Renaissance Hotels Reimagines Evenings Across Asia Pacific With New Beverage Rituals Collection
Launching on Renaissance Day of Discovery 2026, the Evenings at Renaissance experience invites guests to discover destinations through local flavors, creative collaborations and neighborhood stories, developed by award-winning bartender Demi Dana Paramita
Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands is set to unveil a reimagined chapter of Evenings at Renaissance across Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), introducing a new collection of beverage rituals inspired by local ingredients, cultural traditions and creative collaborations. Developed with award-winning Indonesian bartender Demitria “Demi” Dana Paramita, the collection transforms familiar flavors and traditions into distinctive expressions of each destination’s character.
The collection will debut during Renaissance Day of Discovery 2026, the brand’s annual celebration of cultural curiosity and neighborhood exploration. Taking place across participating Renaissance Hotels in APEC throughout October and November, this year’s theme “Layers of Discovery” invites guests explore each destination through Navigator-led discoveries, encounters with local makers and immersive experiences that celebrate the neighborhood’s creative spirit. The new beverage rituals add another layer to this exploration, drawing inspiration from local markets, botanicals, and cultural traditions.
“At Renaissance Hotels, we believe the most memorable discoveries happen when guests connect with the character of a destination in unexpected ways,” said Cristiano Rinaldi, Chief Lodging Product & Services Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “The evolution of Evenings at Renaissance brings neighborhood stories to life through the flavors and traditions that shape each destination. Demi’s ability to reinterpret familiar ingredients and cultural rituals through a contemporary lens reflects the spirit of Renaissance Hotels, creating new opportunities for guests to discover the neighborhood and the people behind it.”
Discovering the Neighborhood Through Flavor
Evenings at Renaissance invites guests to explore the neighborhood after dark through experiences inspired by the people, places and cultural touchpoints that shape each destination. At the centre of the experience are beverage rituals that mark the transition from day to evening, creating opportunities for connection, discovery and a deeper sense of place.
To help shape the new collection, Renaissance Hotels has partnered with its first Beverage Rituals Ambassador, Demitria “Demi” Dana Paramita, the award-winning founder of HATS Bar Jakarta. Drawing on her Sumatran heritage and experience across Southeast Asia’s bar scene, Demi helped develop a collection that transforms familiar ingredients and local traditions into unexpected discoveries. Highlights include Blooming Flower, an interactive floral punch centered around a shared citrus jelly ritual; The Night Market, a vibrant serve featuring pandan, calamansi and tamarind inspired by the energy of neighborhoods after dark; and Silk Road, an aromatic blend of tea, saffron and spice that celebrates the exchange of flavors and traditions across cultures.
Beyond Renaissance Day of Discovery, participating hotels will continue serving selections from the collection as part of the ongoing Evenings at Renaissance experience. Guests may encounter rituals such as the fruit-forward Tropical Silk, layered with passion fruit, lychee and tea, or Remedy, inspired by traditional recipes of comfort and care and balanced around house-made fruit preserves that reflect local tastes and traditions.
Layers of Discovery Across Thailand
In Thailand, guests can experience Renaissance Day of Discovery in vibrant destinations including Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, and Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa. Guests are invited to discover the stories, traditions, and tastes that define each destination. Through thoughtfully crafted rituals and locally inspired beverage experiences, every visit offers a new layer of discovery that celebrates the spirit of place and the curiosity at the heart of Renaissance Hotels.
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, a design-led haven in the commercial heart of the Thai capital, will present “Unfold Bangkok” on October 31, 2026, with four new beverage rituals inspired by Bangkok’s vibrant markets, local ingredients and neighborhood tales. During the day, travelers can embark on Navigator-led guided walks to Bang Mod Gardens, Yodipman Flower Market and Pak Khlong Talat Market. Having experienced these attractions, guests can head to R Bar in the evening to savor four distinct beverages – including “Revitalizer” cocktails and “Punch” mocktails – each crafted to evoke the essence of Bangkok’s iconic flower markets.
At Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa, the contemporary seafront sanctuary between lively Pattaya and serene Bangsaray, guests can explore “Beyond the Horizon” with two days of activities (November 1-2, 2026) that will let them see Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard through a different lens. Led by the Navigator team, the journey travels through the coastal community of Bangsaray and the cultural village of Thai Thani, where participants can enjoy hands-on workshops. Back at the resort, a nautical-themed “Discovery Sunset” evening will include a fire dance show and live band at The Deck, followed by an auspicious alms-giving ceremony, yoga session and recycling workshop the next morning.
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, which is nestled on a pristine peninsula just steps from Lamai Beach, will offer a full-day journey into “Craft & Culture” on November 1, 2026, with tours to hidden gems including Wat Sila Ngu, a distinctive red-clay temple, Guan Yu Shrine, which highlights the island’s Chinese-Thai heritage, Samui Handicraft OTOP Place, including a coconut crafting demonstration, and House of Lucie, a gallery that presents photography, art and independent storytelling – all guided by the resort’s Navigators. As night falls, the celebrations will continue at the resort’s Lotus Room with an evening of locally-inspire beverages, street food collaborations and live music.
Finally on November 7-8, 2026, Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, which is nestled on Mai Khao Beach, the island’s longest stretch of sand, will help curious explorers to move beyond the beach with Discover Phuket’s Hidden Gem. This package includes an Asam Gelugur Kamala community experience, which showcases a treasured natural ingredient known locally as “som-khwai” and reveals how it is deeply woven into the community’s way of life. This includes the chance to meet local farmers and learn about traditional tea-making. Guests can also enjoy a revitalizing punch bowl ritual, feel the vibrancy of a Phuket market and uncover the rich heritage of Nang Talung, the ancient art of Southern Thai shadow puppetry.
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