Marriott flags surge in demand for local signature dishes in Asia Pacific dining outlook report

• Marriott published its Future of Food 2027 report on Asia Pacific dining trends excluding China, citing a shift toward “place”-driven experiences.
• Local signature dishes led demand signals, cited by 95% of surveyed properties as the biggest trend in their markets.
• Dining shifted toward flexible social spaces, with nearly half of properties reporting rising demand for lounges, bars, outdoor venues.
• AI adoption increased to support operations, with 100% of surveyed restaurants and bars in Thailand using AI.
• Fine dining compressed, with 58% of properties reporting average experiences of 1.5 to 2 hours.

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