Wireless charging at Starbucks
8-11-2012
In 17 different US Starbucks locations, the coffee chain is trialing tabletop pads. By putting down your phone or mobile device on the table, it gets wireless charged. The pilot ends this end of the year with a probably further rollout in 2013.
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel
2-11-2012
The first Hyatt hotel in the Netherlands opened its doors. The five star Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel features 117 rooms and 5 suites and is located in a former public library. The looks and design are created and developed by the Dutch interior designer Marcel Wanders, guided by Dutch history and local culture. The hotel features the Bluespoon Restaurant with a farm-to-table concept where only the best local ingredients are served. Also the hotel features the Bluespoon Bar, a meeting room, fitness and an Urban Spa.
Slide right into the Mediterranean Sea
25-10-2012
The Citta del Mare Hotel in Sicily in Italy offers a really special water slide. From the top you slide right into the Mediterranean Sea. Already holiday plans for next summer?
The Neighborhood of Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
17-10-2012
The new hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht will open her doors officially at the end of October, but the neighbors are already welcoming the hotel. The 122-room design boutique hotel is located in the vicinity of the nine streets, Jordaan and the famous canals. Three neighbors re telling about the neighborhood and why this area is so inspiring.
Haje hotels & restaurants webshop
17-10-2012
Hajé Hotels & Restaurants launches a webshop with the (food)products from their own company. In the webshop products like furniture, home accessories, food and cosmetics are offered. The products in their webshop stand for healthy, honest, sustainable and special. The webshop offers as well recipes and blogs.
Badoit Express
9-10-2012
Water brand Badoit took over one of the French RER trains on September 21st and turned this train into a restaurant. Tables were installed in seconds and the train travelers were surprised with a 3-course diner of chef Thierry Marx, accompanied by Badoit water of course. After every stop, a new course was served. Travelers react positive, but as well very surprised.
New destination for old Shell Tower
8-10-2012
In the spring of 2012, Amsterdam started a pitch to develop a new destination for the unused Overhoeks tower in Amsterdam, the old Shell building. Last October the 4th, club owner Sander Groet (Club AIR, Amsterdam) is announced to winner to create the new destination. The plan shows us the new destination of several headquarters, but as well several restaurants, clubs and a hotel.
KLM uses Google Streetview in banner
5-10-2012
Airliner KLM promotes flights from Stockholm to New York by the integration of Google Streetview in its advertisement banners on news websites. The ad shows new technical possibilities of the available space and creates an extra experience for the user. This feature can be very interesting for hotels as well.
Underwater nightclub Subsix
3-10-2012
The first underwater nightclub opened at the Niyama Resort in the Maldives. Experience your own Cousteau moment with a cocktail at the Subsix bar, located 500 meters offshore.
Hampshire Hospitality goes green
2-10-2012
Hampshire Hospitality started, in association with ‘Natuurmonumenten’, a Facebook-campaign. When they collected 5.000 likes, they will plant 200 trees on November 23, during the Hampshire Tree planting Day.