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🏒 Travel technology software provider Traveltek has been acquired by Juniper Group, part of Vela Software and Constellation Software. The merger will enhance Traveltek's offerings in dynamic packaging and cruise solutions, a sector they've led for over 20 years, and strengthen Juniper’s presence in the UK, North America, and Australia. CEOs Mal Barritt of Traveltek and Jaime Sastre of Juniper have expressed enthusiasm for the growth and opportunities this acquisition presents for customers, partners, and their teams.

🏌️ Golfbreaks, a leading golf tour operator, has launched an app for Apple and Android devices to enhance the booking and in-trip experience for customers. The app, confirmed by Head of Digital Product Jon Richards, includes features like personalized itineraries, travel arrangement management, rooming list organization, payment tracking, and live notifications such as tee times and partner offers. Positive feedback was received following a beta test, with thousands of downloads already recorded. Co-founder Steve Hemsworth noted the app's time-saving benefits during a September golf break with a group of 16.

🖤 Valpas aims to grow its bed bug-safe hotel bed count from 40,000 to 2 million by 2030. Funding of £3.3 million was secured, with Zenith VC leading the investment round, including Icebreaker VC, Finnish Industry Investment, and others. Funds will be used to double the bed count by 2025. Valpas technology is active in Europe, Mexico, Japan, and helps hotels avoid losses from bed bugs, which cost billions yearly. Valpas CEO, Martim Gois, emphasizes the importance of guaranteed safe stays for travelers.

💳 Cross-border payment company Nium partners with B2B travel marketplace HyperGuest to enhance payment processes for travel partners and hotels worldwide. Nium's virtual card solution, offering real-time issuance in over 20 currencies, will provide faster, more secure, and transparent payments, addressing issues such as payment failures, fraud, and inefficiencies in B2B hotel transactions. The integration aims to streamline payment workflows, reduce fraud, and improve cash flow for participants across the travel value chain. HyperGuest's Amit Rahav highlights the increased payment volumes and improved choice, flexibility, and control for network partners.