NextTrip Partners with TTAND to Expand Canadian Travel

SUNRISE, Fla., October 21, 2026 (Newswire Now) — NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP), a travel and media company connecting content with travel commerce, has announced a joint venture agreement with The Travel Agent Next Door Inc. (TTAND), an established Canadian travel agency network with 1,850 agents and C$620 million in annual travel sales.

The agreement is designed to help NextTrip enter the Canadian travel market by connecting viewers of JOURNY TV with travel planning, booking, and customer support through a dedicated JOURNYGO Travel offering. Under the arrangement, NextTrip will generate travel inquiries through its media and marketing channels, while TTAND will provide travel advisors, supplier access, booking services, and fulfillment support.

The partnership combines NextTrip’s content-to-commerce strategy with TTAND’s existing Canadian travel infrastructure, creating a potential new revenue channel through travel commissions and related media opportunities.

How Will the NextTrip and TTAND Joint Venture Work?

The joint venture will connect Canadian consumers who discover travel destinations through NextTrip’s media channels with TTAND travel advisors who can assist with planning and bookings.

Consumers responding to NextTrip campaigns will be directed to a dedicated JOURNYGO Travel website or telephone service. They will then be connected with TTAND advisors trained to support the program.

TTAND will manage the operational aspects of the travel process, including:

• Responding to travel inquiries.
• Providing access to travel advisors and supplier relationships.
• Managing bookings and invoicing.
• Supporting customer service.
• Administering commissions.
• Using tracking and reporting tools to monitor inquiries through completed bookings.

The model is designed to support both individual travellers and group travel arrangements.

By using an established travel agency network, NextTrip expects to accelerate its Canadian market entry without having to build an equivalent advisor and fulfillment infrastructure from the ground up.

Why Is Canada an Important Market for NextTrip?

Canada offers NextTrip an opportunity to connect travel-related media with an established network of travel professionals. The company’s strategy centres on turning destination discovery and audience engagement into travel inquiries and completed bookings.

TTAND’s reported network of 1,850 agents and C$620 million in annual travel sales provides an existing operational base for the initiative. Its advisors operate across every Canadian province, giving the program access to local travel expertise and established booking capabilities.

The partnership is also intended to support Canadian-owned travel businesses by connecting them with potential customers who discover destinations through JOURNY TV and related marketing channels.

NextTrip expects the arrangement to shorten the path from audience engagement to commission-generating bookings. Actual revenue will depend on customer demand, completed bookings, commission arrangements, and the implementation of the program.

How Will JOURNY TV and JOURNYGO Travel Work Together?

The initiative connects JOURNY TV’s travel-focused content with JOURNYGO Travel’s planning and booking offering.

Travel programming can introduce audiences to destinations, experiences, and potential itineraries. Consumers interested in those destinations can then use the dedicated JOURNYGO Travel service to connect with advisors who can help arrange their trips.

This content-to-commerce approach is intended to create a more direct connection between travel inspiration and purchasing decisions.

NextTrip retains ownership of the JOURNYGO Travel brand. The company also expects the arrangement to create opportunities to generate revenue through travel commissions, advertising, sponsorships, and branded content.

The commercial results will depend on the volume and quality of travel inquiries, conversion into completed bookings, and the development of additional commercial partnerships.

What Revenue Opportunities Could the Partnership Create?

Under the agreement, NextTrip will receive a share of booking commissions remaining after applicable advisor compensation or specified customer service costs.

This structure gives NextTrip a potential source of travel-related income tied to completed bookings generated through its Canadian audience and marketing activities.

The partnership may also support media revenue opportunities. NextTrip and TTAND intend to explore programming and travel offers tailored to Canadian audiences, potentially connecting relevant destinations and suppliers with travel-focused content.

Possible areas of interest include:

• Destination weddings: Travel packages and group arrangements associated with wedding destinations.
• Golf travel: Trips centred on golf destinations and related experiences.
• Cruises: Content and offers designed for cruise travellers.
• Adventure travel: Destination-focused experiences for travellers seeking outdoor activities.
• Destination-led holidays: Travel opportunities connected to locations featured in JOURNY TV programming.

The development of individual programs will depend on production plans, customer interest, supplier participation, and commercial arrangements.

