Almere, The Netherlands – NextPax, the global connectivity distribution platform for
professionally managed accommodations, today announced that it has been officially
recognized by Expedia Group as an Elite Connectivity Partner for 2026. This designation highlights
NextPax’ deep technical alignment with Expedia Group and its continued commitment to simplifying
distribution for accommodation partners worldwide.
The Elite Partner status reflects several key achievements, most notably the successful
adoption of multiple Expedia Group’s GraphQL APIs, including the latest Reservation Management
GraphQL APIs. These new APIs enable more advanced, reliable, and flexible reservation delivery,
retrieval, and modification processes—significantly improving operational efficiency for accommodation
partners.
In addition, NextPax is now fully compliant with all Expedia Group API solutions, ensuring
seamless connectivity and feature parity across the Expedia Group’s ecosystem. This
comprehensive compliance allows accommodation partners using NextPax to benefit
from Expedia Group’s latest innovations without added complexity.
NextPax has also fully integrated the Promotions API, allowing all Expedia Group
promotion types to be created and managed directly within the NextPax channel
manager. This includes Member Only Deals, giving accommodation partners access to
168 million Expedia Group One Key loyalty members. Read more here
“Being named an Elite Connectivity Partner by Expedia Group for 2026 is a strong validation of our
technology roadmap and our long-standing collaboration with Expedia Group,” said
Lennart Kok, VP of Distribution & Marketing at NextPax. “By adopting Expedia Group’s latest
GraphQL APIs and achieving full API compliance, we’re making distribution smarter, faster, and more
reliable for our accommodation partners.”
“NextPax has demonstrated a high level of technical excellence and commitment to innovation,” said
Chris Hodges, Vice President, Global Connectivity and Partner Solutions at Expedia Group. “Their
adoption of our GraphQL APIs and support for advanced capabilities like reservation management and
promotions helps ensure that accommodation partners can operate efficiently while delivering great
traveler experiences.”
With this Elite Partner recognition, NextPax reinforces its position as a trusted technology
partner for Expedia Group and a strategic enabler for accommodation providers seeking
scalable, future-proof distribution.
NextPax Travel Technology is a leading travel technology provider and all-in channel management platform for hospitality businesses worldwide. NextPax supports all property types, including hotels, vacation rentals, serviced apartments, holiday parks, and boutique accommodations.
Through one centralised platform and API-driven connectivity, NextPax enables accommodation providers, PMS partners, and property managers to efficiently manage and distribute their inventory across 100+ major booking channels. NextPax synchronises availability, rates, reservations, content, messaging, reviews & promotions in real time, helping partners increase visibility, reduce operational complexity, and drive revenue growth. Headquartered in the Netherlands, NextPax powers scalable distribution for hospitality partners globally.
Media contact: marketing@nextpax.com
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