Celebrate the festive season with memorable stays, indulgent dining, and family experiences in the heart of Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Just minutes from the Johor–Singapore Causeway, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru sets the stage for a meaningful year-end escape filled with warmth, flavour, and festive cheer. Whether it’s a weekend staycation, a family getaway, or a culinary indulgence, guests can look forward to celebrating the holidays surrounded by heartfelt hospitality and city charm.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Johor Bahru, the hotel combines the comfort of Hilton hospitality with easy access to the city’s vibrant shopping and cultural attractions. Families can unwind in spacious rooms with connecting options, enjoy poolside relaxation, or explore nearby destinations such as Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street, KOMTAR JBCC, and LEGOLAND Malaysia, all within reach from the hotel’s doorstep.

“DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru has always been a place where families and friends connect,” said Mike Williamson, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru. “This year, we’ve designed experiences that bring people closer, celebrating meaningful moments, comforting food, and the warmth of the holidays, all in a setting that feels like home.”

A Festive Stay to Remember
Whether for a short getaway or a festive family holiday, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru offers the perfect retreat just across the border. Guests can unwind in modern rooms with city or Straits views, relax by the outdoor pool, or enjoy the hotel’s wellness amenities including a jacuzzi, steam room, and 24-hour fitness centre.

Families will find the hotel particularly inviting, with spacious connecting rooms, a kids’ pool, and a dedicated children’s corner at Makan Kitchen. Little travellers are greeted with a special welcome pack, while festive workshops such as gingerbread decorating and pizza-making sessions at Tosca bring the holiday spirit to life.

The hotel’s Year-End Festive Stay & Dine Packages, starting from RM630++ per night, include breakfast and dinner for two, making it an excellent choice for families and couples alike. As part of the Hilton portfolio, guests enjoy exclusive Hilton Honors benefits, from seamless check-in experience via the Hilton Honors app to confirmed connecting rooms when booked directly through Hilton channels, a feature designed to make family stays and group getaways even more convenient.

Located in Johor Bahru’s Central Business District, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s best attractions, shopping, and heritage landmarks. KOMTAR JBCC, City Square, and Mid Valley SouthKey are just minutes away, while Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, and LEGOLAND Malaysia offer plenty to explore. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary weekend shuttle service to Mid Valley SouthKey and Johor Premium Outlets, making every outing effortless.

Flavours of the Festive Season
A highlight of any stay, Makan Kitchen invites guests to indulge in a multi-cultural dining journey through Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan cuisines. Known for its vibrant live cooking stations and diverse breakfast buffet spreads, the restaurant’s festive line-up this year features a series of seasonal favourites from 16 November to 31 December 2025.

The Makan Kitchen Festive Eve Dinner Buffet on 24 December will feature highlights such as Whole Turkey brined for 12 hours, Beef Wellington, and Winterberry White Chocolate Log. The celebration continues with the Christmas Day Dinner Buffet and High Tea Buffet on 25 December, where guests can enjoy Sous Vide Wagyu Rump, Seafood on Ice, Turkey & Cranberry Pot Pie, and Laksa Johor. Festivities culminate with the New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet on 31 December, featuring Whole Smoked Beef Short Ribs, Honey Harissa Glazed Lamb, and a Malaysian-inspired churrasco grill.

For an elevated celebration, Tosca Italian Trattoria presents refined seasonal menus in an al-fresco style poolside setting, including the Festive Eve 7-Course Dinner and New Year’s Eve 7-Course Dinner, featuring dishes such as Scarlet Prawn Carpaccio, 72-hour Sous Vide Short Ribs, and Herbs-Crusted Halibut. Children can delight in the Yuletide Noel Kids Menu, with comforting favourites like Creamy Mushroom Soup, Spaghetti Turkey Ham Carbonara, and Double Chocolate Gelato.

