The TODAY! Award will be presented to an ABA member who has demonstrated they have what it takes to make an impact in the group travel industry—today. When making your nomination, consider the following questions:

• What is this member doing to be relevant?
• What is this member doing to make an impact?
• What is this member doing to make a difference?
• What is this member doing to expand their clients' horizons?
• What is this member doing to advocate, innovate and create?
• What is this member doing to influence tomorrow?

The chosen ABA member will receive this prestigious honor among an audience of their peers during the 2027 ABA Marketplace in Calgary, Alberta. The TODAY! Award honoree will also be profiled in the May/June issue of Groups Today.

Nominations open November 2 to December 11, 2026.

**Nominee must be a member of ABA to be considered.**

Terry Fischer

President, Transportation Charter Services (TCS)

2026 TODAY! Award Winner

“I was shocked, actually. I never thought I’d be recognized for this … it’s not why we do it,” Fischer said. “But as a motorcoach operator, we're the conduit. We’re proud to be the ones who connect travelers with all of these hotels, attractions and beautiful national parks and places to see.”

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Kris Hoff

President, Distinctively Detroit Tours & Happy Times Tours

2025 TODAY! Award Winner

“I feel totally honored. It means that people really appreciate what we've done and really think a lot of us. I was honestly shocked!” Hoff said. “I believe to make a tangible impact you need to leverage unique qualities in order to shape perceptions and drive meaningful change, but it must be done while maintaining authenticity, integrity, and a strong work ethic for success.”

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Elizabeth Hall

President, John Hall’s Alaska

2024 TODAY! Award Winner

“This award recognizes my own work, my own leadership and the continued forward progress I push for in both my business, and the industry I love beyond anything else (besides my fur children),” Hall said. “Every time one of our clients, whether a group or direct, shares their positive experiences, it reminds me why we do what we do. I love sharing the world with people in the most perfect way possible—from Alaska to Africa.”

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Kate Scopetti

President, MARS and Companies

2023 TODAY! Award Winner

“Working in this industry from the very beginning has been a labor of love, so I'm very pleased that my efforts have been noticed and appreciated,” Scopetti said, crediting her ability to be forward thinking and innately creative as a reason for being able to identify trends and where the market is headed.

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