NextTrip Updates Shareholders on KC Global Media Joint Venture, JOURNY International Expansion, and GoUSA Channel Integration

Expansion Plans Set for JOURNY Channel Across India, Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / February 10, 2026 / NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP) ("NextTrip," "we," "our," or the "Company"), a technology-forward media and travel company defining the intersection of Media and Travel, today provided shareholders with an update on progress related to its previously announced joint venture with KC Global Media, which is focused on launching and scaling the JOURNY Channel across India, Southeast Asia ("SEA"), and Australia/New Zealand ("ANZ"), the international expansion of JOURNY, and the recent closing of its acquisition of the GoUSA travel channel and content.

KC Global Media has now transitioned into the distribution and marketing phase of the launch across India, SEA, and ANZ. With the core infrastructure in place, KC Global Media has commenced structured regional road shows within its established partner ecosystem, showcasing JOURNY's brand identity and expanded content slate, advancing discussions with FAST and pay-TV platforms, and finalizing customized regional advertising and sponsorship packages. Early partner discussions are underway, including initial licensing and carriage structuring with select platforms.

"Completing the core technology build is a major milestone that allows us to fully shift into execution mode," said Ian Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer of NextTrip Media. "With distribution and marketing now starting across India, Southeast Asia, and ANZ, and with the recent GoUSA TV platform acquisition combined with our KC Global Media joint venture, JOURNY is expected to have a cumulative reach to 250 million viewers across major platforms and devices worldwide, positioning it as a scaled, global travel-lifestyle channel unlike anything else in the market."

The recent closing of NextTrip's acquisition of GoUSA significantly strengthens the Company's media portfolio, adding a vast destination-focused content library and an established global footprint with meaningful historical viewership. The integration of GoUSA content expands programming depth while accelerating international reach through complementary audiences and distribution channels.

The channel partnership rollout is supported by strong consumer and media tailwinds across Southeast Asia and adjacent markets. Approximately 39% of internet users aged 16+ in Southeast Asia traveled abroad in the past year, nearly 70% above the global average, highlighting a strong appetite for international travel experiences. More than 150 million internet users in the region report that they choose destinations after seeing them featured in television shows or movies, underscoring the growing influence of video-driven travel inspiration (Source: GWI, Q4 2024 - Q3 2025). Interest in food culture, wellness, and health-oriented lifestyles, each engaging tens of millions of regional viewers, closely aligns with JOURNY's experiential, culture-forward programming mix.