Guests can also unwind at Axis Lounge with two signature festive experiences, the Festive High Tea Set for Two (RM108 nett per set, with an optional Birthday Tea Party add-on) and the Festive Tiffin High Tea Set (RM128 nett per set), each featuring handcrafted sweets and savoury treats inspired by local flavours.

For those celebrating at home, The Food Store’s Yuletide Takeaway Collection offers premium roasts and desserts including the Portuguese Christmas Turkey Pie, Angus O.P. Ribs, and Strawberry Shortcake Yule Log, perfect for sharing with loved ones and making home celebrations merrier.

For more information on dining, please contact us at +607 268 6868, email JohorBahru.FB@hilton.com or make a reservation for Makan Kitchen or Tosca.

For more information on rooms, please visit DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, call +60 7-268 6868, or email johorbahru.info@hilton.com to book your next stay.

HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Express Hong Kong today announced the refresh of “AMEX GOURMET CLUB“, its signature dining program designed to bring Cardmembers an expanded suite of dining privileges and elevated culinary experiences across more than 300 restaurants and bars serving more than 20 global cuisines. The refresh builds on recent dining initiatives, including the Two-for-One Dining Experience, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences for Cardmembers.

From cozy neighborhood gems to acclaimed fine dining destinations, AMEX GOURMET CLUB caters to everyday cravings and special celebrations alike. The enhanced program offers everything from Two-For-One Dining Experience to curated savings and exclusive perks, making each meal more rewarding and every bite a moment to savor.

Walter Liu, Head of Asia Region, American Express, said “For today’s diners, food is a way to connect, celebrate, and explore. With AMEX GOURMET CLUB, we’re bringing our Cardmembers richer and more rewarding culinary experiences – offering  diverse choices, greater value, and elevated excitement for culinary discovery.”

Savor More, Spend Less

• Cardmembers can enjoy up to 30% savings at participating popular restaurants featuring Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean and other cuisines, from now until December 31, 2025^[1].
• Cardmembers can enjoy an exclusive treat at 30 selected restaurants – a complimentary drink for everyone at the table, from now until November 19, 2025^[1].
• Cardmembers can also enjoy complimentary canapés upon purchase of designated drinks at 20 participating bars, from now until December 31, 2025^[2].

Indulge in Premium Dining

• With the new Two-For-One Dining Experience, American Express Platinum Card Members can enjoy two specially curated set dinner menus for the price of one^[3] at 16 of Hong Kong’s top-rated restaurants, including MICHELIN-starred restaurants,^[4] until February 28, 2026.
• Existing Platinum dining privileges include up to 40% savings at over 140 premium dining outlets, as well as HK$2,000 year-round Global Dining Credit^[5].

Vote and Win Dining Delights

• Eligible Basic Cardmembers may participate in “Members’ Favorite Restaurants” campaign, to vote for their top pick of restaurants upon login and registration at go.amex/luckydrawiform_en, from now until November 30, 2025. Successful voters will have a chance to win exciting prizes in a lucky draw with 10 top prize winners can each be entitled to a special dining experience for two at L’Envol at The St. Regis Hong Kong (valued at HK$4,813) along with HK$3,000 statement credits^[6].

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits and offers, which may be subject to designated booking requirements, redemption cap, spending requirements, blackout dates and exclusions.^[7] For more about AMEX GOURMET CLUB, please visit the dedicated page.

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ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS

American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With over a hundred million merchant locations across our global network, we seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.

For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com/hk, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.

[1] For full list of restaurants and Terms & Conditions, please visit partner.diningcity.asia/#/home?program=amexdining2025

[2] For full list of bars and Terms & Conditions, please visit partner.diningcity.asia/#/home?program=amexchill2025

[3] Eligible Cardmembers can enjoy a complimentary designated dinner menu upon the purchase of a designated dinner menu (Buy-One-Get-One-Free).

