Annual Conference 2025 - Hosted by Visit Richmond!

Description

The 2025 Annual Conference is hosted by Visit Richmond in Glen Allen, VA. While we will be experiencing the area with FAMS, Dine-Around Night and Opening & Closing venues at area partners, the meetings will be held at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center.

The beautiful, renovated Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center rests on 20 acres of open green space, with a campus featuring English gardens and Colonial architecture.

Our conference theme is "Timeless Journeys: Bridging History and Horizons Through Motorcoach Travel". This theme honors Richmond’s legacy as a city steeped in history while celebrating the motorcoach industry's vital role in connecting travelers to the past and creating pathways to new destinations.

The multi-day event welcomes motorcoach operators, tour planners, associate members, and travel supplier members to Network, Educate and Showcase to increase business opportunities.

FUN FAMS!
Our host, Visit Richmond put together four (4) amazing FAMs for you to experience. There is a $25 fee for each FAM, that will be reimbursed if you register and attend. View the experiences.

Visit Richmond WELCOME!
Step into "Timeless Journeys: Bridging History and Horizons Through Motorcoach Travel" with an unforgettable BBQ Picnic at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

KICK-THE-TIRES HAPPY HOUR!
Visit with bus manufacturers to learn what's new in their models while enjoying a cold beverage!

DINE-AROUND!
View the restaurants from Visit Richmond, to help narrow down your search.

INDUSTRY EXPO!
This is an opportunity for bus manufacturers and all vendors serving the motorcoach industry to have one-on-one time with PBA Operator members to showcase their products, services, and to network.

SALES RETREAT! NEW FORMAT!
A time for PBA Operator tour planners to meet one-on-one with travel suppliers in a fun speed-dating event! The Sales Retreat has a new format, no more waiting! There are two sessions, with a goal for increased business opportunities for everyone.

CLOSING EVENT!
Join us for an evening of futuristic fun with food, live music, access to museum exhibitions and more at the Science Museum of Virginia. 

EDUCATION!
Learn and get inspired with our Keynote Speaker Dr. Jon Kedrowski and educational session presenters Christian Riddell, CEO of The Bus Network (TBN) and Toni Bastian, Director of Accessibility & Tourism Sales for Visit Richmond, our conference host.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• April 25, 2025: Last day to use Marketplace Promo Code
• May 2, 2025: Sponsorships close
• May 9, 2025: Directory & Sponsor ad/artwork/logos are due.
• May 9, 2025: Last day to cancel for a refund.
• June 1, 2025: Hotel Cut-off at 12:00PM EST.
• June 1, 2025: Registration closes

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:  
Enter your email below and click Go.  Then choose your registration type and enter the number of participants in the quantity, then choose the optional events for each attendee.  If you are interested in a Diamond or Platinum Sponsorship, please see registration instructions below.

Sponsorships:
Diamond Sponsorships include 2 full conference registrations.
Platinum Sponsorships include 1 full conference registration.  

To register as a Diamond or Platinum Sponsor, scroll to the Sponsorship Opportunities section and update the quantity to 1 for your preferred choice (if available), then complete the fields. 

Gold, Silver and Supporter level sponsorships do not include conference registrations.  First choose your registration type, then scroll to the Sponsorship Opportunities section and choose an available sponsorship on the form.  Program advertising ads are also available.  View all of the Sponsorships and the benefits of each level.