Nomad Travel UK has acquired travel clinic rival Masta from Lloyds Pharmacies owner Hallo Healthcare Group.
Like Nomad Travel, Masta was established more than 30 years ago and operates one of the largest networks of private travel clinics in the UK.
The deal, for an undisclosed sum, marks a “significant milestone” for both companies as it enables them to leverage their collective strengths and expertise in the travel vaccination industry, according to a statement.
Nomad Travel is led by Andrew Lewis who has worked and grown companies within the travel health sector for 15 years.
He is former chief executive of Tropical Medical Group (TMB) in Ireland.
Along with investors, he bought Nomad Travel UK from TMB and now is expanding the group.
Nomad is also backed by Brendan Kavanagh, the principal owner of e-learning business Olive Group, who brings experience in emerging technologies and healthcare, and Dr Peter Greaney, principal owner of WorkCare, one of the largest occupational health practices in the US.
Lewis said: “The acquisition of Masta is an exciting step for Nomad Travel.
“Nomad and Masta have huge synergies that will allow the Nomad Travel Health Group to grow exponentially.
“Nomad Travel Health Group is now one of the largest networks of private travel health clinics in the UK.
“Brendan Kavanagh’s experience with emerging technologies AI, XR, VR & 3D, and our relationship with WorkCare in the US will see Nomad Travel develop its offering in the UK, leveraging the latest developments in technology and medical healthcare.”