{"id":3568,"date":"2025-12-08T14:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T14:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3568"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:00:02","slug":"hilton-kk-marks-start-of-festive-season-with-tree-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3568","title":{"rendered":"Hilton KK marks start of festive season with tree lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Hilton Kota Kinabalu celebrated one of the most magical times of the year with the lighting of its Christmas tree on 3 December, marking the start of the festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual tradition is not only about the twinkling lights and festive decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s really about bringing togetherness, the joy and the spirit of Christmas amongst all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex 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every one of you, this celebration becomes that much more special and meaningful,\u201d said its General Manager, Smitah Shah-Boultwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is the season of gratitude, she also thanked guests for the trust and support extended to the hotel and its team over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"3571\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10004874382347352837448172666-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10004874382347352837448172666-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10004874382347352837448172666-300x169.jpg 300w, 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And I can tell you, they have truly gone above and beyond,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the culinary team from the Urban Kitchen has created 200 dishes inspired by the Middle East, Europe and Asia to delight guests\u2019 tastebuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hilton Kota Kinabalu celebrated one of the most magical times of the year with the lighting of its Christmas tree on 3 December, marking the start of the festive season. 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