TTAND, NextTrip join forces on JOURNY TV fulfillment

The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) has announced a joint venture with NextTrip, Inc.-- a technology-forward travel and media company.

TTAND will fulfill leads provided by NextTrip Inc. through its LEAD GENERATION PROGRAM to its agent partners across Canada.

The NextTrip portfolio includes JOURNY TV – a free, ad supported streaming television network and travel entertainment channel featuring all travel content.

In Canada, consumers can find JOURNY TV on the Samsung TV Plus, LG Smart TVs, Roku, Apple IOS, and JOURNY TV YouTube and on the JOURNY website. 

JOURNY TV currently sees roughly 1.3 million minutes watched per month from Canada.

“We are excited about this new opportunity. NextTrip will generate travel inquiries through its streaming media and related marketing channels while TTAND will provide a dedicated team of travel advisors and end-to-end fulfillment,” said Flemming Friisdahl, TTAND CEO. 

“This will bring incremental business for our agent partners in our Lead program and, of course, to our supplier partners," added Friisdahl.

TTAND’s coast-to-coast network enables consumers to receive personalized service from local advisors operating Canadian-owned businesses. 

According to the host agency, this approach connects JOURNY viewers with travel professionals in their communities, supporting local businesses while providing assistance throughout the planning and booking process.

“We are excited to establish a partnership with such an innovative group as the Travel Agent Next Door. Canada is a top five market globally for JOURNY TV. This relationship provides a FastTrack for NextTrip’s Canadian viewership affording a “Watch Click & Go’ solution, while also ensuring excellence in customer service,” said Bill Kerby, CEO and Director, NextTrip, Inc.

Under the agreement, Canadian consumers responding to NextTrip campaigns will be directed to a dedicated JOURNYGO Travel website or telephone service and connected with TTAND advisors trained to support the program for both individual travellers and groups.

Friisdahl added: “JOURNY TV will provide specialized programming and travel offers tailored to the interests and aspirations of Canadians. Potential segments include destination weddings, golf, cruise, luxury and adventure travel.”

“Our role is to help turn travel interest into a well-serviced travel experience,” said Brad Miron, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Travel Agent Next Door. 

“With advisors in every province, we can connect Canadian travelers with local expertise while supporting Canadian-owned businesses in their communities. By bringing together our advisor network, supplier relationships and operational capabilities with JOURNY’s content and audience, we see an opportunity to create incremental business for our advisors, supplier partners and NextTrip," added Miron.

The program is expected to launch in December.

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