Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction Awarded Best of the Best Designation by the American Bus Association

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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 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!”