NextTrip, Inc. Investor Update | February 2026 | NASDAQ: NTRP
NextTrip - The Intersection of Media and Travel
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A New Travel Platform: NextTrip integrates premium media, smart booking technology, and concierge-level service into one vertically integrated ecosystem.
Inspiration to Conversion: We turn travel inspiration into high-value bookings by owning both the content and the commerce layer.
Built for Today's Traveler: 81%* of Gen Z and Millennial travelers plan trips based on what they've seen on screen.
Why Now: Media-driven discovery has become the primary gateway to travel decisions, and NextTrip is purpose-built to monetize that shift at scale.
*Source: https://www.expedia.com/unpack26/set-jetting
Two Revenue Verticals at the Intersection of Media & Travel NextTrip, Inc. | 2026
Travel
Media
Inspiration to Itinerary Conversion, Engagement, Overlay Tools50/50 Joint Venture with
From media ad revenue to commerce via conventional travel booking and marketing
A Content-to-Commerce Full Funnel Ecosystem
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Experiences
Inspiration Dreaming Research Planning Booking Anticipation Travel Memories Sharing
Awareness Consideration Conversion Experience Brand Loyalty
Built for Entertainment, Inspiration and Booking
Media
The Intersection of Media and Travel NextTrip, Inc. | 2026
"Video Overwhelmingly Influences Travel Booking"
- Expedia Group Study (October 2025)
Video Now Drives Travel Decisions
Long-form and social video have become primary drivers of destination choice and booking behavior, significantly outperforming static images and traditional travel advertising.
JOURNY Is Built for the Shift
JOURNY delivers premium, long-form travel storytelling across FAST, OTT, and digital platforms, meeting audiences where they already watch, engage, and plan travel.
Contextual Storytelling Creates Commercial Value
Brands and destinations integrate naturally within culture, cuisine, wellness, and discovery narratives, driving higher attention, stronger brand alignment, and lower effective CPMs than fragmented ad placements.
Influence That Converts, Not Just Reaches
JOURNY's story-first, multi-screen distribution creates sustained engagement and measurable travel intent, supporting sponsors and partners with evergreen content and long-tail exposure tied to real booking behavior.
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Watch. Scan. Book. Go.
NextTrip holds a perpetual license for a proven interactive video technology designed to boost engagement and drive travel bookings with onscreen overlays.
Generate revenue through curated engaging screen overlays and tech to complete travel bookings through the NextTrip or Ad partners booking engines.
As part of the NextTrip ecosystem, JOURNY doesn't stop at inspiration, it motivates viewers to action. JOURNY's programming is designed to integrate seamlessly with interactive QR codes, destination links, and direct booking tools, allowing users to plan and purchase travel experiences as they watch.
This content-to-commerce model sets JOURNY apart, bridging the gap between discovery and decision, from screen to suitcase.
Our Media Properties & Partners
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In 2026, JOURNY is expected to broadcast to approximately 250 million Connected TV, mobile and online viewers around the globe
Explore your next adventure, view classic favorites and fresh new titles that speak to today's modern traveler, engaging, inspiring and always evolving.
Our JOURNY FAST channel reaches over 20 million viewers and expected to grow to over 50 million in North America in 2026.
100% Ownership
Create your next trip with Travel Magazine, a discovery platform and social website bursting with influencer-driven content, destination inspiration, and targeted affiliate offers, generating Media Buy, Build and Partner impressions each month.
100% Ownership
GoUSA TV is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, YouTube, and mobile apps, historically reaching more than an estimated 100 million global viewers. Streams documentaries, films, and series celebrating U.S. destinations, food, and culture, highly aligned with JOURNY's audience.
100% Ownership
KC Global Media is a global multi-media company based in the US. The brainchild of former Sony Executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien, KC Global Media is Asia's leading entertainment hub, with over 94 million Pay TV & OTT subscribers across 19 Asian markets.
JOURNY 50/50 JV
Media Platform Reach
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In 2026, JOURNY is expected to broadcast to approximately 250 million Connected TV, mobile and online viewers around the globe
Hundreds of Hours of Licensed and Original Content
Premium Travel Storytelling, Produced In-House"JOURNY Originals give destinations a cultural voice and brands a
cinematic platform to shine."
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Travel
Book your ideal vacation leveraging the powerful NextTrip booking engine, with the support of a dedicated call center staff, integrated groups platforms, and flexible PayDelay features designed to fully support consumers at the point of purchase.
