This acquisition transaction is valued at $15 million, officially integrating online hotel booking infrastructure, European market resources, and the core team into the Staynex Group. This move aims to further promote the development of social tourism before the TGE in April 2026.

Singapore / Zug, Switzerland, April 8, 2026 —— Staynex Group is a platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI), Web3 technology, and membership systems, dedicated to building the future of social tourism. The company announced today that it has completed the full acquisition of the European hotel booking technology companySleap.io, with a transaction value of $15 million. This transaction will integrate Sleap's booking platform, operational capabilities, and core team into Staynex ahead of the TGE that Staynex plans to hold in mid-April 2026 and the milestone of advancing toward listing on the exchange.

In the current Web3 market, where on-the-ground implementation, real users, and sustainable models are highly valued, this acquisition brings Staynex booking infrastructure, coverage of the European market, and a clear market-entry strategy built around real travel demand. By combining Staynex's community-centric ecosystem with Sleap's hotel booking engine and European relationship network, the platform is gradually approaching a unified travel experience —— in this experience, discovery, booking, rewards, identity, and community achieve organic integration.

For Web3 investors, the signal is very clear: Staynex Group is entering the next stage, equipped with award-winning booking technology, five industry awards won by Sleap, established partnerships with Gate and Coinbase, and a tighter value connection between product use and the $STAY token ecosystem.

Sleap.io was founded in Switzerland in 2023 and has rapidly developed into one of the most promising travel technology startups in Europe, creating a next-generation hotel booking engine at the forefront of crypto-native travel. Headquartered in Singapore, Staynex has always built a Web3 travel ecosystem centered around the $STAY token, a social membership system, and a community-driven travel experience, combining industry credibility with crypto-native product design.

After the merger of the two companies, a more solid global foundation has been formed. Staynex Group has gained deeper coverage of the European market, more robust booking infrastructure, and an experienced hotel technology team; at the same time, Sleap's technology has also become a part of a broader, consumer-facing ecosystem built around token utility, AI, and social tourism mechanisms.

"This acquisition brings Staynex the most valued elements in the current market: clearer project implementation progress, more mature infrastructure, and real application value already established before the TGE. Sleap has created excellent booking technology and established strong market credibility in Europe; integrating its platform and team will significantly strengthen the foundation of the $STAY ecosystem," said Yuen Wong, CEO and founder of Staynex Group.

As part of this acquisition, Sleap.io founder Michael Ros will join Staynex Group as the Chief Executive Officer of the European region. The core team of Sleap will also be integrated into Staynex Group to ensure continuity in product, engineering, operations, and business relationships.

"When we founded Sleap in 2023, our vision was to redefine hotel booking for the Web3 era. Joining Staynex allows this vision to expand globally. I am excited to work closely with Yuen and Jeff Hoffman to create a platform that connects travel, community, and token applications, truly aligning with the needs of the next generation of users," said Michael Ros, founder of Sleap.io.

The merged platform will offer: award-winning booking infrastructure directly related to real travel demand, $STAY rewards tied to booking behaviors, AI-driven travel discovery and booking, social membership tiers designed around access rights and sense of participation, as well as cryptocurrency and fiat payment options for users globally. At the same time, this will strengthen the expansion in the European market and make the narrative around product maturity and user adoption clearer before the TGE.

"My career has always been centered around building travel platforms based on real supply and demand. What impresses me most about this is that Staynex is genuinely integrating booking infrastructure, distribution capability, and product maturity before the TGE. The combination of execution ability, timing, and market fit is why this step is so crucial," said Jeff Hoffman. He currently serves as the chairman of Staynex Group and is also a founder of Priceline / Booking.com.

This acquisition strategically falls just before Staynex Group's planned TGE in April 2026 and the milestone of advancing towards exchange listing. With the integration of Sleap's booking engine completed from day one, Staynex Group will be able to enter the market with a clearer narrative of product maturity, user value, and ecosystem utility. For retail investors, this means the project narrative is shifting from "future potential" to "an available platform that is live" —— with operational infrastructure, real application scenarios, and a stronger execution team.

The merged management team gathers decades of experience in global travel, Web3, AI, and platform development, laying the groundwork for Staynex Group's next phase of international growth.

About Staynex Group

Staynex is building a social tourism future driven by Web3, AI, and membership systems. The company is led by Chairman Jeff Hoffman, a founder of Priceline / Booking.com and a globally recognized entrepreneurial leader, injecting vision and leadership into the platform. Staynex members can access over 2.65 million accommodation resources worldwide and enjoy a transparent, no-markup pricing system, with flights, cruises, and experiential products set to launch soon. Members can earn rewards through travel and enjoy personalized planning through the platform's Agentic AI concierge service. Membership starts at $10 per month and offers a 1% loyalty reward that can be redeemed for discounts and travel benefits.

At the core of the entire experience is the AI Travel Wingman, a smart travel assistant voiced by soccer legend Patrice Evra, providing personalized and intelligent itinerary planning. Staynex empowers a traveler community to discover, book, and experience the world more efficiently. It’s not just booking; it’s making travel an asset.

About Sleap.io

Sleap.io is a Web3-driven hotel booking platform that integrates cryptocurrency payments, wallet-based identity verification, and tokenized rewards mechanisms to provide more competitive pricing and a superior travel experience. The platform connects to over 1.5 million hotels worldwide, achieving a seamless booking experience. This platform operates on the Camino Network and a broader Web3 infrastructure.

As an award-winning company, Sleap.io has appeared on the television show "Killer Whales," which airs on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Supported by renowned investors and strong industry partnerships, Sleap.io is entering a new stage of development following its acquisition and further solidifying its position within the evolving travel ecosystem.

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