CHEVY CHASE, MD – March 13, 2018 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the next phase in the brand's ongoing partnership with world-famous photographer and influencer, Trey Ratcliff, who will head to Southeast Asia and China this spring.

As the final chapter of his “80 Stays Around the World” tour, Ratcliff will traverse Southeast Asia and China, staying at Ritz-Carlton hotels along the way and documenting his experience on social media. Ratcliff, an internationally known photographer, artist, writer and adventurer, will also engage with local and international social influencers, partnering with them to co-create content and share #RCMemories that will inspire travelers around the world. Ratcliff's photo tour has taken him across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Japan, and the Middle East, capturing the attention of his global fanbase and inspiring travelers across the world.

“The Ritz-Carlton is dedicated to helping our guests create stories around their own meaningful journeys and empowering them to share these experiences with others. We're incredibly excited to once again partner with Trey Ratcliff, an artist who embodies these ideals and inspires global discovery,” said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “Following the successes of both his previous tours, we are very much looking forward to the next phase of Trey's journey across Southeast Asia and China.”

From early March through May, Ratcliff will tour some of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia and China, from Hong Kong to Langkawi as well as Beijing and Shanghai. In partnership with The Ritz-Carlton, Ratcliff will spend 3-5 days in each city, immersing himself in each destination through an intimate photo walk or city excursion with leading social influencers. Notable local social media influencers will serve as ideal resources for Ratcliff, providing insider destination tips and a local lens on art and photography in Southeast Asia and China. A schedule of his destinations can be found below.

For digital followers, The Ritz-Carlton and Ratcliff will host Facebook Live broadcasts from the destination activities with behind-the-scenes moments and interactions with well-known local and international personalities throughout the journey. The segments are always fun, special and surprising, as Ratcliff accepts live questions from the viewing audience to discuss his art, creativity, and inspiration.        

“80 Stays Around the World” Tour of Southeast Asia and China

Hong Kong: Monday, March 12

Macao: Friday, March 16

Sanya: Saturday, March 17

Koh Samui: Tuesday, March 20

Singapore: Saturday, March 24

Kuala Lumpur: Wednesday, March 28

Langkawi: Thursday, April 1

In May, Ratcliffe will visit cities across China, including Chengdu, Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai.

Ratcliff is known globally for his images and stories, which capture the new, unexpected and beautiful in a destination. He also runs the leading travel photography website, Stuck in Customs, posting a new photo to the site each day. For more information regarding Ratcliff and the “80 Stays Around the World” tour of Southeast Asia and China, visit 80stays.treyratcliff.com or ritzcarlton.com/en/trey-ratcliff-asia. To visually follow the tour, search hashtags #80Stays and #RCMemories, as well as destination hashtags, and follow @TreyRatcliff social media channels or @RitzCarlton on Instagram and Twitter.

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 95 hotels and over 45 residential properties in more than 30 countries and territories. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

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