Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off Fourth Annual Global Day Of Discovery To Inspire Unforgettable Evenings Around The World
Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off Fourth Annual Global Day Of Discovery To Inspire Unforgettable Evenings Around The World
This Year's 'Evenings at Renaissance' encourage guests and locals to take time for #5to9
Live video streaming partner Periscope will connect guests and locals from across the globe
BETHESDA, Md., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com), a global lifestyle brand known for helping Next Gen business travelers make the most of their time on the road, will host its fourth annual Global Day of Discovery on June 11 at its 160 hotels around the world. On this day, guests and the local community will be invited to attend exclusive hotel events and venture into the neighborhood to experience hot spots for food, bars, nightlife and entertainment. Each hotel's lifestyle concierge - Navigator - will help curate their Global Day of Discovery.
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Renaissance's Global Day of Discovery also marks the official launch of Evenings at Renaissance, where guests and locals are encouraged to take time for #5to9. Evenings at Renaissance kicks off with a signature Bar Ritual centered on local craft beverages, curated by the hotel bartender and local beverage experts. The Bar Ritual is the signal that the 9 to 5 working day is over and it is time to transition into an incredible evening of discovery.
"There is always an opportunity for the unexpected at Renaissance Hotels," said Dan Vinh, Vice President, Marketing "The Next Gen traveler wants to make the most of business travel to discover local music, art and culinary experiences that they can share with others. With Global Day of Discovery, we celebrate what Renaissance does every day to help our guests discover the soul of the neighborhood and experience the people, sights, sounds, tastes and art of the local culture that make each city unique."
This year, Renaissance Hotels has joined forces with Periscope, the live video streaming app by Twitter, to showcase the incredible evenings at Renaissance Hotels across the globe, all on one night. Guests and fans can tune in to the @RenHotels feed all day to see highlights of Global Day of Discovery evenings. Renaissance Hotels will also share streams from local influencers as they experience Global Day of Discovery first-hand, in locations such as Bangkok, Barcelona, London, Paris, Chicago, Santiago, Cairo, San Juan, Jonor Bharu (India), Toronto, New York, Indian Wells, and Denver. Renaissance is the first brand to utilize the revolutionary technology to connect guests and locals from all over the world.
Some event highlights taking place around the world on June 11 are detailed below:
-- Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel will host The Happiest Hour Block
Party featuring Robin Thicke, Natalie La Rose, and Chicago's own DJ
HXLT. This celebration will also unveil its much buzzed about
multimillion-dollar lobby and guestroom transformation. The full press
release can be viewed HERE.
-- Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is partnering with the 10 time
Tony Award nominated new hit Broadway musical "Something Rotten!"
starring Tony Award nominees Brian d'Arcy James and Christian Borle
(TV's "Smash" ) to stage a mini-flash mob in front of the hotel, where
the cast will introduce a performance of the show's opening number,
"Welcome to the Renaissance." The completely original new musical comedy
about the creation of the first musical in the time of Shakespeare is
set in the 90's...the 1590's.
-- St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, along with three Renaissance Paris
hotels - Arc de Triomphe, Le Parc Trocadero, and Vendome - are joining
together for an unforgettable treasure hunt where guests can uncover
clues that will take them on a journey of hidden experiences throughout
Paris and London, accompanied by the hotels' Navigators.
-- Renaissance São Paulo Hotel will offer an adventurous epicurean
experience called "Knock Knock", in partnership with Fechado Para Jantar
and GQ Magazine, combining food, art, and a surprising discovery in
unusual and hidden places.
-- Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel will host a Night Market Pop-Up
with a party featuring street food stalls and market-to-table pop-up
kitchens. Mobile bars serving craft beers and signature cocktails will
serve up liquid nourishment courtesy of celebrity Mixologist, Pernod
Ricard. Bangkok's hottest band Two Popetron will perform, along with
other musicians and DJs.
-- Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, in partnership with the Faculty of
Fine Arts in Cairo, will display an art exhibition showcasing young,
emerging Egyptian artists. Popular local band Wust Al Balad will
perform, and the hotel's pool will surprise guests with Flyboard
entertainment in water.
Renaissance has also partnered with a number of global experiential partners who will offer unique local-centric experiences in hotels around the world, including:
-- Sofar Sounds - Sofar Sounds brings the magic back to live music with
intimate performances in unexpected places to help fellow music
enthusiasts discover top tier talent. 24 hours before an event kicks
off, participants receive a confirmation with the event location. Upon
arrival, they are informed of which artists will be performing in an
intimate living-room setting.
-- DinnerLab - a social dining experiment that unites emerging chefs with
adventurous diners for an unconventional dining experience.
-- Daily Secret - the definitive guide to discovering exciting neighborhood
secrets such as restaurants with no visible sign, tucked-away bars,
pop-up shops, top-secret events, exclusive services and outdoor
adventures, all curated by a team of some of the most influential and
successful individuals in the world.
-- Paint Nite - combines the two timeless pastimes of artistic paintings
with enjoying cocktails as a unique opportunity to socialize and be
creative in a local pub with art guidance and instruction by master
local artists.
-- Scratch DJ Academy - Learn how to spin and scratch with exciting
in-depth classes with the latest and greatest techniques at Scratch DJ
Academy. Started by Run DMC's legendary Jam Master Jay, the Academy
provides hands-on learning across all genres of music and having taught
500,000+ music lovers around the world to date.
Guests can book a stay and check out the full lineup of performances and promotions planned throughout the year at Renaissance Hotels by visiting www.renhotels.com/events and www.facebook.com/renhotels. Renaissance Hotels' robust lineup of ongoing events will be updated in real time as new experiences are unveiled by each hotel. Guests of the hotel who are enrolled in the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards(®), are able to earn points during their hotel stays that can be redeemed for free holidays, flights, hotel rooms and merchandise.
Guests can help inspire the global conversation by sharing their incredible evenings at #renhotels, #DayofDiscovery and #5to9.
Watch a recap of last year's Global Day of Discovery here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZaItaYR8-Q.
ABOUT RENAISSANCE HOTELS
Renaissance Hotels represent a rebirth of lifestyle boutique hotels for the business traveler, and is positioned as the marquee brand for the Next Gen consumer. Every element of the brand is designed around defying the notion of "conventional" business travel with the idea of making business travel fun. Renaissance Hotels encourages guests to Live Life to Discover((SM)) at 160 hotels in over 40 countries around the world. Each hotel is unique and every stay offers an opportunity to explore local discoveries exclusive to the destination. At Renaissance Hotels, we believe that every guest is a storyteller and we aim to deliver with unexpected experiences meant to be shared. Our signature events in our lobbies, bars and lounges are designed to showcase emerging talent in music, the arts, mixology, gastronomy and more to inspire new discovery. Renaissance Navigators are neighborhood experts who are ready to assist guests in discovering true local flavors and activities. R.E.N. Meetings offers groups an experience beyond a traditional meeting, rooted in creative sensory meeting design and custom-curated local Navigator excursions and networking events. At Renaissance Hotels, we work to ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. Renaissance Hotels believes that since you spend your life working, you should discover the world as you go. To discover more visit www.renhotels.com. For upcoming events visit www.renhotels.com/events.
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