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American Bus Marketplace 2005

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The song says that ‘Chicago is My Kind of Town’, but from Feb. 4 to Feb. 9, 2005, Chicago was ABA’s kind of town – when delegates from the 2005 American Bus Marketplace experienced dazzling entertainment, productive appointments, fun events, and much, much more.

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While the entertainment and hospitality of Chicago and the sponsors was amazing, there was work to be done. A redesigned Marketplace floor helped delegates enjoy more networking opportunities and the ‘buzz’ around the show was how productive the appointments were. In all, there were more than 90,000 appointments -- an all-time high! More great numbers for the show included nearly 550 new attendees, also known as STAR delegates, at Marketplace, and 12 CTIS graduates. There were more than 50 education seminars that touched on everything from new marketing ideas to grant applications, and with more operators registered than any previous Marketplace shows, delegates were thrilled with all the opportunities to do business. ABA also sponsored an industry leaders panel that featured eight representatives from all segments of the group travel industry – motorcoach operators, hotels, dinner theaters, museums, shopping destinations, CVBs, and motorcoach manufacturers. The theme for the discussion was upbeat – people are traveling again and business is good. For more information CLICK HERE

The American Bus Association just sent their last delegate home this week after an
energetic week of non- stop work combined with evenings of celebrating Chicago.

Sandy visited with some of the most interesting people in travel. Simple click on the listen buttons to enjoy a few minutes of conversation.

Sandy and Peter Pantuso (president of the ABA) relaxing with other delegates at the Chicago Aquarium

Feb 6, 2005 As every year, Sandy covers the American Bus Association Marketplace.
This is a thrilling show where we are truly surrounded by today's experts in tours and travel.
Some of the photos are from the LIVE broadcast from Chicago Feb 6. If you would like to listen to the program. Please CLICK HERE for entire program page including archives of each segment.

DAVID EATON
ABA Marketplace Chairman

DAVID EATON
Patriot Fan

DAVID EATON, General Mgr, Conway Tours/Gray Line
of Rhode Island

ROSS SUMMERS -
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau

JAN KOSTNER Deputy Director of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism
and a great resource for travel
ideas in Illinois.

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BRAD LEWIS Executive Director
of the Chicago Conventions
and Visitors Bureau

PATRICIA McNALLY

During Marketplace Sandy was able to visit with some of the delegates. Following are interviews with some very special delegates. Each interview is between 5 - 10 minutes.

BRUCE BECKHAM
Executive Director of
TOURISM CARES FOR TOMORROW
Join the Travel Industry in a Giant Clean up of Mt. Vernon in May 05.

BUTCH BECKWITH
Former ABA Chairman
Board of Directors ABA
Co-Owner of
TURNER COACHES
800.873.5252

ABA Scholarship Recipient
INTERN at ABA Marketplace.
HANS SMUCKER

The ABA invests in the future.

LEE WADELL CURTIS
State of Tennessee Tourism

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN NASHVILLE!

BENNJIN LAO
Nashville
Conventions & Visitors Bureau

Historic Falcon Manor
Tennessee

GEORGE McGLOTHIN

Team Canada

GAIL BREMMER

Pennsylvania Lancaster County

TERRI STAUFFER

ANTHONY GRIFFITH
HAS WON THE BUS ROADEO FIVE YEARS IN A ROW!!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN NASHVILLE!

RANDY FIVEASH
Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism

2005 ABA Mareketplace Industry Leaders Panel

At the State of the Industry Panel, Peter Pantuso is the moderator. Joining Peter is: Rick Hillar, VP co-owner Tri-State Travel, Galena, Illinois, Ron Eyre, President Eyre Bus Lines, Glenelg, Maryland, Brad Lewis, VP Tourism Chicago Convention and Tourism Board, Chicago Illinois, Tom Sorrells, President and CEO Motor Coach Industries, Schaumburg, Illinois, Amiee Willets, Manager, Tourism and Group Sales, The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Mayo Dielsky, Tourism Sales and Marketing Manager, Marshall Fields, Chicago Illinois, Bob Chafey, Sr. Director, Tour Markets Cendant Hotel Group, Inc. Parsippany, New Jersey and Dan Lennon VP Marketing and PR Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB.

Listen to Panel Discussion

BRANSON MISSOURI
The stars of ABA 2005. We were thrilled to speak to so many of the talented performers from Branson. During lunch these incredible entertainers kept 3500 delegates at the edge of their seats. Thank you Branson for sharing your rich heritage with the ABA delegates.

Branson/Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau
800-214-3661

The Voice of MAGIC

DARREN ROMEO

Welk Resort, Branson

DALENA DITTO

TODD OLIVER
and IRVING his talking Dog.

Showboat Branson Bell

This is one funny guy (and dog)!
Todd gave us a thrill during our Tuesday lunch when he and the other Branson performers entertained us. You must see Todd Oliver in Branson, you will not be sorry.

	RUDY GATLIN
GATLIN BROTHERS and LENNON SISTERS will be opening new holiday program in Branson in November 2005

JANET LENNON

The youngest of the four sisters who charmed America in the
1950's and 60's.

At Presley's country Jubilee enjoy JOHN PRESLEY and AMBRUS LEIGH. John is incredible on the piano and Ambros at 17 years old, shows promise of one terrific career.

NEW SOUTH

NEW SOUTH - JIMMY PONDER on tenor and MARK McCAULEY on bass, TREY WILSON singing lead, and DEE ALLEN (son of Oak Ridge Boys lead, Duane Allen), on baritone.

The Brett Family Singers
Fast-paced variety show

TOM BRETT

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN NASHVILLE!

The Gabriel Family
AND Roy Clark
DOUG GABRIEL

Relaxing with colleagues.

Patrick and Sandy with
Sam Nhairy

Sandy and MITCH SUSSMAN

Don Ferrone and Sandy

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I would like to thank a man who has been like a father to me. I met Don Ferrone, the director of the Chicago American Sightseeing in 1994. Don's father owned a bus company in Chicago and was one of the founders of the American Sightseeing Association. Don and his brother have continued the family business in Chicago. Don was the chairman of the ASI and he introduced me to the travel industry and more specifically the Motorcoach Industry. I brought technology and created an Internet presence for the American Sightseeing Association in 1994.

Another ABA member, Billy Ray Rhyne, the president of America Charters Ltd* was also instrumental in my career growth in the industry. These two men represent some of the oldest families in the Motorcoach Industry and the tradition of family business in America. I appreciate the time they spent me mentoring and teaching me the travel and Motorcoach Industry and I am forever grateful to be a part of this marvelous industry and to those two great men.

*America Charters has evolved into the present motorcoach company from its beginnings in 1937. Bill Ray Rhyne's grandfather and father have been in the bus business since the beginning of bus travel. Billy Ray Rhyne is the 4th generation president. It was wonderful to see both Don and Billy Ray at ABA Marketplace 2005.

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