Date: Jan 1, 2025
Shipshewana, Ind. —Destinations, an American Bus Association publication and the definitive guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning calendars, and strategic insights, recently awarded Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction a 2024 Best of the Best designation in the category of Shopping. Destinations Best of the Best honors outstanding travel industry members who go above and beyond for the group travel industry. Categories include Adventure, Culture, Entertainment, Festivals & Events, Food & Beverage, Lodging, and Shopping.
Destinations Best of the Best recipients have earned the support of their peers and customers based on their excellent customer service and memorable experiences. Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction was chosen out of nearly 90 entries and was one of only 3 chosen in the Shopping category.
“At the American Bus Association, we are proud to honor organizations that consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and unforgettable experiences,” said ABA President and CEO Fred Ferguson. “The deserving companies who earned recognition in the 2024 Destinations Best of the Best issue underscores their commitment to excellence and highlights the vital role they play in connecting people with places and positively shaping our $100 billion industry. The recipients are truly the very best in group travel, and we are thrilled to see their passion and performance celebrated."
“We couldn’t be more honored to be a part of the elite group of recipients for this recognition,” states Michael Christner, Flea Market Director and Manager for the Misc. & Antique Auction. “The work that the entire Shipshewana Trading Place team puts into creating a memorable experiences for visitors is commendable and I’m proud of the leadership, team efforts, and especially our vendors and sellers that positioned us in this category.”
Specific activities that aided in the curation of memorable experiences for groups includes their Flea Bag Shopping Trail (a group scavenger hunt) and the newly added Bidding and Breakfast, Auctioneer 101 Learning Experience.
Curating fun activities that create memories for our guests is what it’s all about and truly sets us apart” says Lora Gates, Marketing Director for Shipshewana Trading Place. “We can’t wait to develop fun and creative ideas with our team each new season!”
About the American Bus Association
The American Bus Association is a 501(c) 6 trade association that represents North American motorcoach, group travel and tourism industries. We’re on a mission to connect people with places through an international network of bus and motorcoach operators, manufacturers, tour companies, tourism bureaus, destination venues and those who love to travel. Together, we support the growth of our businesses through cross-sector events, industry research, philanthropy and policy advocacy which enables professional development, business connections, mobility and travel. ABA members have exclusive access to ABA’s suite of programs and services, including ABA professional staff, the ABA Foundation, ABA Marketplace, National Bus Traffic Association, Women in Buses, the Bus Industry Safety Council and eight other professional development councils. For more, please visit www.buses.org.
About Destinations
Destinations, an American Bus Association publication, is the definitive guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning calendars, and strategic insights. Published bi-monthly, Destinations is available in print and online. To read the latest issue of Destinations, visithttps://www.buses.org/news/publications
About Shipshewana Trading Place
Shipshewana Trading Place is a uniquely successful Hospitality and Service organization. Shipshewana Trading Place offers a diverse range of destination and merchandising services, including the Midwest’s largest flea market, Shipshewana Antique, Livestock & Horse Auctions, The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, Farmhouse on Farver (a private rental home), Farmstead Expo Barn & Event Pavilion, Shipshewana Auction Restaurant, Shipshewana RV Park & Service Center and year-round special events. For further information, visit www.ShipshewanaTradingPlace.com
