NextPax Announces Distribution Partnership and new integration with BluePillow to Enhance Vacation Rental and Hotel Distribution Ecosystem
June 7, 2024
[Almere] – NextPax Travel Technology, provider of channel management solutions, is thrilled to unveil its latest collaboration with Stay Inc., an online marketplace for quality short-term rentals in North America.
The partnership between NextPax and Stay marks a significant milestone in the vacation rental market for the vacation rental ecosystem in the Americas, as it promises to provide property owners and managers with enhanced visibility and reach.
Through this collaboration with Stay, NextPax expands its distribution reach, allowing its clients to target travelers actively seeking quality short-term rentals in Canada, United States and Mexico. On its turn, Stay will be able to increase their accommodation portfolio advertised on their marketplace with any of NextPax’s associated accommodation partners.
Key benefits of the NextPax and Stay partnership include:
- Expanded Market Presence: Property owners and managers using NextPax can now showcase their premium vacation rentals to a targeted audience of travelers on Stay.
- Increased Bookings: The partnership unlocks new opportunities for higher booking volumes by attracting travelers who specifically search for quality accommodations across North-America
- Streamlined Operations: NextPax’s diverse and tailored channel manager solutions centralizes inventory management, reservations, and pricing, simplifying day-to-day operations for property managers.
- Access to Valuable Data Insights: NextPax offers robust analytics and reporting tools, providing property managers with actionable insights to optimize their offerings and pricing strategies.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Stay,” said Lennart Kok, Director of Distribution Partnerships at NextPax.” As we continue to offer more options for our accommodation partners, Stay gives us yet again a new and valuable stream of travelers out of the Northern America market, which is a vital market for many of our accommodation partners.”
This is being confirmed by Scott McGillivray’s Stay Inc’s co-founder vision for a better rental experience. Scott McGillivray is one of North America’s most influential stakeholders within the real estate industry, having over 6 million viewers on HGTV 1M+ social followers and has participated in many initiatives in this industry. “We are excited to be partnering with NextPax, whose innovative platform aligns perfectly with our mission of providing exceptional and professional rental experiences to travelers throughout North America and beyond. Together, we will continue to set the standard for quality and service in the short-term rental industry.”
About NextPax:
NextPax is an advanced channel manager in the vacation rental and hotel industry. With an extensive network of distribution channels and advanced software solutions, NextPax empowers property managers to optimize their bookings and revenue.
About Stay Inc. :
Stay Inc. is an online marketplace (stayapp.co) that currently facilitates short-term rentals (STR) and will be expanding into the mid and long term rental markets. This host-centric platform is designed for professional hosts, property managers, and entrepreneurial minded real estate investors. The platform also provides guests with access to a competitive alternative offering quality and “professionally” managed properties.
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