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Hilton has launched Kitchen Kinship, a regional dining initiative across Asia Pacific that places family, connection and communal dining at the centre of the travel experience. Timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year, the programme reflects a growing appetite for shared meals that bring generations together and anchor meaningful time spent as a family.

Communal dining shaped by changing travel patterns

Rolling out across selected Hilton properties in Southeast Asia, Kitchen Kinship is informed by the rise of multi-generational travel, where grandparents, parents and children increasingly holiday and dine together. Participating hotels interpret the concept through menus designed for sharing, honouring festive traditions while allowing flexibility for different group sizes and occasions.

The initiative is underpinned by insights from Hilton 2026 Trends Report, which highlights the emergence of “generation permutations” and a shift in holiday priorities. Across Asia Pacific, spending quality time with family now outweighs personal relaxation, with 61% of travellers saying togetherness matters more than downtime. Culinary exploration ranks as the leading shared activity at 69%, underscoring food’s role as a catalyst for connection. In Singapore, the preference is even stronger, with 81% of families citing food-led experiences as their top activity.

A regional expression across flagship properties

Kitchen Kinship is being brought to life at a curated selection of Hilton hotels, including Conrad Bangkok, Conrad Manila, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Petaling Jaya, and La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton. While launching during a season traditionally associated with family reunions, the programme is designed to resonate year-round with travellers seeking inclusive, emotionally engaging dining experiences.

Menus designed for sharing and celebration

At Conrad Bangkok’s Liu Restaurant, Kitchen Kinship is expressed through tiered family-style set menus for groups of four to ten guests, alongside an all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch. Conrad Manila’s China Blue by Jereme Leung focuses on generous reunion menus and banquet-style dining rooted in culinary heritage. At Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, Golden Peony highlights refined Cantonese dishes, including a whole celebratory roasted suckling pig, while Conrad Singapore Orchard’s Summer Palace presents Michelin-starred Cantonese craftsmanship suited to both family gatherings and corporate entertaining.

In Malaysia, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Chynna offers a modern take on Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine led by Celebrity Chef Lam Hock Hin, complemented by Hilton Petaling Jaya’s Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant, which blends classic Cantonese flavours with contemporary presentation. Completing the regional picture, La Festa Phu Quoc’s Seta delivers an intimate interpretation of Kitchen Kinship through contemporary Cantonese dining in a refined, design-led setting.

Food as an emotional anchor in travel

At the heart of Kitchen Kinship is the idea of the table as a place of belonging. By curating menus and experiences meant to be shared, Hilton reinforces food’s role not only as sustenance, but as a connector across generations, cultures and traditions. The initiative further strengthens Hilton’s positioning as a hospitality group attuned to the emotional dimensions of travel, where meaningful moments are increasingly defined by time spent together.

Kitchen Kinship runs from 2 February to 15 March 2026 across participating Hilton properties in Asia Pacific.

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