Short's Travel Management (Short’s), a trusted leader in travel management services, proudly announces its partnership with the University of San Diego (USD) to oversee travel logistics for its athletic programs. This collaboration aims to optimize travel efficiency and enhance the overall experience for University of San Diego Athletics.
Under the new partnership, Short’s will provide a tailored suite of services designed to meet the unique needs of the USD’s athletic teams. These services include team commercial reservations, group hotel accommodations, charter air bookings, and ground transportation solutions through charter bus services.
"Short's Travel Management is honored to join forces with the University of San Diego in managing the travel logistics for their athletic programs," expressed David LeCompte, CEO at Short's Travel Management. "Our specialized team is dedicated to delivering seamless travel arrangements, allowing San Diego's athletes, coaches, and staff to focus wholeheartedly on their performance and success."
USD Athletics boasts a rich tradition of excellence across its various sports programs, embodying a commitment to achievement both on and off the field. The partnership with Short's Travel Management underscores the university's ongoing dedication to providing top-tier support and resources to its athletes.
"USD Athletics is thrilled to be working with Short’s Travel for all of our travel and hospitality needs. They are a proven entity in the Intercollegiate Athletics space and their customer friendly approach will be a huge asset to our coaches, student-athletes and staff in all aspect," commented Kimya Massey, Associate Vice President / Executive Director of Athletics at University of San Diego.
Short's Travel Management brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in sports travel management, ensuring that every detail is meticulously managed to optimize convenience, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for University of San Diego Athletics.
About Short’s Travel Management
Short’s Travel Management is a family-owned and majority woman-owned private corporation, led by CEO David LeCompte. In 2020, Short’s strategically pivoted to exclusively serve collegiate athletics, solidifying its position as the fastest growing provider for athletic teams.
With a client portfolio that is over 95% collegiate sports, Short’s supports over 16,000 games, meets, and tournaments annually, assisting more than 200 athletic departments with their regular season travel, in addition to exclusively managing championship travel for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The Short’s logistics team orchestrates more air charters, commercial air, ground transportation, and group hotel accommodations than any other provider in the collegiate team space. Comprised of former collegiate athletes, coaches, business operations and logistics staff, pilots, hotel leaders, gate agents, and dispatchers, Short’s understands firsthand the demands of this sector and the critical importance of teams arriving on time.
About University of San Diego Athletics
University of San Diego Athletics embodies a rich tradition of competitive excellence and community spirit. Located in San Diego, California, the university fields a diverse range of NCAA Division I teams that compete in the West Coast Conference, known for its rigorous competition and passionate fan base. The Toreros, as they are known, excel in basketball, soccer, and many other sports, consistently showcasing top-tier talent and sportsmanship. With a commitment to fostering both athletic prowess and academic achievement, University of San Diego Athletics stands as a pillar of pride for its students, alumni, and supporters alike.
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