A new evening ritual across Asia Pacific
Renaissance Hotels is introducing a collection of evening beverage rituals across its Asia-Pacific properties outside China, with a programme built around local ingredients and neighbourhood traditions. Announced on 16 October 2026, the collection was developed with Indonesian bartender Demitria 'Demi' Dana Paramita, founder of HATS Bar Jakarta. It will be introduced during the brand's Renaissance Day of Discovery celebrations, which run at participating hotels through October and November.
The launch extends the existing Evenings at Renaissance concept instead of opening a new hotel or creating a permanent identical menu at every property. Its emphasis is on shared drinks, local storytelling and introductions to people working in each destination's creative community. Guests should check the arrangements at the particular hotel they plan to visit, since the regional announcement covers several countries and events.
A bartender with regional experience
Demi Dana Paramita is the programme's first Beverage Rituals Ambassador. The award-winning bartender draws on her Sumatran background and experience in Southeast Asian hospitality to develop drinks that introduce regional ingredients through contemporary serving techniques. Her involvement links the brand's evening experience with an identifiable creative collaborator rather than simply promoting an anonymous set of cocktails.
Renaissance says the collection is intended to help visitors discover the character of the place outside their room. Ingredients and customs become conversation starters, with the presentation designed for groups to share. That approach can be an accessible introduction to unfamiliar flavours, although a crafted hotel drink should not be mistaken for a comprehensive representation of a region's food culture.
Three punches with different inspirations
The new collection includes Blooming Flower, an interactive floral punch built around a shared citrus jelly ritual. The Night Market draws on pandan, calamansi and tamarind to reflect the energy and distinctive aromas of neighbourhood markets after dark. Silk Road combines tea, saffron and spice as a reference to the historic movement of ingredients and ideas among cultures.
Additional creations include Tropical Silk, a fruit-forward blend of passion fruit, lychee and tea, and Remedy, which uses house-made fruit preserves inspired by traditional comfort recipes. Not every cocktail is necessarily offered at every hotel throughout the programme. Travellers with dietary restrictions or who wish to avoid alcohol should ask staff about ingredients and available alternatives before ordering.
Bali opens a two-day discovery programme
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa has scheduled its Day of Discovery activities for 31 October and 1 November. Plans include local artisan workshops, neighbourhood encounters and a punch-bowl masterclass hosted by Demi. Evening events will combine beverage presentations with live music and traditional gamelan performance, giving hotel guests a way to connect drinks with music and other forms of creative expression.
The property's published schedule includes Balinese dance, a market-inspired dinner and a sunset cultural performance, but individual sessions have distinct times and entry conditions. Some experiences are complimentary while others may require tickets, and places can be limited. Those attending should consult the hotel's programme rather than assume participation is unrestricted for every visitor or every booking.
Kuala Lumpur looks to art and folklore
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre will host its celebration over the weekend of 31 October. Its programme includes a screen-printing masterclass with local artist Fritilldea, collaborative artwork and the opportunity to explore Peranakan beadwork. The evening event, Malam Lagenda, is designed to bring together Malaysian folklore, creative performances and beverage rituals using familiar regional ingredients.
Pandan and Chinese five-spice powder are among the flavour references in the announced programme. This makes the experience an exploration of craft as well as dining, with opportunities to engage through practical activities. Visitors need to check which events take place in the hotel and whether advance registration is required, especially where small-group workshops have limited materials or teaching capacity.
Hoi An draws on craft and farming heritage
Renaissance Danang Hoi An Resort & Spa plans its programme for 31 October and 1 November. The hotel is working with artists and local collectives on silk eco-printing, wet-plate portrait photography and workshops inspired by the surrounding area's agricultural traditions. Later activities will feature a rice-pounding performance, artworks and the Silk Road Punch Bowl Ritual.
The selection highlights activities beyond a conventional resort dining event, particularly for guests interested in making something or meeting a local practitioner. Traditional techniques can provide a useful starting point for learning about a community. They should still be understood as curated hotel experiences, not a replacement for independent exploration of Hoi An and the region's own public cultural institutions.
Goa explores Indo-Portuguese influences
Renaissance Goa Baga-Arpora Hotel will focus on Indo-Portuguese heritage through tile painting, artisan markets and a Navigator-led walk in Fontainhas. The announced programme also includes dinner in a Portuguese heritage home, jewellery and spice displays, live pasta making and the Silk Road punch ritual. These activities are scheduled around the weekend of 31 October as part of the regional Day of Discovery.
The itinerary connects food and design with the layered history of the destination. Guests should consider travel arrangements for off-property activities and confirm the places included in a hotel-led outing. The official release sets out the programme as planned; it does not promise that every activity can be booked without advance arrangements or that weather cannot affect outdoor visits.
A wider programme beyond launch dates
Participating Renaissance hotels will continue offering selected creations after Day of Discovery, as part of the ongoing Evenings at Renaissance programme. The brand says the new rituals are designed to connect the transition from afternoon to evening with discoveries about local neighbourhoods, makers and culinary traditions. That makes the collection a longer-running hospitality initiative rather than a single weekend promotion.
The practical experience will differ by hotel, staffing, regional ingredients and scheduled collaborators. A visitor interested in a particular drink, workshop or performance should confirm the current menu and event calendar before arriving. The October announcement presents a clear theme across Asia Pacific, while each property remains responsible for turning it into a specific guest experience.
