Kaitlin Luckenbaugh is a Global Account Manager, Sports at Choice Hotels, specializing in strategic partnerships with sports event operators, housing companies, tournament organizations, and travel providers across the Globe.

With extensive experience in sports travel, hotel sourcing, contract negotiations, and account management, Kaitlin works closely with clients and hotel partners to develop lodging solutions that support events of all sizes, from youth and amateur sports to collegiate championships and premier sporting events. Her focus is on helping organizations maximize hotel participation, improve room-block performance, and create positive experiences for event attendees while delivering measurable value for hotel partners.

Kaitlin collaborates with sports housing companies, tournament directors, travel planners, convention and visitor bureaus, and Choice Hotels franchisees to identify opportunities that drive mutual growth and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Connect with Kaitlin at IMEX to talk about:

Sports travel and tournament housing trends
Hotel sourcing and room-block strategy
Sports housing partnerships and distribution models
Contract negotiations and hotel engagement best practices
Driving hotel participation for sports events
Revenue opportunities for hotels through sports travel
Building successful partnerships between hotels, event organizers, and housing providers