NextTrip Updates Shareholders on KC Global Media Joint Venture, JOURNY International Expansion, and GoUSA Channel Integration
NASDAQ: NTRP
Overview
NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP), a technology-forward media and travel company, has provided shareholders with an update on its joint venture with KC Global Media, the international expansion of the JOURNY channel, and the recent closing of its acquisition of the GoUSA travel channel and content library.
According to the company, KC Global Media has now transitioned into the distribution and marketing phase of the JOURNY channel launch across India, Southeast Asia (SEA), and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ). The company reported that core infrastructure is in place and structured regional road shows have commenced within KC Global Media's established partner ecosystem, with early licensing and carriage discussions underway with select FAST and pay-TV platforms.
Key Highlights
- KC Global Media has completed the core technology build for the JOURNY channel and moved into the distribution and marketing phase across India, SEA, and ANZ.
- The company stated that JOURNY is expected to have a cumulative reach of 250 million viewers across major platforms and devices worldwide following the GoUSA acquisition and KC Global Media joint venture.
- NextTrip reported the closing of its acquisition of GoUSA, adding a destination-focused content library and an established global footprint with historical viewership.
- Approximately 39% of internet users aged 16+ in Southeast Asia traveled abroad in the past year, nearly 70% above the global average, according to GWI data (Q4 2024 to Q3 2025) cited in the press release.
- More than 150 million internet users in the region report choosing destinations after seeing them featured in television shows or movies, the company noted.
Strategic Context
Ian Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer of NextTrip Media, stated that completing the core technology build is a major milestone allowing the company to shift into execution mode. Sharpe highlighted that distribution and marketing efforts are now underway across India, Southeast Asia, and ANZ.
Bhuvnesh Kanwar, Vice President, Revenue & Head of FAST at KC Global Media, noted that the launch of JOURNY across these markets, combined with GoUSA's global storytelling heritage, is intended to create a widely distributed travel-lifestyle channel that becomes a source of travel inspiration and intent.
The initial rollout will be supported by cross-promotion across KC Global Media's established platforms, including AXN, ONE, Animax, and KCM, along with digital and public relations campaigns, influencer activations, and collaborations with airlines and tourism boards where available.
What to Watch Next
- Distribution and licensing discussions with FAST and pay-TV platforms across India, SEA, and ANZ as the regional road shows progress.
- Integration of GoUSA's content library into the JOURNY channel to expand programming depth and international reach.
- Continued development of JOURNY's content-to-commerce model, which the company says enables viewers to move from inspiration to booking through access to over 5,000 premium hotels, resorts, and curated itineraries worldwide.
About NextTrip, Inc.
NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) is a technology-forward travel and media company defining the intersection of media and travel. Through its owned media platforms, including JOURNY.tv and TravelMagazine.com, and its proprietary travel technology stack, NextTrip delivers an integrated inspiration-to-booking ecosystem that connects travel discovery directly to transaction and fulfillment. The Company operates a portfolio of travel brands and platforms, including Five Star Alliance, NXT2.0, and TA Pipeline. By owning both the inspiration layer through premium video-led storytelling and the transaction layer through integrated booking technology, NextTrip enables travelers to move seamlessly from discovery to booking.
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