Valpas is expanding to Iceland as the Black Sand Hotel becomes the first guaranteed bedbug safe hotel in the country, further increasing its global reach to 25 countries. With 70 rooms, nine suites and other facilities such as a restaurant and a spa, among others, the Black Sand Hotel is about to open its doors in the Olfus region, located 57 km. “We are very pleased to welcome the Black Sand Hotel in our network,” Valpas co-founder and CEO Martim Gois said. “Black Sand was designed as a place where nature leads and people can slow down, a stay that matters. Once every room is equipped and digitally verified, the hotel unlocks Valpas certification, a continuous, verifiable proof of safety.