The Dutch "Beter Boerenbed" now on Youtube and Hyves
18-2-2010
The Dutch ‘Beter Boerenbed’ is for guests seeking quality on a small scale, for whom the experience itself is most important. It is a very comfortable and spacious tent. The tents at farmersground are CO2 neutral (no electricity, no gas). You have to heat the bath, shower and sauna yourself, of course with a clear instruction.
Coffee-inhalor
18-2-2010
Instead of the ‘Choco inhaler’, David Edwards,of French designstudio Le Laboratoire, made a ‘Coffee inhaler. A shot of caffeine without taking a sip.
Macaron lolly-pops
18-2-2010
We did not yet spot macarons on a stick.
Coca Cola focuses on social media
17-2-2010
Coca Cola will focus more on social media. Under the guise of “be where the customer is” Coca Cola Marketing now focuses on Facebook among others. The key is to offer interesting online content, according to Coca Cola. It is supposed to work better than distributing free samples.
Environmental friendly outdoor showers
17-2-2010
These modern outdoor showers heat water by using solar energy. The only thing needed is a water pipe and the shower provides hot water.
Watching the sunset from a container
17-2-2010
In South Korea they made an observation-point from old shipping containers to enjoy the sunset. Another creative way to use old containers.
A Piagge Ape as winebar
17-2-2010
This moving winebar is part of Vini Del Monde, which does import Italian wines. This unique converted Piagge Ape can is also available for events, celebrations and parties serving the finest wines.
Hotels in fashion
16-2-2010
W Hotels is the first hotel group to hire a fashion director. Amanda Ross is assigned to design the staff uniforms and the interior of the hotel. She has worked for renowned designers like Julien Macdonald and Dennis Basso, and styled the American TV series Lipstick Jungle.
Wine-tea
15-2-2010
In the Bordeaux, France, they make a very exclusive tea. This tea is made from dried red vine leaves and seeds of red grapes. The tea can be found in the more exclusive restaurants in France.
Valentine’s capmaign by Citymarketing Groningen
15-2-2010
Research shows that an overnight stay at a hotel is the most desired Valentine’s gift. The city of Groningen in The Netherlands therefore launched a website where lovers with a webcam can make a message for their partner. After the partner has seen the message, they can book a hotel room in Groningen with one touch on the button.