If you smile, you get an ice cream
22-6-2010
SapientNitro and Unilever developed an ice cream machine that rewards consumers for their smiles. The machine is equipped with a camera that can detect smiling people. When the smile is big enough, consumers will be rewarded with a free ice cream. This machine will make people smile for the coming 1,5 year.
Dude, where is my tip
22-6-2010
Many tourists pay in hotels and restaurants abroad with their credit card. The downside is that the staff misses out on their tip. Where’s My Tip? now has a solution: The tip card. Put a specified amount on a card and give this card to a staff member. He or she can then use the code on the card to transfer the money to his own account.
NExt restaurants worldmenus
22-6-2010
Next Restaurant in Chicago will start a new concept. The restaurant will serve menus based on cities of the world in the past or the future. For example, a menu called “Paris 1912”, the menu of Hong Kong from the future, 2036. The most special feature of this concept will be that you will have to buy tickets online to make a reservation.
Grocery shopping with the chef
21-6-2010
Hotel Vitale has a new service for their guests. Guests can go grocery shopping with the chef at the local farmersmarket to pick out the ingredients for a two course meal. The guest does not only determine the recipes but the ingredients as well.
Check in with Topguest
20-6-2010
Topguest is a service where you earn points when you check in at a hotel. If you have enough points you may use it to get a free night or a discount at the following stay. It is not an app, you just have to sign up at one of the many social media that support this service.
Key chain corkscrew
20-6-2010
Always looking for a corkscrew when you want to open a bottle of wine? With the world’s smallest corkscrew on your keychain, you will never have to look for it again. Perfect for a picnic.
Charge your phone wjile dancing
19-6-2010
A must for festivals, the ‘Power Wellies’ by Orange UK. It contains a charger that is powered when the user is dancing/moving. Because nothing is more annoying than to find out that your phone is empty, just after you have lost sight of your friends.
Tupperware webshop
18-6-2010
The 48 year old American brand Tupperware, known for its parties, will launch an online shop, starting in The Netherlands. This doesn’t mean the end of the personal service, a Tupperware demonstrator delivers the ordered items, and demonstrates them upon request. Personal contact is paramount, Tupperware said. There is also a possibility to use the cooking studio.
Iamsterdam iPhone app
17-6-2010
The Iamsterdam Card is now available as iPhone app. The app enables tourists to obtain information about attractions and immediately see where the I amsterdam Card gives discounts.
Barbie room at Hotel Plaza Athenee
17-6-2010
Real Barbie fans can sleep from August 6th to September 2nd in a Barbie room at the Hotel Plaza Athenee. The rooms are designed for girls between 3 and 16 years old. They have to use all their charms to convince their parents: one night (with adjoining bedroom for the parents) will cost € 1.600, =.