https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/valpas/ Valpas News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-09T19:05:35+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valpas-expands-to-iceland-as-black-sand-hotel-becomes-the-first-guaranteed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valpas-expands-to-iceland-as-black-sand-hotel-becomes-the-first-guaranteed/ Black Sand Hotel has become the first hotel to join Valpas’ network, the platform for safe, sustainable and bed bug-free travel in Iceland. With this new addition, Valpas has expanded its global reach to 25 countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:07:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valpas-joins-the-world-sustainable-hospitality-alliance-to-accelerate-safe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valpas-joins-the-world-sustainable-hospitality-alliance-to-accelerate-safe/ The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) today announces that Valpas, the company creating the new global standard for safe and sustainable hotel stays, has joined its network of leading hospitality organisations.  Through this collaboration, Valpas joins an association of industry leaders committed to accelerating positive change across the global hospitality sector. As awareness grows around bed bug risks and pesticide safety, Valpas sets a new category in hospitality standards and sustainability: Certified bed bug-safe, pesticide-free stays. The company certifies and guarantees a safe, non-toxic stay for every guest thanks to their seamless in-room technology, providing a digital proof of safety for every stay. With more than 300 certified hotels in over 70 destinations, Valpas enables travellers to sleep soundly, free from both bed bugs and harmful chemicals, while supporting hotels in protecting biodiversity and guest wellbeing. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:21:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prevention-proves-decisive-against-rising-bed-bug-cases/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prevention-proves-decisive-against-rising-bed-bug-cases/ During the 2025 summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, bed bugs continued to make headlines. High traveller volumes and warmer temperatures created favourable conditions for the insects to spread. According to a study by the French Bed Bug Canine Detection Experts Association (SEDCPL), reported cases of bed bugs in France rose by 50% in June 2025 compared with the same month in 2024. The German Pest Control Association (DSV) has also noted that the situation in Germany has worsened over the last decade. In parallel, fumigation at Madrid Airport in May further underscored the scale of the problem. The cost of inaction can be severe: in California, a jury recently ordered a Ventura hotel to pay $2 million to two guests after they were attacked by bed bugs during their stay. Beyond the financial impact, the case illustrates the reputational harm hotels risk when guest safety is not protected. Yet as public concern grows, hotels are changing how they respond. Once considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks, many properties—particularly in France—are now seen as leading examples of best practice. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:48:44 +0000