Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-07

  • Mastercard partners with Qlub to transform digital payments in the GCC hospitality sector (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-07 08:25:58)
    Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Qlub, a leading fintech innovator in the hospitality sector, to advance digital and contactless payments across the GCC. This marks a significant step towards enhancing the digital payment landscape in the region by meeting the growing demand for seamless, technology-driven dining experiences.
  • ANA Holdings, Joby Aviation to Showcase eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights During Expo 2025 Osaka (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-07 05:43:38)
    ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger services, will showcase public demonstration flights of the Joby S4. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will feature a special ANA livery, from Oct. 1-13, 2025, during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-07 05:41:57)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, announces the launch of Garner hotels in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open on the east coast of Thailand this year.The signing marks a significant milestone for Garner, IHG’s rapidly growing midscale conversion brand. Since its launch in 2023, it has expanded to 51 open hotels across countries including Japan, US and Germany, and 87 pipeline properties.
  • Hilton Announces Texas Hill Country Expansion Plans with Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-07 05:36:38)
    Hilton has announced the recent signing and upcoming conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa to Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, which is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Located in San Antonio overlooking the Texas Hill Country, the sprawling resort will represent the state’s debut of Signia by Hilton, a collection of premier hotels and resorts located in dynamic destinations around the world. Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa is owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors and will be managed by Hilton.