Tripster Expands Hotel and Ticket Distribution with DerbySoft

Tripster, the original experiences-focused online travel agency (OTA), today announced a new connectivity partnership with DerbySoft, a leading hospitality distribution platform. Through this integration, Tripster gains enhanced access to real-time rates and inventory across globally recognized hotel brands including Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, MGM Resorts, and Westgate, as well as exclusive connectivity to on-park hotels at Disney Parks and Universal Parks. 

The partnership strengthens Tripster’s ability to deliver seamless room and ticket packages, reinforcing its commitment to simplifying vacation planning for travelers across North America.

Founded in 2001, Tripster has long been a pioneer in the tour and activity space, empowering travelers to book attractions, activities, and lodging in one seamless journey. With more than 2 million room nights sold and over $200 million in lodging revenue generated for partners, Tripster continues to expand its lodging portfolio to meet growing customer demand for bundled, itinerary-based travel.

The new DerbySoft connectivity significantly enhances Tripster’s distribution capabilities by providing:

• Access to dynamic rates and inventory from major global hospitality brands, including Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, MGM Resorts, and Westgate.
  
• Exclusive connectivity to on-park hotels at Disney Parks and Universal Parks.
  
• Ability to access room plus ticket options beyond its current ticket-only for Disney Parks and Universal Parks.
  
• Real-time updates that improve rate accuracy, availability, and booking confidence.
  

For Tripster’s customers, this expanded connectivity translates into greater convenience and transparency. Families planning theme park vacations can now secure official on-site accommodations and park tickets in a single transaction, reducing planning friction and minimizing hidden costs.

The integration also delivers strategic value to Tripster’s travel and technology partners. By connecting directly through DerbySoft’s platform, hotel brands benefit from expanded distribution across Tripster’s itinerary-focused marketplace, which has generated more than $440 million in revenue for activity partners and continues to drive meaningful lodging demand  . 

The partnership reinforces Tripster’s position as a trusted distribution channel that balances competitive opaque pricing with brand integrity and rate parity.

“We are thrilled to expand connectivity with DerbySoft,” said John Johnson, CEO of Tripster. “This partnership allows us to deliver even greater value to our travelers and partners by combining trusted hotel brands, exclusive theme park resorts, and our proven expertise in packaging experiences. It’s another step forward in making every vacation as memorable, and as simple to attain, as humanly possible.”

Greg Brown, Chief Technology Officer of Tripster, added, “From a technology perspective, this integration enhances our ability to provide real-time inventory, improved rate accuracy, and seamless room-and-ticket packaging. DerbySoft’s robust connectivity platform strengthens our infrastructure and ensures we continue delivering a reliable, scalable solution for both hospitality partners and travelers.”

The DerbySoft integration supports Tripster’s broader mission to make whole-trip planning effortless. With more than 2,800 experiences across 30+ U.S. and Canadian markets, Tripster’s expanded hotel access ensures customers can book accommodations that align perfectly with their attraction and activity itineraries.

For hotel brands and park operators, the partnership represents a powerful opportunity to capture incremental demand from high-intent travelers actively bundling lodging with experiences. For technology collaborators, it underscores Tripster’s continued investment in scalable, API-driven connectivity that enhances operational efficiency and marketplace performance.

Travel partners and technology providers interested in learning more about Tripster’s expanded hospitality connectivity are encouraged to visit www.tripster.com or contact the Tripster partnerships team for additional information.

About Tripster:

Tripster is the original experiences OTA, founded in 2001 with a mission “to make every experience as memorable, and simple to attain, as humanly possible.” With more than 2,800 experiences across 30+ markets, over 2 million room nights sold, and decades of proven expertise, Tripster empowers travelers to plan and book their entire trip of activities, attractions, and lodging, in one seamless, user-friendly platform. Through trusted partnerships and innovative technology, Tripster delivers exceptional value to travelers while driving meaningful revenue growth for its partners.