# Luxury Hotel Wine Festivals W Marriott Will Host a Food & Wine Festival at Its Venice Resort By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-wine-festival References: [markets.businessinsider](http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/JW-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts-and-FOOD-WINE-Announce-Inaugural-Venice-Food-Wine-Festival-1004908209) & [jwvenicefoodandwine](http://www.jwvenicefoodandwine.com/) In an effort to indulge traveler's love of good food and good drinks, the hospitality chain [JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-marriott-hotel-tokyo) is hosting the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival from May 3-6, 2018. The Venice Food & Wine Festival is a sophisticated event that aims to showcase "the [finest Italian cuisine, wine and spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-culinary-experience), and Veneto tradition." In addition to sipping on fine wines, guests will also be able to immerse themselves in live cooking demonstrations, tasting sessions, and interactive classes led by internationally-celebrated chefs and wine and spirits experts. All of this will take place at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, which is a luxurious venue located on a private Italian island. With a growing number of older and well-off travelers looking to indulge their love of the finer things in life, JW Marriott's new Food & Wine Festival brings these experiences directly to guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Hotel Wine Festivals:** JW Marriott's Food & Wine Festival brings the luxury hotel wine festival trend to guests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury hotel wine festivals to attract older and well-off travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Winemaking-Inspired Tasting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-winemaking.md) - [Collaborative Auction Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art.md) - [DIY-Style Vacation Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diystyle-vacation.md) - [Global Tournament-Inspired Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-marriott.md) - [Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinclusive-resort-in-cancun.md) - [Italian-Style Festival Piazzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aperol-spritz-piazza.md) - [Eclectic Wine Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-festival.md) - [Wintery Wine Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naples-winter-wine-festival.md) - [Film Festival-Centric Hospitality Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ritzcarlton-toronto1.md)