[4] For details and Terms & Conditions, please visit partner.diningcity.asia/#/home?program=amexb1g1

[5] Eligible from January 7 to December 31, 2025. For details and Terms & Conditions, please visit go.amex/plat_gdc_en

[6] Each Eligible American Express Card account can only register once by Basic Cardmember and each participant is only eligible to win 1 award during the whole promotion period. Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 60684. For details and Terms & Conditions, please visit  go.amex/diningluckydraw_en

[7] Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to anyone who is under 18 years old in the course of business.

JINAN, China, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Shandian news: 

In the first three quarters of this year, Weichai Group achieved a 6% year-on-year revenue growth. The international division made significant breakthroughs in overseas markets, with engine exports surging 30% year-on-year. The strategic emerging sectors demonstrated remarkable progress: the new energy business skyrocketed 122%, while the large-diameter data center business saw sales skyrocket 400%. At the Weichai Group 2025 Global Partners Conference on October 18, the company unveiled these high-quality development achievements in Qingdao to over 1,000 partners.

The conference was held at the same time with a new product exhibition, in which 29 brands under Weichai were jointly displayed to show new products in six business sectors, including power system, commercial vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural equipment and Marine transportation equipment.

At the powertrain exhibition, Weichai showcased nearly 60 flagship powertrain products, creating a “Power Kingdom” spanning 2-340L displacement and 18-10,000kW power output. The lineup features the 6160A diesel engine – still operational after nearly half a century – and the WD615, the world’s best-selling single-engine model. Paired with the globe’s first diesel engine achieving 53.09% thermal efficiency, these exhibits epitomize Weichai’s 79-year evolution from “reliability” to “leadership”.

Over the past decade, Weichai has invested over 30 billion yuan in engine R&D, maintaining an R&D intensity exceeding 6%. The company has established ten cutting-edge innovation platforms overseas and developed the world’s only full-series “Golden Power” powertrain system. Weichai has mastered diverse energy technologies including high thermal efficiency diesel engines, pure electric systems, hydrogen internal combustion engines, methanol engines, hydrogen fuel cells, and solid oxide fuel cells, becoming the core link connecting Shandong Heavy Industry Group’s entire industrial chain and driving its advancement to the high end of the value chain.

 To meet global customers ‘diversified needs, Weichai deeply integrates the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) lifecycle concept, leveraging its global service network covering 65 representative offices and over 8,000 service outlets to provide end-to-end solutions from preventive maintenance to rapid response, building lifelong win-win partnerships.

During the conference, CEOs of Weichai’s overseas subsidiaries also attended. For years, Weichai has adhered to cultural integration to promote industrial synergy, embracing the “We are One” philosophy. Over ten overseas subsidiaries including Italy’s Faraday, Germany’s Kion, America’s Dematic, PSI, and France’s Baudouin have achieved steady growth through strategic reorganization. Currently, Weichai’s multinational index stands at 40.93%.

This conference showcased Weichai’s technological achievements and development resilience as a globally influential industrial equipment multinational group. Moving forward, Weichai will continue collaborating with global partners to create value and build the strongest chain-integrated competitiveness.

Celebrate the season with limited-time privileges, flexible reservations, and festive indulgences

NISEKO, Japan, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MUWA NISEKO, a luxury wellness resort operated by GK H-SUMMIT (located in Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido), introduces two special winter stay offers—”2025/26 Winter Advance Delight” (exclusive seasonal rates for stays of three nights or more when booked 30+ days ahead; daily breakfast included) and “Flexible Winter Guarantee” (free cancellation up to 7 days prior to arrival this early winter and next spring)—alongside a festive Christmas special dinner at HITO by TACUBO. Together, these limited-time experiences invite guests to celebrate Niseko’s phenomenal winter landscapes and powder snow with both value and flexibility.

Since opening on December 15, 2023, MUWA NISEKO has enchanted guests with its coveted ski-in ski-out location right at the ski slopes, and 113 sumptuous guest rooms boasting a unique fusion of traditional Japanese and sleek modern design and unique features to enrich guest experience. Door-to-slope access and private open-air rotenburo baths are available in select units. On top of that, MUWA NISEKO offers two world-class dining options, HITO by TACUBO and Sukiyaki HIYAMA, as well as Infinity Onsen commanding a spectacular view of the majestic Mt. Yotei. 

