Webinar | June 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM CT
Most property managers in the Americas have mastered the familiar booking channels, but there's an entire continent of high-intent travelers they haven't touched yet. On July 1st at 2:00 PM CT, NextPax and Trip.com are teaming up to change that.
Join us for a live webinar where we'll walk property managers through one of the most untapped booking opportunities in the vacation rental industry: reaching Asia's 400 million travelers through Trip.com, the #1 OTA in Asia.
The vacation rental industry has spent years optimizing for the same demand pools. The reality is that most property managers in the Americas haven't yet explored what Asian demand could do for their portfolio, and that gap represents a genuine competitive advantage for those willing to move first.
Trip.com brings a fundamentally different traveler segment to the table. With 400 million users and the top OTA position across Asia, the platform reaches millions of travelers who aren't browsing Airbnb or VRBO. They book on different timelines. They travel during different seasons. And that means one thing for your calendar: truly incremental bookings, not just redistributed ones.
Think about the gaps you're currently trying to fill. Asian travelers often travel during periods that don't align with traditional North American or European peak seasons, which means listing on Trip.com can convert otherwise empty nights into booked stays, without cannibalizing your existing revenue.
This webinar is built for property managers who want practical answers, not sales pitches. Here's what we'll cover:
Alternative Accommodations Market Manager, Americas
Kia oversees vacation rentals across the Americas at Trip.com, and brings something rare to the partner side of the business: he's been an operator himself. Starting in the vacation rental industry in 2018, Kia worked across a range of PMCs — from nationwide operations to boutique companies — managing everything from day-to-day operations to real estate. That firsthand experience shapes how he works with property managers at Trip.com today, enabling a personalized, grounded approach to partnership.
Head of Business Development, Americas
Janice is one of the most experienced voices in vacation rental and lodging distribution, with more than 20 years working alongside property owners, operators, and technology partners worldwide. Her career spans both sides of the industry — from her early days at BedandBreakfast.com to managing a 12-room inn and event center in Vermont. That combination of marketing knowledge and hands-on operations experience gives her a uniquely practical perspective on what property managers actually need.
Today at NextPax, Janice works with Key Accounts, Supply API, and PMS partners to help property managers expand their reach through strategic distribution. She's known for translating real-world experience into actionable insights and for helping hospitality professionals find sustainable paths to growth.
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Don't miss this opportunity to connect your properties to one of the world's largest (and most underutilized) traveler markets.
Date: July 1st, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM CT Hosts: Kia Bahmani (Trip.com) & Janice Hurley (NextPax)
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