Acquired 2023
A boutique travel agency specializing in curated group travel to premier Caribbean and Mexico destinations. Focused on conferences, incentive trips, weddings, and affinity groups, delivering end-to-end planning, logistics, and destination management.
Acquired Summer 2025
Engage concierge services and specialized luxury rates for your destination with Five Star Alliance. We focus on high quality offerings for the affluent travelers, delivering curated service, and integrated booking capabilities.
Curated portfolio of over 5,000 luxury resort properties
Acquired Spring 2025
Our Travel Properties
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Key Differentiators in Our Booking Platform
Targeting underserved areas of travel
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Groups Platform - Seamless booking for 10 to 1,000+ travelers, perfect for conferences, weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, and more.
Cruise Booking Platform - Real-time availability, expert guidance, and exclusive perks for a simplified cruise planning experience.
Licensing Solutions - Scalable tech licensing, including white-label offerings and a SaaS subscription model in development.
Travel Agent Platform - A modern toolset for agents, offering access to inventory, marketing tools, and equity participation.
Travel Planning Assist - Concierge-backed, AI-enhanced service for personalized planning, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
PayDlay Payment Option - Interest-free, no-credit-check installment plans for flexible trip payments, available at checkout.
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NextTrip Revenue Channels vs. Competitors
NextTrip offers integrated solutions across the entire travel value chain
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Corporate Snapshot
NextTrip Board of Directors
Through direct and indirect investment, the board and senior management own approx. 65% of NextTrip
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Donald P. Monaco has nearly five decades of experience in international information technology and business management. With deep roots in the technology innovation, he served as a Partner and Senior Executive at Accenture during his 28 years with the organization. He is also the founder and owner of Monaco Air Duluth and has been appointed by Minnesota Governors since 2009 to serve as a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Airports Commission in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
Andy Kaplan is the Co-founder and Chairman of KC Global Media Entertainment LLC, a leading multi-media company based in the United States. Prior to KCGM, Kaplan served as President of Worldwide Networks at Sony Pictures Television, where he oversaw one of the largest international television networks operations in the industry. During his tenure, he was instrumental in building Sony's global television portfolio, which included iconic brands such as AXN, Animax, Sony Channel, Crackle, and the highly successful Sony Pictures Networks India. He also drove strategic investments and partnerships in international digital media and network ventures across Asia, Latin America, and other global markets.
David Jiang is an experienced entrepreneur and investment executive currently focused on disruptive and socially impactful projects in AI, GreenTech, FinTech, and BioTech. He brings deep international perspectives, having held senior executive positions in Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, San Francisco and New York. He was CEO of AIG's $125 Billion PineBridge Investments, operating in over 20 countries. Prior to PineBridge, he was CEO of BNY Mellon asset management for Asia-Pacific.
Carmen Diges is a senior capital markets and M&A attorney with deep experience advising multinational companies, funds, and boards on complex transactions and governance matters. She has served in advisory and board roles across sectors, including infrastructure, energy, mining, and technology, and is known for her ability to navigate cross-border transactions and public company responsibilities with precision and integrity. Ms. Diges is also CFA.
Jimmy Byrd currently serves as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development at Ledcor Group, where he leads the execution of the company's growth strategy across Canada and the United States. Since joining Ledcor in 2004 as President of Ledcor Technical Services, he has played a key role in building and expanding the company's communications infrastructure business, which is responsible for deploying and maintaining communications networks for major clients throughout North America.
Stephen Kircher currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Kircher Holdings LLC, a family office with a diverse investment portfolio. Kircher Holdings owns, through Trust, the Frangipani Beach Resort, a boutique hotel in Anguilla, British West Indies, and Borgo San Vincenzo, a boutique hotel in Tuscany, Italy. In addition to his leadership at Kircher Holdings, Mr. Kircher serves as an observer on the Board of Directors of Reviver Corporation (https://www.reviver.com), the world's first digital license plate and connected vehicle platform company, and as a director on the Board of Directors of Third Home International, a unique membership group for luxury properties around the world. Mr. Kircher's business background includes leading several high-growth companies with successful exits in the public markets.
Management Team NextTrip, Inc. | 2026
Bill Kerby, Founder, CEO & Director, brings more than two decades of experience in the travel and media industries, and approximately a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has extensive experience bringing companies into public markets in both the TSX and Nasdaq, serving as CEO for various travel and media companies including Maupintour, Extraordinary Vacations, Travelbyus and Leisure Canada.
