Anthony Travel Partners with Central Michigan Athletics to Manage Travel Operations
Anthony Travel, a division of On Location, specializes in providing university and sports travel management solutions.
NEW YORK – Anthony Travel, the nation’s leading provider of university and sports travel management services—part of On Location, a global leader in premium experiences, hospitality and travel—has announced a new partnership with Central Michigan University Athletics.
Through the partnership, On Location’s Anthony Travel business will deliver customized travel services tailored to the day‑to‑day demands of team, recruiting, and administrative travel. The relationship also includes support for special events and fan travel in coordination with The Chippewa Athletic Fund, connecting supporters with postseason championships, marquee matchups, and donor experiences, along with comprehensive service for international team travel.
Anthony Travel’s service model will provide Central Michigan Athletics with consistent support and after‑hours assistance, ensuring teams are backed by experienced travel professionals whenever and wherever they compete. By leveraging Anthony Travel’s extensive network of airline, hotel, and ground transportation partners, the partnership is designed to streamline logistics while supporting flexible, cost‑effective travel solutions.
“The rhythm of collegiate athletics requires precision, flexibility, and constant coordination within the Mid‑American Conference,” said Jim O’Connor, Senior Vice President of Collegiate Travel at On Location’s Anthony Travel business. “We’re excited to support the Chippewas with travel solutions designed to manage the scheduling complexity and pace that define Central Michigan Athletics.”
“We are excited to announce our new partnership with Anthony Travel,” said Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan. “This agreement will result in an exceptional first-class travel experience for our 17 sports programs and more than 430 student-athletes. Anthony Travel has set the standard for meeting the unique demands of intercollegiate athletics and CMU Athletics will benefit from its expertise and resources as we compete for championships.”
About Central Michigan Athletics
Central Michigan Athletics Department is an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision institution and a member of the Mid-American Conference. The department is made up of 17 sports—baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball men’s cross country, women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s golf, women’s golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. CMU Athletics supports more than 425 student-athletes through its three core pillars of the student-athlete experience, the fan experience, and being leaders in the MAC.
About Anthony Travel
Anthony Travel is the nation’s leading provider of university and sports travel management services. Anthony Travel partners with 110 university athletic departments and 27 university campuses to provide travel management solutions. Anthony Travel also provides comprehensive travel solutions to other amateur and professional sports organizations at more than 300 events annually. Additionally, they create unforgettable experiences for fans, alumni, and donors traveling around the world to marquee events. Anthony Travel is a division of On Location, a premium experiential hospitality business. For more information, visit anthonytravel.com.
About On Location
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and sports entertainment company. For more information, visit onlocationexp.com.
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