NextTrip - NTRP STOCK NEWS

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) has announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire a 49% stake in Five Star Alliance, a luxury travel agency, with an option to purchase a controlling interest by April 7, 2025. The initial purchase is expected to close by February 14, 2025, funded through a combination of cash and NextTrip shares.

Five Star Alliance, founded in 2004, features a curated collection of over 5,000 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, attracting more than 400,000 monthly site visits and maintaining a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating. The company offers a proprietary search engine, exclusive rates, and specialized luxury cruise programs.

Post-acquisition plans include integrating Five Star's luxury hotel inventory, establishing a NextTrip luxury cruise division, and directing Five Star Group leads to NextTrip staff. Five Star's senior management will join NextTrip to help identify synergies and accelerate revenue growth in both travel and media sectors.

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) announces the launch of advertising on its travel discovery channel, Compass.tv, in partnership with Leap Media Group. The platform will integrate NextTrip's proprietary overlay technology to enable direct commerce pathways from video content, offering real-time travel deals. Operating as a FAST (Free Advertising Supported Television) channel, Compass.tv aims to connect travel content with exclusive offers. The company is expanding its reach through upcoming iPhone and Android apps, and plans to launch on Roku and Amazon Fire TV platforms.

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) has signed a non-binding LOI to acquire Five Star Alliance, a luxury travel agency with a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating. Five Star Alliance brings a proprietary search engine covering 5,000+ luxury hotels, established industry relationships, a luxury cruise program, and group travel pipeline. The acquisition, expected to close in Q4 2024, will be financed through cash and shares at a $3.10 per share valuation. Key employees will join NextTrip post-closing.

The deal aims to leverage Five Star's Signature Travel Network access, proprietary search engine, and luxury cruise offerings to enhance NextTrip's platform. The company plans to integrate Five Star's booking platform across B2C and B2B channels and develop new luxury hotel programs.

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) has launched Compass.tv, a travel discovery channel and app featuring over 1,000 hours of travel video content. The platform aims to convert viewers into customers by allowing direct vacation bookings through the NextTrip Booking Engine. Partnering with Dooya Media Group, Compass.tv plans to expand its offerings by collaborating with influencers who have millions of travel-focused followers.

The platform caters to Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly use video for travel planning. Compass.tv offers free, immersive content from popular social media influencers, creating a unique travel hub. The Content Creator Program incentivizes influencers with a revenue-sharing model and integrates content-to-commerce funnels. Launch partnerships include Paul "Barbs" Barbato, Global Child TV, INSIGHT TV, and Off the Fence.

Compass.tv is available on iOS, Android, and web browsers, with plans to expand to Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) has launched a new Group Booking Platform, a proprietary technology for its direct-to-consumer travel booking website. The platform streamlines the booking process for group travel, allowing individual travelers to book their own arrangements while remaining part of a group. Key features include:

- Simplified front-end booking flow
- Reduced workload for group leaders
- Easy inclusion of pre- and post-stays and activities
- Email invitation integration
- Implementation on various sites like conference websites

The platform was successfully tested with groups focusing on special event travel in domestic and international markets. NextTrip aims to capitalize on the post-pandemic resurgence in group, corporate, and family travel, with group hotel room nights increasing by 18% in the first half of 2023 compared to 2022.

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP), a travel technology company, has received a notification from Nasdaq on July 17, 2024, stating its continued noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The company has failed to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2024, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2024.

NextTrip has until August 16, 2024, to either file the delinquent reports or submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension until December 10, 2024. Failure to comply could result in delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to appeal. The company intends to file the reports or submit a compliance plan by the deadline.

NextTrip (NASDAQ:NTRP) has partnered with Dooya Media Group to launch Compass.TV, a travel discovery channel and app set to debut in September 2024. This innovative FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channel aims to revolutionize the tourism industry by offering:

1. Virtual exploration of destinations through experienced travelers and local insiders
2. Spotlights on accommodations, local foods, and must-visit locations
3. Seamless content-to-commerce integration using NextTrip's Booking Engine
4. Curated and personalized content for travelers and enthusiasts
5. High-quality influencer-led content including travel documentaries and virtual tours

Compass.TV will be available on iOS, Android, web browsers, and later on platforms like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. This partnership aims to set a new standard in travel discovery and engagement while driving advertising revenue and bookings.

NextTrip has unveiled FlexPay, a proprietary technology for their travel booking site, which introduces flexible payment options. FlexPay allows customers to pay for accommodations over time through interest-free installments and does not require credit checks. This feature aims to capitalize on the growing trend of 'buy now, pay later' services, which represented 4% of 2021 e-commerce transactions in Canada and the US and is expected to grow to 9% by 2025. FlexPay is integrated into the booking process and will be used in social media travel campaigns and direct-to-consumer marketing to drive sales and conversion rates. NextTrip anticipates that FlexPay will make travel more affordable and flexible, particularly appealing to younger travelers, and enhance marketing efforts throughout the year.

NextTrip, a travel technology company, has received a notification from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the delayed filing of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. The company now has 60 days to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, NextTrip may have until December 10, 2024, to meet the filing requirements. Further details are available in the company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC.