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Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans

— November 20, 2024 — Business
Annually, Renaissance Hotels celebrates the local neighborhoods of each hotel's location with Global Day of Discovery, and for the event's 10th anniversary, R FINDS made its debut. This global digital marketplace was created to support and celebrate local artisans, creators and small businesses, all while connecting travelers to the heart of communities that make different areas vibrant, and worth visiting. Notably, on the commission-free marketplace, local artisans and entrepreneurs benefit from exposure without additional costs.

To start, there are over 175 products that can be found on RFINDS, each representing Renaissance Hotels' properties across the world. Curated with the support of Renaissance Hotels' Navigators, R FINDS shares everything from handcrafted goods and artisanal foods to bespoke home decor and wearable works of art, and brands like Amorío from Mexico, Suraquia from Spain, and Mince from Thailand.
Trend Themes
1. Commission-free Marketplaces - Platforms eliminating commission fees provide local artisans and small businesses with greater revenue retention and growth opportunities.
2. Artisan-centric E-commerce - Digital marketplaces focused on artisan goods enhance the visibility of unique, handcrafted products to a global audience.
3. Community-focused Shopping Platforms - E-commerce initiatives that foster direct connections between travelers and local communities create immersive cultural experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Hospitality - Hotels integrating digital marketplaces can elevate guest experiences by offering exclusive, local products.
2. E-commerce - The growth of specialized online marketplaces opens new avenues for niche products and personalized shopping experiences.
3. Artisan Goods - The increasing demand for unique, locally-made items drives the expansion of marketplaces dedicated to showcasing artisan craftsmanship.
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