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NextTrip appoints John McMahon as COO – Travel; to launch cruise booking engine in H1 2025
NextTrip, Inc.
- John McMahon appointed COO – Travel Division; he is CEO and majority shareholder of Five Star Alliance (FSA).
- NextTrip purchased 49% stake in FSA; new Cruise division to launch in weeks, booking engine in H1 2025.
- Through FSA, NextTrip gains direct booking access to top 35 cruise lines, offering real-time pricing and amenities.
- FSA directing group inquiries to NextTrip; signed corporate contract for 180 travelers; several large leisure groups in negotiation.
- Global cruise market projected $53.49B revenue by 2029; NextTrip leverages multi-million traveler database and Compass.TV.