Anthony Travel, Inc. and NAIA extend partnership
Anthony Travel continues status as "Official Travel Partner of the NAIA"
By: Sarah Laha, NAIA Marketing Department

October 27, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today that Anthony Travel, Inc. will continue their status as “Official Travel Partner of the NAIA” effective through October 2011. 

As the official travel partner, Anthony Travel’s trained sports travel professionals will continue to assist NAIA institutions with their championship travel needs. Included in this service, Anthony Travel will provide travel quotes prior to opening round competition and championship tournaments, an emergency travel service and hotel corporate rates as well as rate negotiation assistance. 

“We are extremely pleased to extend our partnership with Anthony Travel,” said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO.  “Although there are many options in the travel industry, the exceptional customer service and knowledgeable staff at Anthony Travel continue to make our travel decisions simple and convenient.”  

The NAIA will also continue to work with Anthony Travel to promote the Anthony Travel/NAIA Sport Challenges.  The sport challenges will be held at the Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Fla.  These challenges have been successful and will continue to provide exciting competition. 

"The NAIA is a collection of thousands of people who make college athletics a special place for us,” said John Anthony, Anthony Travel President and CEO.  “The Champions of Character program continues to honor core values that are very similar to ours at Anthony Travel.  We are honored to enter our second decade of service to NAIA schools and student-athletes."

Anthony Travel, travel host to many conferences, institutions and events makes travel effortless with their full travel management services.  The company is the official travel partner to numerous amateur and professional athletic entities and established themselves as a leader in event travel management.  Awarded for achievements in all areas of the global travel industry, in 2009 Anthony Travel was named North America’s Leading Travel Agency. 

Since 1989, Anthony Travel has specialized in providing quality service, excellent travel fares and creative travel solutions for the varying needs of university officials, collegiate athletic programs, youth sports programs and professional organizations.  From fans to officials and youth leagues to professional organizations, Anthony Travel seeks to provide memorable travel experiences. 

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association's innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves.

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