Global Day of Discovery @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre geared up for Renaissance Hotels’ 10th annual Global Day of Discovery to celebrate the debut of R FINDS, a global digital marketplace launched on November 20, 2024 as a platform that supports local artisans, creators, and small businesses. 

Global Day of Discovery @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

Global Day of Discovery has been the one day a year where all 170+ Renaissance Hotels worldwide activate an elevated on-property experience to spotlight the neighbours who make Renaissance Hotels worth discovering. On November 19, 2024, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre kicked off the one-day celebration with an immersive sip-and-shop party at the hotel’s signature R Bar.

Bipan Kapur & Nazreem Musa

This year, the theme hit different as guests of diverse profiles namely Nazreem Musa, Hunny Madu, Agy, Amri Aziz, and many more were invited to witness the transformation of the signature Evenings at Renaissance program into a vibrant Evenings Market – an elevated edition of a night market. The hotel presented an eventful line-up where a refined speakeasy-themed setting at R Bar greeted them with curated pop-ups in view. 

From retailers like Asly, SHALS, and Wild Kombucha, to emerging artistes such as Haris Rashid, Fariza Basri, and Tattooist Ashley, the event was centred on supporting local including live entertainment by the popular emcee and TV host, Fiza Frizzy, Malaysia’s “pop princess”, Claudia Tan, and vinyl DJ collective, Disko Santan. 

The unveiling of Evenings Market was made more special with the appearance of Malaysian lifestyle and fashion content creator, Azfar Heri, as the hotel’s Guest Navigator, sharing his experience as a neighbourhood ambassador and highlighting his favourite local gems within the hotel’s vicinity.

 Disko Santan Crew

Underscoring Renaissance as a brand that significantly celebrates localism in unexpected ways, the essence of Beverage Ritual was fundamental to the Evenings Market experience. The event highlighted its punch bowl demonstration of Pineapple Tepache-inspired mocktail, showcasing one of the distinctive rituals that are deep-rooted in R Bar’s DNA. Not only did the punch bowl capture local inspirations in its recipe, it also emphasised sustainability from the use of whole pineapple fruit for zero-waste enjoyment. 

Meanwhile at the bar, the mixologists put on their creative hats and crafted locally-inspired signature cocktails like Bunga Matahari, Asam Siesta, and Semara Tropika, specially made for the evening. The hotel’s culinary team, on the other hand, raised the bar with scrumptious bites inspired by the Malaysian culture of after-party supper. Unexpected yet fulfilling, the menu includes Nasi Lemak in a glass, Roti Boom, Ramly Burger sliders, and Mie Goreng, reflecting best on the local culture’s enjoyment of familiar and simple pleasures.

Reflecting on the success of the hotel’s first Global Day of Discovery celebration since it reopened in October 2023, Bipan Kapur, Complex General Manager expresses, “This is a truly unique experience for us to share as a hotel and a brand. We thrive on Global Day of Discovery as it is our one of a kind opportunity to connect our guests and locals for an immersive experience that tells more han a story. We hope the idea of this celebration deeply resonates with our guests as a way to inspire them to venture out of their comfort zones and discover the hidden gems of the places they visit. We look forward to celebrating more opportunities like this in the days to come, one that brings us together as a community.