Short's Travel Management (Short’s) is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Omaha Athletics to oversee the comprehensive management of their athletic travel operations. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both parties in optimizing travel logistics for Omaha Atheltics esteemed athletic programs.
As part of the partnership, Short’s will oversee a variety of travel services customized to meet Omaha Athletics unique requirements. These services encompass group hotel accommodations, bus charters, air charters, and commercial reservations. Harnessing Short’s expertise, Omaha Athletics will implement the designated agent model, bolstered by service specialists dedicated to group hotel accommodations, charter bus arrangements, and air charter logistics. This model ensures individualized care and streamlined coordination, empowering Omaha Athletics athletic department to prioritize student-athlete support while Short’s handles the complexities of travel logistics.
"Omaha Athletics is extremely excited to partner with Shorts Travel Management," said Matt Maher, Executive Associate Athletic Director of Internal Affairs at the University of Nebraska Omaha. "Whether it be air travel, hotel accommodations, or ground transportation upon arrival, Shorts Travel is a one-stop shop for all of our athletic department travel needs. Their customer service is second to none and their expertise is invaluable in supporting our coaches and student-athletes!"
Short's Travel Management is renowned for its innovative approach to travel management and commitment to delivering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements. With a proven track record of success in serving collegiate athletic programs across the nation, Short’s is well-positioned to meet and exceed Omaha Athletics expectations.
"We are honored to be selected as the travel management partner for Omaha Athletics," said David LeCompte, CEO of Short's Travel Management. "At Short’s, we understand the critical role that seamless travel logistics play in supporting the success of collegiate athletic programs. Our dedicated team is eager to collaborate closely with Omaha Athletics to deliver efficient, reliable, and cost-effective travel solutions that meet the highest standards of excellence."
The partnership between Short's Travel Management and Omaha Athletics represents a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in collegiate athletics. Together, they look forward to achieving new heights of success in athletic travel management and making a positive impact on the Omaha Athletics community.
About Short’s Travel Management
Short’s 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 Omaha Athletics
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a premier metropolitan university that offers a broad range of academic programs and is dedicated to providing innovative and learning-centric initiatives. With a strong commitment to digital education and student success, UNO continues to lead the way in creating impactful educational experiences.
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