Welcome to the 2019 Trailways Annual Meeting website where Operator-Members and Exhibitors will find all that is needed to plan your travel, register and reserve your hotel room!
We look forward to seeing you in South Texas next March 10-13, 2019.
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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
7 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554
Important Changes in 2019
Please note that there is a new pattern for the 2019 meeting dates. Please be sure to check the dates before you book your travel. Basically, everything shifts one day later than in the past.
Schedule:
On Sunday, March 10, 2019, the Exec. Committee meets (a.m.) followed by the Board-only lunch, meeting & dinner (12:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.) There are no other general member events.
On Monday, March 11, 2019, the Outdoor Activities take place: Golf Outing, Tour (optional). These events normally take place on Sunday but in 2019, the “activity” day is Monday.
“Day 1” is Tuesday, March 12 with the Opening General Breakfast & Sessions; Outdoor Lunch with Buses & Equipment; afternoon InfoMotion and evening Opening Reception.
“Day 2” is Wednesday, March 13 with the General Breakfast, Sessions and Annual Member Meeting with Roll Call; Spirit Awards Luncheon; Afternoon Indoor Exhibitor Tradeshow; Closing Dinner Gala with Safety Awards and Driver of the Year Awards.
About the Event
The Trailways Annual Meeting & Conference is the major international meeting of the owners of Trailways bus and coach transportation companies located throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada and Europe.
Looking ahead to 2019, the 83rd Annual Trailways Meeting takes place in Galveston, Texas. This is the first time Trailways will meet in Galveston.
Save the dates: March 10-13, 2019.
The host Hotel is the beautiful and unique Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center.
Galveston, Texas, was founded in 1839 and is named for Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez. It is a coastal resort city on Galveston Island and Pelican Island in southeast Texas.
To view the initial conference schedule, please see the Schedule.
Invitation to Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibitors: If you seek to reach the key decision makers at these exclusive Trailways ground transportation companies, this is your prime opportunity. Trailways companies account for more than $300 million in charter, ticket and tour sales annually. Bus suppliers, manufacturers and travel companies are invited to attend and to exhibit. Space is limited at the trade show.
Note: please sign up today to become an Affiliated Partner (required in order to attend, space available).
2018 Partner APPLICATION May – Dec. 2018V2
If you wish to attend and Exhibit, your company must, in most cases, become an Affiliated Partner with the option for a “Preferred Partner” level.
Please contact us for details. Space is limited.
Business Development Office- Trailways Transportation System, Inc.
Diane Walden – ditrails@trailways.com or bustrails@trailways.com
703-897-4414 – Remote Office/ 703-362-8438 -Mobile
