Leisure Group Travel, the leading media company representing the group travel market, is proud to announce a special section in its December 2025 issue, ABA at 100, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Bus Association (ABA). Produced in close cooperation with ABA, this commemorative feature will headline Leisure Group Travel’s annual Industry Forecast edition—the publication’s most influential issue of the year.
For a century ABA has been at the heart of the motorcoach and group travel industry, driving economic impact, fostering connections and shaping the way Americans travel together. This milestone edition will honor that legacy while also exploring what lies ahead for motorcoach and group travel in the next 100 years.
Highlights of ABA at 100 will include:
- Driving Economic Impact — An analysis of the motorcoach industry’s vital contributions to the U.S. economy, including jobs supported, dollars generated, and destinations served.
- Marketplace Memories — A look back at ABA Marketplace, highlighting how it has built lasting relationships among destinations, tour operators, and suppliers over the decades.
- Looking Ahead — Thought leadership from ABA executives and transportation innovators on the future of group mobility, sustainability and evolving traveler expectations.
The December edition will also feature Leisure Group Travel’s signature Industry Forecast 2026, providing analysis and insights on travel trends shaping the year ahead.
To maximize exposure, this landmark issue will receive special distribution at ABA Marketplace 2026, January 10-13 in Reno, the largest gathering of motorcoach and group travel professionals in North America.
“For 100 years the American Bus Association has been the backbone of the motorcoach industry, and we are honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with our partners,” said Jeff Gayduk, President & Publisher of Premier Travel Media. “This special edition not only reflects on ABA’s remarkable history but also looks forward to a bold, connected, and sustainable future for our industry.”