Congratulations to three Ohio events for being selected to the American Bus Association’s 2010 Top 100 Events: The Vectren Dayton Air Show in Vandalia, July 17 – 18; the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival in Canton, July 30 – Aug. 8; and the 2010 Canadian-American Police-Fire Games in Dublin, Aug. 15 – 22.
The 28th annual ABA Top 100 Events in North America is a key guide for professional travel planners and the general public. The list highlights the top fairs, festivals, parades, exhibits, theater and shows across North America. While the Top 100 Events are not ranked, ABA does highlight both the Top U.S. and Top Canadian Events for each year.
The Top 100 list is chosen from more than 500 events nominated by state and provincial tourism officials, convention and visitors bureaus and destination marketing organizations from across North America. A 17-member selection committee of tour operators bases its selections on the events' broad appeal, their accessibility to large groups arriving by motorcoach and a variety of other criteria. The full 2010 Top 100 winners list can be found by clicking here and the guide is available by clicking here (see pages 25 – 26 for the Ohio events).
Studies from the ABA Foundation indicate a single motorcoach group of 55 travelers spending just one night at a destination can infuse that local economy with up to $11,660 in tourism dollars spent on lodging, meals, admissions, fees, shopping, souvenirs, services and local taxes. And, of course, events drawing large groups can create jobs.
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