Frank Orzechowski, CFO, serves as Chief Financial Officer bringing significant experience leading financial operations across the public and private sectors. He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Storm Harbour Partners LP, an independent global markets and financial advisory firm. Prior to that, he held a variety of senior executive positions, primarily in the financial services industry. He began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
John McMahon, Chief Operating Officer - Travel, brings a proven track record in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry, McMahon brings extensive expertise in management, marketing strategy, digital marketing, online distribution, social media, and business development. His deep industry relationships, spanning from C-level executives to on-the-ground professionals.
Nir Haklili, Managing Director - Media, brings more than 30 years of global experience across television content management, including development, production, programming, distribution, marketing, and sales. He has worked across music, film, broadcast, and social media, and has headed production on numerous TV series and films, including hosting and producing over 100 episodes of Passport, a movie-star travel series. Nir also served as Director of Global Media Services overseeing operations and transmission for more than 600 TV networks, and has held roles with Time Warner, RR Media Global Communications, Warner Bros., CBS, The Travel Channel, and Scale Media.
Richard Marshall, Director of Corp. Development, has 30 years of senior executive experience generating growth opportunities and developing relationships for global corporations. Previously, he was Director of Corporate Development at Monaker Group & NextPlay. He also served as VP of IR and VP corporate development at a NYSE-traded natural resources company, helping secure $600 million in financings and was a key member of the team that won a WorldBank ICSID $1.4 Billion Arbitration Award against Venezuela.
Loic Argelies, Chief Product Officer, Loic brings over 20 years of management and technical expertise in media, streaming, and gaming products. Previously, he served as Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Promethean TV, as well as Vice President of Products and Partnerships at AZUBU, an eSports and streaming company. Earlier in his career, Loic held key roles at Electronic Arts, including Senior Engineer, Technical Director, and EA Sports Producer.
Amy Proost, Chief Revenue Officer, is a seasoned travel executive with more than 25 years of experience across the OTA and the wholesale travel product space. Amy brings strong operational knowledge, deep industry relationships and a relationship-focused approach to growing the business.
JOURNY Team NextTrip, Inc. | 2026
Stephen Friedman, Chief Strategy Officer, is an executive producer, filmmaker and director with nearly two decades of experience. He is driving the channel's rebrand and expansion, positioning it at the intersection of travel, lifestyle, and entertainment, and transforming how audiences engage with travel through innovation and inspiring storytelling.
Casey D'Ambra, Head of Channel, previously served as Director of Content at Brand USA and Executive Producer at National Geographic, where she led a 75-person team developing high-performing programming for Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Disney+, Hulu, and Star. Following the closing of the GoUSA asset purchase, Casey joined the NextTrip Media team to lead content strategy, leveraging her deep expertise in audience analytics and performance-driven storytelling.
Brett Shaw, Head of Studio, is an acclaimed director, DOP, and editor in the world of international television series and documentary filmmaking. With an impressive track record, Brett has garnered numerous awards throughout his career. At JOURNY he now leads innovative productions that inspire and connect audiences worldwide.
Aniko Michnya-Baillie, Head of Programming and Originals, bringing a sharp eye for storytelling and a global perspective to the channel's content slate. As Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Save Your Day Films, she has overseen award-winning productions and international partnerships, collaborating with TV networks, brands, and creators worldwide.
Anthea Sholtz, Head of Marketing, is a Brand Marketing Strategist who has worked within the hospitality and travel realms for over two decades. Her deep understanding of the travel landscape has allowed her to craft brand campaigns, curate robust marketing strategies, and successfully lead omni-channel marketing activities for various global businesses.
Abby Oliver, Vice President of Sales, leads revenue growth and media partnerships for JOURNY With expertise in travel sales and digital media, and prior leadership at BookIt.com, she connects travel brands with high-intent audiences through innovative distribution and commerce-driven solutions, shaping NextTrip's mission to merge content and commerce.
Graeme Kerby, Vice President of Digital, is a digital strategy and product innovation leader with a passion for transforming inspiration into action. As VP of Digital at NextTrip, he drives the growth of JOURNY and Travel Magazine by blending editorial storytelling, immersive streaming, and seamless booking experiences.
Graeme brings a unique, human-centered approach to travel discovery.
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