TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference is excited to team up with Engine, a fast-growing group travel platform designed to simplify hotel bookings for collegiate athletic departments, staff, and student-athletes. This partnership will strengthen travel support for Sun Conference member schools, spanning both regular season travel and championship events.
Managing travel for multiple varsity programs is a significant undertaking—particularly for schools with limited administrative capacity. From shifting schedules to last-minute adjustments, coordinating logistics for hundreds of student-athletes can quickly become overwhelming. Yet, when travel is seamless, the results speak for themselves: teams arrive rested, enjoy quality accommodations, and athletic departments can reinvest saved time and resources into their programs.
Engine was purpose-built to meet these challenges. The platform offers:
- Consolidated invoicing and direct billing to schools
- Flexible, penalty-free last-minute changes
- 24/7 expert customer support
- An easy-to-use interface for coaches, administrators, and staff
“We’re excited to partner with the Sun Conference to provide enhanced travel solutions for their teams and events,” said Joon Lee, Director of Partnerships at Engine. “Our platform removes the hassle from group travel, enabling the conference to focus on performance rather than logistics.”
Beyond convenience, Engine delivers tangible savings—averaging 26% off rates across a global network of more than 750,000 hotels. Sun Conference schools now have access to top-quality accommodations at lower prices, elevating the travel experience for student-athletes.
The platform has quickly become a go-to tool for collegiate athletic departments—removing the need to manage multiple credit cards, track receipts, or maintain complex spreadsheets. From assisting new coaches with bookings to providing clear insights into budgets and travel reports, Engine streamlines the process from start to finish.
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Engine,” said Sun Conference Commissioner, Dustin Wilke. “This collaboration will substantially enhance the overall travel experience for our members and supporters, providing us with access to the most advanced tools and rates available.”
With no contracts, fees, or disruption to existing workflows, Sun Conference institutions can begin using Engine immediately to optimize team travel.
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ABOUT THE SUN CONFERENCE
Now in its 35th year, The Sun Conference — a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1990 — is a leading member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Its ten full-member institutions across Florida and Georgia compete in 24 championship sports. Under the leadership of Commissioner Dustin Wilke, The Sun Conference continues to raise the standard in collegiate athletics, offering student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level while pursuing academic and personal excellence.