NextPax Named First & Only Preferred Connectivity Partner for Trip.com

Almere, The Netherlands - NextPax, the global leader in hospitality connectivity and distribution technology for vacation rentals, hotels, resorts, holiday parks and more, today proudly announces its appointment as the first and only Preferred Connectivity Partner for Trip.com Homes & Apartments program — empowering accommodation providers across all types of alternative stays to reach Trip.com’s worldwide traveler audience.

Trip.com is one of the world’s most comprehensive travel platforms, offering flights, hotels, transportation, and experiential travel in more than 220 countries and regions. As part of its growth strategy, Trip.com has expanded beyond traditional hotel listings to include a wide array of alternative stays — from vacation rentals and serviced apartments to aparthotels, villas and boutique residences — all powered by advanced connectivity with trusted technology partners.

By designating NextPax as its Preferred Connectivity Partner, Trip.com has recognized NextPax’s technical excellence in automated property connectivity and its ability to deliver rich, real-time distribution capabilities to professional accommodation operators at scale.

Seamless, Automated Connectivity at Scale

Trip.com’s Homes & Apartments connectivity program enables property managers to automatically syndicate listings — including content, pricing, availability and booking updates — to Trip.com’s global booking inventory through certified partners. While multiple channels can list individual properties, NextPax is the only partner that meets Trip.com’s highest standards for preferred connectivity, delivering:

• Fully automated listing creation and content syndication
  
  
• Real-time rates and inventory synchronization
  
  
• Support for all alternative accommodation types
  
  
• Seamless reservation and cancellation workflows

Trip.com’s technology enables partners to connect efficiently and manage their properties using advanced distribution tools adopted by professional operators worldwide. Please read more information on why we are the sole Preferred Connectivity Partner here: 

https://www.trip.com/vacation-rentals/connectivity-provider-homes

Reaching a Global Traveler Community

Trip.com’s platform serves over 4million travelers in more than 24 languages and across key global regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. By integrating via NextPax’s robust API and connectivity workflows, property managers of all sizes can extend their reach to these audiences, while maintaining full control over pricing and distribution strategies.

NextPax
“Being selected as Trip.com’s first and only Preferred Connectivity Partner for the Homes & Vacation Rentals program is a game-changing milestone for NextPax and our partners,” said Lennart Kok VP of Distribution and Marketing at NextPax. “This designation reflects our commitment to providing a highly reliable, scalable integration that helps professional operators — from villas and serviced apartments to large estate managers — unlock global demand effortlessly and efficiently.”

Trip.com
“Homes and Apartments are a key growth pillar for Trip.com,” said Bo Xian Ye, VP of Product at Trip.com Group. “NextPax’s technology and operational expertise have demonstrated exceptional capability in automated listing and distribution. Their preferred partner designation reinforces our confidence in their ability to support professional property managers and scale inventory across a broad range of accommodation types.”

What This Means for Accommodation Partners

This preferred partnership creates a new standard for connectivity between global travel channels and multi-unit accommodation providers. With NextPax as the certified connectivity engine:

• Operators can onboard and manage listings more efficiently
  
  
• Rich property content (photos, descriptions and amenities) is synchronized accurately
  
  
• Bookings flow reliably from Trip.com into property systems
  
  
• Inventory performance can be optimized across channels
  
  

This capability is particularly beneficial for professional property managers and portfolio owners who require an enterprise-grade distribution infrastructure with global reach.

Unlock up to $100 in Trip.com Marketing Credits via NextPax.

And as if this announcement wasn’t exciting enough, NextPax and Trip.com are adding an extra boost: a special red envelope including marketing credits for accommodation partners. To support a successful launch on Trip.com, accommodation partners who publish their property through NextPax can receive up to USD 100 in Trip.com marketing credits.

These credits are designed to help properties boost visibility and accelerate bookings on the Trip.com marketplace. Once your listing is live via NextPax, and the Content Score on Trip.com is over 70, the marketing fund can be easily claimed directly in the Trip.com extranet.

What can the marketing credits be used for?

The Trip.com marketing fund can be used for a variety of promotional tools, including:

• Sponsored ad bidding within the Trip.com marketplace
  
  
• Coupons and promotional discounts
  
  
• Other Trip.com marketing and visibility tools
  

Please note: the marketing credits cannot be withdrawn as cash and can only be used for Trip.com promotional activities.

How it works

All accommodation partners onboarded via NextPax credentials are eligible — simply contract with Trip.com, publish your property through NextPax, activate your listing, and claim the credits in the extranet.

The exact amount of marketing credit may vary per region, with funding available up to USD 100.

About NextPax

NextPax is a leading global travel technology platform that connects property managers, PMS vendors, and hospitality operators to the world’s top travel distribution channels via a single integration. NextPax empowers professional operators with real-time inventory, pricing, content, and booking synchronization, enabling them to scale distribution efficiently across global markets.

About Trip.com

Trip.com is a one-stop global travel service provider offering comprehensive booking services for flights, hotels, transportation, vacation rentals, and travel experiences. With millions of users and extensive international reach, Trip.com helps travelers plan seamless trips across hundreds of destinations worldwide.