to SBA PPP Funds

  • June 26, 2020

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The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – applauded Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) for their proposal to allow destination marketing organizations (DMO) to have access to SBA paycheck protection program loans.

When Congress passed the CARES Act, DMOs were left out because of their nonprofit or quasi-government designation.

In a statement on the proposal, ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso said:

“We appreciate the Senators taking action to help the DMO community. They are the marketing arm of any town, city or state and without funding they can't help bring tourism back to these areas that have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism employs millions of people around the country, without tourism we can't get the American economy back up and running and DMOs are critical to that happening.”

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