Ole Miss names On Location, launches official postseason travel packages

Ole Miss Athletics announced on December 9 that On Location will serve as the official postseason travel partner for Rebel fans, opening exclusive travel packages for possible trips to the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, semifinal and National Championship games. Packages include hotel accommodations, verified Ole Miss game tickets and additional inclusions that vary by destination. Fans can view options and place deposits at OleMissTravel.com.

The deposit requirement is $100 per person, per round and became available on the date of publication. If the Rebels advance to the playoff round tied to a deposit, the remaining package balance will be charged to the card on file within 24 hours. If the Rebels do not advance far enough to activate a deposit, On Location will issue an automatic refund within four to seven business days. Those terms remove some of the timing uncertainty that often accompanies postseason travel planning, but they also create a near term liquidity consideration for households whose cards will be charged quickly if Oxford advances.

For Lafayette County residents the announcement matters on several fronts. Verified tickets bundled with hotel stays reduce the risk of counterfeit tickets and secondary market markups, an important consumer protection for families traveling long distances. The per person, per round deposit structure allows supporters to reserve spots for multiple potential rounds, which is useful given the compressed College Football Playoff schedule and limited inventory. The trade off is that card holders should monitor the payment method on file closely since balances may post within a day after advancement.

Local economic effects will be indirect but real. If the Rebels advance and large groups of Lafayette County fans travel, household spending on transport and lodging will shift away from local holiday-era consumption to out of town expenditures. Travel companies and hotels in destination cities will capture much of the immediate revenue from packaged bookings, while local vendors may see increased demand for pretrip purchases such as apparel and travel supplies.

The Rebels will host Tulane on Saturday, December 20 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on TNT. Fans interested in postseason travel options should consult OleMissTravel.com for package details and to place deposits.