MACAU, CHINA--(Marketwired - Oct 17, 2016) - The Ritz-Carlton, Macau will host The Ritz-Carlton Fifth Annual Asia Pacific Food & Wine Festival from November 10 to 13, 2016. Guests who attend this signature gourmet event will get an up-close-and-personal experience with five revered Michelin Star chefs, three celebrated pastry chefs, a legendary 'super chef', a renowned cheese affineur and two innovative mixologists as part of the line up in a slew of over 40 gastronomic experiences from exquisite chef's tables, interactive cooking classes, spectacular mixology workshops and wine tasting sessions to an "All Star Brunch".

"We are excited to bring this regional annual event to Macau this year. Macau is a world class destination of tourism and entertainment, providing tourists unforgettable travel and cultural experiences," said Mr. Victor Clavell, Vice President, Asia Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. "The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with craftsmanship and service excellence. This signature event has gained a huge following worldwide since its inception, giving us the chance to put Macau in the spotlight and bring extraordinary culinary journey to our guests." The Food & Wine Festival will showcase esteemed Michelin Star chefs including Regis Marçon (3 Michelin Stars) from Regis et Jacques Marçon, France; Paco Pérez (2 Michelin Stars), with a total tally of 5 Michelin stars and currently at the helm of Enoteca, Hotel Arts, Spain; Paul Lau (2 Michelin Stars) from Tin Lung Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong; Erlantz Gorostiza (2 Michelin Stars) from M.B, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama; Diego Muñoz from Astrid y Gastón, Lima and rated 14^th place on Top 50 World's Best Restaurant 2015 by San Pellegrino.

Other culinary artisans include pastry chefs; Andres Lara from the United States; Jean-Luc Vasseur from France; a cheese affineur; Francois Bourgon from France; mixologists; Hardeep Rehal from BLUME in Copenhagen; and Antonio Lai from VEA Restaurant & Lounge in Hong Kong.

Attendees will get an up-close experience in the hotel's designated event venues including The Ritz-Carlton Cafe, Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge and The Library.

For more details, please call +853 6368 2741, email mfmmr.fnb.res@ritzcarlton.com or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/macau/dining/asia-pacific-food-wine-festival.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than 90 hotels and resorts in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ)

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than 90 hotels and resorts in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com or www.ritzcarlton.cn. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ)

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