MUWA NISEKO has been awarded the MICHELIN One Key in both 2024 and 2025, a testament of ”a very special stay” and ”a true gem with personality” that delivers service going above and beyond, offering far more than others in its category. As one of the few resorts in Niseko and across Japan to receive this world-class accolade for two consecutive years, MUWA NISEKO continues to set new benchmarks in hospitality excellence. Furthermore, the resort was honored in Robb Report Hong Kong’s “Best of the Best 2026: Travel, Experiences & Hospitality” edition, cementing its standing among the most distinguished luxury destinations.

Seasonal Stay Offers

2025/26 Winter Advance Delight

Booking period:                       Now until Nov 8, 2025

Stay period:                             Dec 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2026

Offers:                                     Up to 15% off for a minimum three-night stay booked at least 30                                                                     
                                                days in advance; daily breakfast at HITO by TACUBO

Room types:                            All room types except the penthouses

Flexible Winter Guarantee

Booking period:                        Now until Apr 23, 2026

Stay period:                              Nov 29–Dec 14, 2025 / Mar 15–Apr 30, 2026

Offers:                                      Best available rates with complimentary cancellation up to 7 days                                                                     
                                                 before arrival; daily breakfast at HITO by TACUBO

Room types:                             All room types except the penthouses

Official website:           www.muwaniseko.com

Reservation:                reservation_niseko@muwa.com
                                    +81(136)-23-1010 (09:00–17:00, 365 days a year)

Festive Dining

HITO by TACUBO — Christmas Special Dinner

Dates:                          Dec 23-25, 2025

Menu:                           A limited-time Christmas dinner course featuring wood-grilled
                                     Tokachi herb-fed beef fillet; includes one complimentary welcome drink

Price:                           JPY 38,000 per person

Reservation:                 hitobytacubo_niseko@muwa.com
                                     www.tablecheck.com/shops/hito-by-tacubo   

About MUWA NISEKO

MUWA NISEKO is a luxury wellness resort that provides guests with the perfect setting to experience the infinite harmony of nature with all five senses. Perched at the foot of Niseko’s main stage, Grand Hirafu, the resort boasts unparalleled ski-in ski-out access to the region’s world-class powder snow, while offering a range of activities to enjoy year-round, from Infinity Onsen with magnificent views of Mt. Yotei, award-winning gastronomy, relaxation spa, to rooms with outdoor rotenburo baths, all promising an unparalleled and exquisite wellness experience. MUWA NISEKO sets a new standard for a memorable Niseko experience.

Official website: www.muwaniseko.com

About MUWA Brand

MUWA is a home & hospitality  brand that aims to connect all aspects of users’ lives, from luxury homes to once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Across multiple brands, including PRIMARY HOME, SECOND HOME, and VACATION HOME, MUWA provides the ultimate combination of luxury and value, set in the finest locations, with architecture and design that provide a feast for the senses. This seamless integration of space and content also includes MUWA’s wellness business, MUWA NISEKO the luxury wellness resort (opened Dec 2023), as well as other developments in Seoul (South Korea), Napa Valley (USA), and other locations around the world.

 

Building on a record-breaking 2024, Radisson Hotel Group has carried its momentum into 2025, accelerating growth across EMEA and APAC while staying true to its Responsible Business commitments.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming one of the world’s most prominent hotel companies, anchored by a portfolio designed for today’s travellers and tomorrow’s priorities.  

Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group, remarks: “The year so far has seen Radisson Hotel Group succeeding in our pursuit of excellence for customers and owners. Hotel openings have been carefully curated to what business and leisure travellers are seeking in 2025, and we have a very strong pipeline of hotel signings and anticipated openings.”   

