Oktoberfest 2024 experience at the Mandrin Oriental Munich
1-8-2024
Mandarin Oriental, Munich has launched a special Oktoberfest experience, featuring a collaboration with a traditional provider of Bavarian attire, to allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of the world’s most famous beer festival. From September 21st to October 6th, Munich’s Theresienwiese will transform into a vibrant festival ground for the 189th Oktoberfest, captivating visitors from around the world with its festive spirit and timeless traditions.
Trends we spotted | Week 30
29-7-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- A sustainability focused food wholesaler for restaurants in London, Collectiv Food, created a new way of delivery, cutting emissions by 75% compared to competitors.
- State of Play Hospitality, an operator of tech-enhanced social entertainment concepts, signs lease to open a flagship ‘Flight Club’ in Manhattan, NYC.
- Croicheese or cheesecake croissant anybody?
- One litre buckets with Aperol Spritz or other cocktails at beach bar Stella Marina in Monterosso, Italy.
- Pop-up Wingstop restaurant in Paris during the Olympics! Wingstop is known for its cooked-to-order chicken wings, iconic flavors and housemade ranch.
- Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles sell pickles and they even had a pickle tasting station in LA. Now they opened a stand at the Farmers Market from which they sell Pickle Boats!
- Private aviation leader Flexjet, and London’s most exclusive new hotel, The Emory, have recently announced a bespoke collaboration, designed to offer guests the ultimate airborne hotel arrival experience, included in their stay.
- Ruby Hotels opened their 19th location, in Florence, Italy. Ruby Bea Hotel is located in the same building as Ruby Dante Workspaces.
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Celebrate Pride 2024 in the hospitality industry
23-7-2024
Amsterdam is celebrating inclusivity these weeks, with the PRIDE as highlight. Last Monday was Pink Monday in Tilburg and in the coming period there are LGBTIQA+ events in various cities in the Netherlands. Hotels are hosting events and restaurants are creating delicious rainbow dishes! A list of places that are paying attention to Pride 2024 and initiatives in the hospitality industry!
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Trends we spotted | Week 29
22-7-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- Would you like a massage by a robot? Robotics company Aescape has partnered with Lotte New York Palace hotel to debut the first fully automated AI massage experience.
- Subway® dares fans to ride the world’s first dip ‘n slides at their larger-than-life summer bash on July 27.
- From Sicily with love – MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily for the ultimate #EuroSummer cocktail. A toast to iconic Italy with the MARTINI Simona Spritz!
- Starbucks and Mercedes to install EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores in the US.
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets.
- Five years of cooperation between House of Hospitality en DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. The aim of this collaboration is to train and prepare young talent for employment in the hospitality industry. They just welcomed the hundredth student!
- On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the largest culinary event in the Netherlands, ‘100Chefs by Gault&Millau’, will take place at the Miele Experience Center in Vianen.
- From Wok to Walk to Wok to Dine: the chain has opened their sixth Amsterdam branch in the Pijp area. Here you can go for to-go wok dishes but you can also dine more elaborately.
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‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell | An early retirement community pop-up
18-7-2024
Taco Bell in the US introduces its latest groundbreaking experience designed to redefine leisure lifestyle: The Cantinas, an early retirement community that promises a weekend getaway like no other. Here, guests can embrace the laid-back lifestyle of retirees, regardless of age. It will come to San Diego August 17-18, 2024.
Great marketing? Their fans are getting older too!
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Birthday treats | By Jarmusch hands out free pancakes
18-7-2024
Birthday treats: pancake-lovers in Rotterdam beware: tomorrow, July 19, By Jarmusch celebrates its seven-year anniversary! That’s why Rotterdam’s favourite all-day breakfast diner is handing out their signature dish for free on July 19 from early morning to late afternoon at both locations to every guest who comes to their party.
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Trends we spotted | Week 28
16-7-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduces a polymer-based material with unique properties. For those interested in #sustainable building!
- For foodies travelling to Slovenia this summer! The gastronomy in this country has reached another milestone, 63 restaurants listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide! Find them on TasteSlovenia.
- Outback steakhouse celebrated ‘National Onion Day’ with free bloomin’ onions back in June. A great example of how the capitalize on a ‘National Day’.
- Moët & Chandon, along with chef Yannick Alléno opened a pop-up in Paris for this Olympic summer: Moët in Paris by Allénos.
- Netflix will be opening Netflix House, an experiential entertainment venue where fans can experience their favourite shows and movies in real life. The first 2 locations will open in 2025.
- New York State introduces the SAFE (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) for Kids Act, to protect children from social media.
- Interesting initiative for cities? Attractions in Copenhagen reward climat-friendly actions with CopenPay.
- Having your meal delivered to your regular pub, Takeaway.com created ‘Caf’eetjes’ in Brussels. Would that work in the Netherlands?
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station introduces a welfare budget for employees in cooperation with empowr.
- And a mobile charcuterie stand by La Rosé Charcuterie! Great idea for events?
Enjoy reading!
The Emory | Modern architecture in the heart of London
3-7-2024
Opening – July 2024, London, The Emory, a modern architectural masterpiece designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of RSHP, has officially opened its doors in Belgravia. The Emory is London’s first all-suite hotel and the latest opening by Maybourne, operator of Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. It is the group’s sixth hotel, including its two international properties The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera.
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Salsa Shop celebrates 10th anniversary | Experience and innovation
1-7-2024
Salsa Shop celebrates its 10th anniversary! Friends Louis Wesseling and Steven Visser opened their first business on Amsterdam’s Amstelstraat in 2014 and it turned out to be a hit. Thanks to its fresh, Mexican dishes and fast service, Salsa Shop grew into a chain with sixteen Dutch branches. The ambition to expand in Europe is also great.
With a combination of common sense, drive, very hard work and gathering the right people, Salsa Shop has become one of the best-known Dutch fast-casual brands. The secret? Fresh produce, authentic, Mexican recipes, efficient work processes, fast service and an experienced team.
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Costa Coffee unveils new Golden Caramel drinks range
28-6-2024
Costa Coffee, a coffee shop chain in the UK, yesterday announced the launch of a new Golden Caramel drinks range, available in-stores and via Costa Express machines. As the official coffee partner of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, the Golden Caramel drinks range has been crafted to capture the essence of champions – with each drink designed to shimmer with a touch of gold.
Although we are still in full swing with the UEFA European Championship, the Olympics are also coming up! Are you already planning on events or freebees?
Oktoberfest 2024 experience Mandarin Oriental Munich
Oktoberfest 2024 experience Mandarin Oriental Munich
