Spiderman as window cleaner

24-2-2010

Just before the opening of the new Mövenpick Hotel in Dubai, the hotel used a special window cleaner: Spiderman.

Online marketplace voor hotels and restaurants

23-2-2010

The site www.horecavoorhoreca.nl is a Dutch online marketplace for hotels, restaurants and catering entrepreneurs. Here anything can be offered, from inventory to ingredients.

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.

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.

Fragrances make an experience complete

14-2-2010

Studies have shown that certain aromas can evoke moods. A smell of mowned grass gives an experience of spring and summer. Certain herbs, certainly not too strong, have a calming effect. Coffee aromas are associated with relaxation and fun and will generate more sales in coffee. Fragrances therefore determine the perception of your customer. Studies have shown that people are 15% longer to stay in a room that smells pleasant.

Meetingspot.nl

12-2-2010

Meeting Spot is the first Dutch demand-driven marketplace to meeting, convention and event venues.

Facebook Valentine’s poll

10-2-2010

Four Seasons hotels posted a poll on Facebook where people can vote what would be a truly romantic addition to a romantic stay.

Ice Hotel in Quebec

1-2-2010

 Recently the only ice hotel in North-America opened in Canada. 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice were needed to build the Ice Hotel in Quebec. The hotel has 36 rooms and is only open until April.

Hotel in windmill

24-1-2010

They call it the ‘Hotel of the future ‘. Research has been conducted into the possibilities of a hotel or office in a windmill. Norway looks to bet the ideal candidate because of it’s long winding coastline.

 

Human bedwarmers

21-1-2010

British Holiday Inn Hotels are going to use people to warm up the bed for guests. The bed-warming service takes about 5 minutes to complete. Holiday Inn started this action because people sleep better in a warm bed. 

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