Georgetown University Athletics Selects Anthony Travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgetown University has named Anthony Travel as the Official Travel Partner of Georgetown University Athletics. Anthony Travel will provide all travel arrangements for the Hoyas’ Athletic Department including air, hotel, bus, car, charter and hospitality needs for teams, coaches, administration and staff. In addition to day-to-day travel services, Anthony Travel will also provide the Hoyas with special event travel services including fan and alumni trips to premiere destinations such as post-season tournament and championship events.
“After a widespread search where we evaluated many of the top travel providers in the country, we selected Anthony Travel based on their extensive experience, high level of customer service and cost savings with other schools,” said Athletic Director Bernard Muir. “Their focus on collegiate travel with other prestigious schools is significant for us. We are enthusiastic about our partnership with Anthony Travel, and look forward to the savings and benefits that will result from their efforts.”
Implementation plans call for all individual travel, team travel and support to be managed by Joanne Davis, a 22-year travel industry veteran and Anthony Travel representative, on-site in the Georgetown Athletic Department office.
“Georgetown University has a storied tradition of both athletic and academic excellence that is world renowned,” said John Anthony, President and CEO. “Georgetown has outstanding coaches and strong administrators, and it is obvious that their athletic department is on its way to many more great accomplishments. We are thrilled and honored to be a part of their programs and the work they do.”
Georgetown becomes the tenth institution, and second Big East Conference member, to designate Anthony Travel as a year-round travel partner. Anthony Travel, a full-service travel management company, provides travel services to many of the most prestigious universities in the nation, such as the University of Notre Dame, Stanford University Athletics, University of North Carolina Athletics, Indiana University Athletics and Purdue University Athletics.
About Georgetown University Athletics
Georgetown University, the nation’s oldest Catholic University, is a charter member of the Big East Conference and fields 27 varsity level teams. The Hoyas’ rich athletic history features a Men’s basketball program which has won six conference championships and has made 20 NCAA post-season appearances, including more than 60 NCAA Tournament games, four trips to the Final Four and an NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship.
