Where Dining Becomes Connection

Some of life’s most meaningful journeys begin not with the distance travelled, but with the simple act of taking a seat. Around a table, stories unfold, flavours linger, and strangers become companions. Returning for its third edition, Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series invites guests to rediscover the quiet power of gathering, where a shared meal becomes a moment of connection and time slows to the rhythm of conversation. Where Dining Becomes Connection

Guided by the theme Across the Table, the series reimagines dining as an intimate exchange shaped by generosity, curiosity and the joy of being present. Here, dishes arrive with a sense of provenance, plates are passed to be shared, and chefs step beyond the kitchen to engage with guests as storytellers. Each experience is designed to feel relaxed and immersive, celebrating not only what is served, but what is shared.

Taking place across Asia Pacific, the 2026 edition brings together acclaimed culinary talent and distinctive destinations to create settings where culture, creativity and human connection converge. From softly lit dining rooms to extraordinary locations, guests are invited to take their place at the table and discover how a single meal can become a lasting memory, carried long after the final course.

The 2026 series will unfold across a collection of remarkable destinations, including JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam, The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Phuket, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Bali, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, and a journey through Japan aboard Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Exclusive stay packages will be available at each destination, extending the experience beyond the dining table. Offered in conjunction with the series, these limited packages combine signature culinary moments with thoughtfully curated stays, encouraging guests to slow down, deepen connections and experience each destination as an integral part of the journey.

The series begins in Vietnam from 5th – 9th August at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, followed by Thailand from 12th – 16th August at The Naka Island in Phuket. It continues in the Maldives from 25th – 30th August at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, before moving to Indonesia from 9th – 13th September at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The journey then arrives in Japan from 23rd – 27th September at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, before concluding from 9th – 18th October aboard Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.