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 Board Member John Percy Named Inaugural Wayne Chandler Award Winner

  • January 10, 2022
  • 1-min read

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During ABA's Marketplace 2022 in Grapevine, Texas, the Grand Ole Opry named ABA Board Member and CEO of Destination Niagara USA John Percy, Jr., as the first recipient of the Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award. 

When presenting the award, Kristi Driver of Opry Entertainment described Percy as “The award committee chose the perfect inaugural recipient.”

Driver said words that people use to describe Percy include: 

Well-respected
Innovative
Eager
Larger-than-life personality
Impactful
Mentor
Supportive
Great leader 
Welcomes a new face into the room 
Commitment
Always making a difference

ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso said “There couldn’t be a better recipient of the first Wayne Chandler award than John Percy. This award is well deserved.”

The Wayne Chandler Spirit of Partnership Award – created in memory of Wayne Chandler who spent more than 30 years promoting the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, as well as Nashville and Tennessee, and Opry Entertainment – recognizes an individual who creatively works within the group travel industry to build partnerships for the promotion of all tourism market segments and destinations.

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