RENAISSANCE HOTELS CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DISCOVERY AND CHAMPIONING LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS WITH THE RETURN OF GLOBAL DAY OF DISCOVERY 2024
Renaissance hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is gearing up to celebrate its 10th annual Global Day of Discovery on November 19, 2024. In celebration of this special occasion, all 170+ Renaissance Hotels properties around the world will reimagine their Evenings at Renaissance program with a dynamic Evenings Market, spotlighting local retailers and businesses.
Over the past ten years, Global Day of Discovery has been the one day in the year when all 170+ Renaissance Hotels around the world activate an elevated, on-property experience – underscoring Renaissance Hotels as one that connects locals and travelers to the DNA of the neighborhood through its unexpected design, entertaining programming, and engaging Navigators – the brand’s neighborhood ambassadors. This year, Global Day of Discovery 2024 continues to demonstrate Renaissance Hotels’ promise to making measurable impact through supporting local – not just on Global Day of Discovery, but every day – with the launch of R Finds, a global marketplace for local discovery.
“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Day of Discovery, we are excited to introduce a new way for our guests and consumers to connect with local communities and discover unique treasures from small businesses around the world with the launch of R Finds. This further reinforces Renaissance Hotels’ brand values of authenticity, culture and the joy of discovery, appealing to travelers who seek more than just a place to stay,” said John Toomey, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC).
Evenings Market – Inviting Global Travelers to Experience Unexpected Discovery and Celebrate Localism
Guests visiting Renaissance Hotels around the world on Global Day of Discovery can look forward to witnessing the transformation of the signature Evenings at Renaissance program into a vibrant Evenings Market – an elevated edition of a night market featuring local vendors, street-fair, delicious food & beverages, and live performances that bring Renaissance’s theatricality to the forefront. Travelers and local guests alike are welcome to browse bespoke, artisanal products and experience local culture in a lively, night-market-inspired atmosphere.
In true spirit of Global Day of Discovery, this November 19, Renaissance Hotels across Asia Pacific excluding China are honoring what makes their local neighborhoods unique by going hyperlocal. Besides a captivating duet performance between electric violinist and bartender Vu Ngoc, Renaissance Saigon is all set to host a vibrant, sophisticated evening with a special edition of the Punch Bowl ritual and Beverage Rituals, reimagined with Vietnamese flavors. Renaissance Hoi An will transport guests to the ancient past and offer a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural heritage with the Cham Island Cocktail, inspired by an ancient well built by the Cham people over a millennium ago. Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is preparing to immerse guests in the heart of Balinese culture through signature beverage rituals and opportunities to experience the traditions of indigenous communities. Guests visiting Renaissance Hotels across the region are invited to embrace their journey of spontaneous discovery through bold, authentic local experiences expertly curated by each Renaissance Hotel that will feed the soul, inspire the mind and energize the senses.
At Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, guests are invited to experience a lively evening at “Pasar Malam: Uluwatu’s First Evenings Market,” featuring nine unique local brands, including Monez, Recgla, Agung Bali Collection, CYN Bali, Niconico, Cinta Bumi Artisans, Herfa by Farida, Clavaan Bali, and Sekuku Bumi. The event will be highlighted by a fashion show presented by LV C&C Management, with a special appearance by Ayu Saraswati, Putri Indonesia Lingkungan 2020. Live entertainment will be provided by DJ Sheila Marcia, DJ Aswin, and a saxophonist.
Guests can savor a wide array of creative culinary delights celebrating local flavors, from fresh seafood and innovative waffle creations to comforting favorites like sate and noodles. Adding to the excitement, inventive cocktails will be available, crafted by the hotel’s beverage manager, Yoga Tommy, along with guest mixologists Fransiska from The St. Regis Bar Jakarta—ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars—and I Komang Juliastawa, the 2024 Indonesian winner of the Marriott International APEC Sustainable Sips Championship.
Renaissance Hotels participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
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