<Event Report> Marriott Bonvoy Announces Collaboration with TWICE and Details of 'Music Fest by Marriott Bonvoy 2026'

Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program offered by Marriott International, held an event on April 23rd (Thursday) to announce the details of 'Music Fest by Marriott Bonvoy 2026,' scheduled for this summer, and a special collaboration with global girl group TWICE. ■ About 'Music Fest by Marriott Bonvoy 2026' to be held across Japan this summer As a highlight of the announcement, a new music event series to be held across Japan this summer was unveiled. "Following last year's success, Marriott Bonvoy is further evolving and expanding its 'Music Fest by Marriott Bonvoy 2026' music event series, collaborating with artists of different genres across Japan. Focusing on the power of music to connect people and create special moments, music events will be held at six hotels nationwide: Aloft Osaka Dojima, Aloft Tokyo Ginza, W Osaka, Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya, Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya, Chubu International Airport, and Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima. This initiative not only aims to enhance brand recognition but also to strengthen the role of hotels as 'cultural hubs' connecting with local communities." 'Music Fest by Marriott Bonvoy 2026' will sequentially host music festivals featuring a wide range of musical styles, including jazz and DJ events, at hotels across Japan. The latest event information can be found on each hotel's official website. ■ Announcing a special collaboration with TWICE Furthermore, the collaboration with TWICE, realized this year, was announced. "We are delighted to announce this year's 'Candy Dream' collaboration with the globally popular girl group TWICE. For their upcoming world tour 'TWICE WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN' Tokyo concert this weekend, we will offer not only access to the concert but also a 'Meet & Greet (farewell event)' opportunity to actually meet the TWICE members. In addition, as part of this collaboration, a 'Candy Dream' concept room will be available at W Osaka from June 1st (Monday) to August 31st (Monday). Furthermore, the 'Candy Dream' TWICE Afternoon Tea will be sequentially offered starting June 1st (Monday) at six hotels nationwide: JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, The Westin Tokyo, W Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, and The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka. During this period, a campaign will also be held where participants can win special novelty goods. We promise an unforgettable experience for all fans." ■ Details of 'Candy Dream' TWICE Afternoon Tea introduced by each hotel's chefs Following this, the chefs from each hotel took the stage to introduce the 'Candy Dream' TWICE Afternoon Tea. ■ Comment from Chef Shigeru Nojima, Executive Pastry Chef at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo "At JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, we designed the composition with pink as the main color, keeping in mind TWICE's cuteness and pop worldview. Our special recommendation is the 'Pastel Pink Beet and Apple Mousse with Consommé Cloud,' made with pastel pink beets." ■ Comment from Chef Tomoyuki Kanai, Pastry Chef at The Westin Tokyo "This time, we created an afternoon tea that incorporates The Westin's essence while valuing TWICE's worldview. Our recommendation is a refreshing fruit dessert combined with pink yogurt cream, perfect for the summer season. It has a clean finish unique to The Westin." ■ Comment from Chef Frederic Moreau, Executive Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka "At The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, we have prepared a buffet style with colorful sweets and savories based on pastel colors. We especially recommend the pistachio custard and pistachio cupcakes, which we hope you'll try first." ■ Comment from Chef Yoshihiro Shono, Executive Pastry Chef at W Osaka "We express TWICE's vibrant and pop worldview through taste, color, and aroma. It's iconic."