Could the Joint Venture Support Advertising and Sponsorships?

The agreement also creates a framework for exploring potential advertising, sponsorship, and co-marketing opportunities.

Where appropriate, TTAND will facilitate introductions to preferred travel suppliers interested in exploring support for NextTrip’s original productions and other media projects.

These opportunities could connect supplier marketing objectives with relevant travel content while providing audiences with pathways to explore associated destinations and services.

However, the announcement does not confirm that any supplier sponsorships or advertising commitments have been secured. Such opportunities remain subject to further discussions and commercial agreements.

What Did NextTrip Say About the Agreement?

Bill Kerby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NextTrip, described Canada as a natural market for connecting travel content with booking services.

“Canada is a natural market in which to extend the connection between what people watch and where they travel,” Kerby said.

He highlighted TTAND’s network of 1,850 agents and C$620 million in annual travel sales, alongside its local expertise and operational infrastructure.

According to Kerby, the venture offers NextTrip a faster route to opening a new Canadian revenue channel by connecting JOURNY’s travel inspiration with an established booking and fulfillment operation.

He also identified potential opportunities involving advertisers, sponsors, and travel suppliers.

What Did The Travel Agent Next Door Say About the Partnership?

Brad Miron, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Travel Agent Next Door, said the collaboration could connect travel interest with professional planning and booking support.

“Our role is to help turn travel interest into a well-serviced travel experience,” Miron said.

He noted that TTAND’s advisor network spans every Canadian province, allowing the company to connect travellers with local expertise while supporting Canadian-owned businesses.

Miron also highlighted the potential to generate additional business for travel advisors and supplier partners by combining TTAND’s operational capabilities with JOURNY’s content and audience.

What Is The Travel Agent Next Door?

The Travel Agent Next Door is a Canadian travel agency network that supports independent travel advisors. Its services include supplier relationships, technology, marketing, training, and operational support.

The company operates across Canada, with an office in downtown Toronto and a branch office in Vancouver. Its business includes industry affiliations and designations identified in the announcement, including BCCP, ACTA, TICO, CLIA, and IATA.

TTAND is also part of the UK-based Travel Counsellors Group through an equity partnership.

For the NextTrip initiative, its established advisor network and travel operations will provide the infrastructure needed to support customer inquiries, bookings, and service.

How Does the Partnership Fit NextTrip’s Broader Business Strategy?

NextTrip describes itself as a technology-forward travel and media company operating across entertainment, travel inspiration, creator commerce, and booking services.

Its portfolio includes JOURNY TV, TravelMagazine.com, JOURNYGO, YADA’s creator-commerce capabilities, Five Star Alliance, NextTrip Travel, and NextTrip Pro’s advisor and group travel services.

The company aims to connect these businesses through a broader content-to-commerce ecosystem, helping consumers move from discovering travel ideas to planning and booking trips.

The Canadian joint venture advances this approach by pairing NextTrip’s media reach with an existing local operator capable of supporting travel transactions.

The company expects the initiative to create opportunities for travel commissions and potentially supplier-supported media revenue. The timing of the launch and details of specific program offerings will be announced as implementation progresses.

About NextTrip, Inc.

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) is a travel and media company focused on connecting media, travel, and the creator economy. Its portfolio includes JOURNY TV, TravelMagazine.com, JOURNYGO, YADA, Five Star Alliance, NextTrip Travel, and NextTrip Pro.

The company combines travel content, audience engagement, booking capabilities, and technology to connect consumers and business customers with travel-related services.

For more information, visit the official NextTrip website or its investor relations website.

About The Travel Agent Next Door

The Travel Agent Next Door supports independent travel advisors through supplier relationships, technology, marketing, training, and operational services. Its network extends across Canada, connecting travellers with advisors who provide personalised planning and booking assistance.

Media and Investor Contacts

NextTrip, Inc.
Richard Marshall
Director of Corporate Development
Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations
Jérôme Cliche
Oncore Network LLC
Phone: +1-302-488-9830
Email: [email protected]

The Travel Agent Next Door
Jill Wykes Communications
Phone: 416-543-6836

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include expectations concerning NextTrip’s business strategy, future operations, potential revenue, market expansion, partnership implementation, and other future plans.

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Source: NextTrip, Inc.