NextTrip forges partnership with KC Global Media for JOURNY expansion in SEA

Santa Fe, New Mexico – Travel company NextTrip, Inc. has forged a strategic partnership with media company KC Global Media (KCGM). The partnership aims to expand the reach of JOURNY, NextTrip’s premium travel brand in Southeast Asia.

With the partnership, KCGM is set to launch a JOURNY-branded television and digital channel in SEA, aiming to showcase global destinations while expanding the JOURNY brand. 

The regional channel, powered by NextTrip’s content library, will feature original productions, U.S. programming, and localised travel and lifestyle content.

Alongside the collaboration, NextTrip has appointed Andy Kaplan, co-founder and chairman of KCGM, as its director. The appointment is effective July 17, 2025.

Kaplan brings decades of leadership experience in media, shaping the company’s global long-term growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andy Kaplan to the Board. His visionary leadership in building global media networks and deep experience across entertainment and technology will bring invaluable insight as we grow JOURNY into a worldwide travel and lifestyle content brand,” Bill Kerby, CEO of NextTrip, said.

Kaplan commented, “I am honoured to join the Board of Directors of NextTrip. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation. I look forward to contributing to the Board’s efforts in guiding NextTrip’s growth and helping unlock new opportunities at the intersection of media, technology, and consumer engagement.”