Short’s Travel Management Announces Partnership with UNCW Athletics to Manage Team Travel

Short's Travel Management is proud to announce a new partnership with UNCW Athletics to oversee and manage all aspects of the university’s athletic travel program. Through this collaboration, Short’s will provide full-service travel logistics, including commercial air, charter air, ground transportation, and group hotel coordination for Seahawks student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

With a service model built exclusively for collegiate athletics, Short’s Travel Management will implement its designated agent approach, supported by specialized internal teams focused on charter air, group hotels, and ground transportation. This structure ensures a seamless, efficient, and highly responsive travel experience tailored to the unique demands of UNCW’s athletic programs.

“We are honored to partner with UNCW Athletics and support their commitment to excellence both on and off the field,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “Our team understands the complexities of collegiate athletics travel, and we are excited to bring our expertise, technology, and service model to Wilmington. Our goal is simple — to make travel easier so student-athletes and staff can stay focused on performance, academics, and the overall student-athlete experience.”

UNCW Athletics leadership also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and the value it brings to their programs.

“We are excited to align with Short’s Travel Management as our official travel partner,” said a representative from UNCW Athletics. “Their deep experience in collegiate athletics, combined with a service model designed specifically for teams, gives us confidence that our travel program will be more streamlined, efficient, and supported at every stage. This partnership allows us to enhance the experience for our student-athletes while maintaining strong operational oversight.”

Through this partnership, UNCW Athletics will gain access to Short’s proprietary technology platform, offering complete trip visibility, streamlined booking processes, and enhanced reporting capabilities. Combined with 24/7 support and a team of dedicated travel experts, Short’s will ensure every trip is executed with precision and care.

About Short’s Travel Management 

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, Short’s Travel Management is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletic travel. Operating exclusively in the athletics space since 2021, Short’s supports more than 115 full service athletic departments and coordinates travel for more than 1,600 teams annually. The company provides comprehensive services including commercial air, charter air, group hotel sourcing, charter bus coordination, and proprietary travel technology built specifically for collegiate programs

About UNCW Athletics UNCW Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I programs and is a member of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). Committed to excellence in competition, academics, and community engagement, the Seahawks provide student-athletes with the resources and support needed to succeed at the highest level. With a strong tradition of success and a focus on the holistic development of its student-athletes, UNCW Athletics continues to build a championship culture both on and off the field.