In EMEA, Radisson Blu is cementing its position as Europe’s leading upper-upscale brand, with landmark signings and openings in France, Germany, Türkiye, and Montenegro. Among the highlights is The Medlock at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, an innovative partnership that redefines what a stadium hotel can be. Later this year, Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris will welcome travellers at one of Europe’s busiest gateways.

France has proven to be a key growth market across the Group’s portfolio, with luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection leading the charge. This year saw the long-awaited opening of Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel and the signing of the historic Banke Opera Paris, A Radisson Collection Hotel, which will debut in 2026. The brand furthermore marked its arrival in Hungary with Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest, a property that perfectly synthesizes historic grandeur with contemporary luxury, and reopened the Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin in spectacular style. These milestones reinforce Radisson Collection’s role as the Group’s showcase for design, heritage, and modern hospitality.

Radisson RED‘s bold personality is gaining global momentum, with new hotels signed and opened across the UK, Romania, India, UAE, and Thailand. The brand reached a milestone with the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, the Group’s second Verified Net Zero hotel, underscoring its leadership in sustainable hospitality. In London, a partnership with PPHE Hotel Group will see the brand’s debut in the heart of the city, minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The partnership also introduced a striking design-led landmark in Rome, the art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio.

Radisson Individuals has gone from strength to strength, offering crucial flexibility to Group stakeholders and growing to over 100 hotels in operation and under development since its launch in 2020. This year alone, the brand expanded its footprint across France, Portugal, Germany, Malta, and Kazakhstan, with new signings secured in the UK, Poland, Spain, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, India, and the Philippines. Recently, the brand’s emphasis on empowering owners and broadening guest choice has been cemented with the introduction of three exciting brand segments: Premier, Boutique, and Retreats.

The Radisson brand, too, continues to evolve with a mix of sustainability milestones and market firsts. Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel opened as the Group’s first Verified Net Zero hotel while the brand entered new markets such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Armenia, and Madinah, Saudi Arabia. In the UK, Radisson will anchor a landmark all-electric stadium development for Oxford United Football Club, setting a new benchmark for future-ready hospitality. Growth across APAC has been equally dynamic, with 13 new Radisson properties opening in India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

With the demand for leisure travel rising, Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its resort portfolio, now comprising more than 160 properties. New openings and signings stretch from Asia to Europe, including across destinations as diverse as Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Egypt, and Armenia. Highlights include Radisson Hotel Cannes on the French Riviera, Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, a landmark golf-side retreat, and the debut of Radisson Collection Resort, Galle in Sri Lanka and Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Jaipur in India. Together, these properties underscore the brand’s commitment to creating standout resort destinations in diverse and inspiring locations.

APAC continues to propel growth for the Radisson Hotel Group. In China, 130 hotels have been signed and opened in 2025, pushing the pipeline close to 300 hotels. Expansion is strongest in the mid- to upper mid-scale categories, led by Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, now the fastest-growing brand in China with a portfolio of 375 hotels. Major cities such as Wuhan, Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu, Tianjin, and Shanghai remain central to the Group’s growth plan and expansion strategy, supporting both scale and depth across the market.

India has emerged as one of Radisson Hotel Group’s most dynamic markets, with the company surpassing a historic milestone of 200 hotels. Today, more than 130 properties are in operation and over 70 are under development, reinforcing the Group’s position as the leading organically growing international operator in the country. Fuelled by 59 new signings in just 18 months and expansion into 47 new cities, Radisson Hotel Group is well-positioned to deepen its presence and extend hospitality access with up to 500 hotels in the region by 2030.

“As we look ahead, our goal is clear: delivering meaningful value to our owners, creating memorable experiences for our guests, and driving responsible growth that strengthens communities worldwide,” concludes Younes.

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ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP 

Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,580 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. 

The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.  

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 25 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. 

Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions, placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional, and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.  

At Radisson Hotel Group, we care for people, communities, and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon-compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics. 

The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members. 

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