‘Klooster Summer Festival’ at hotel The Anthony in Utrecht

1-8-2022

  • Garden Yard at hotel The Anthony in UtrechtGarden Yard at hotel The Anthony in Utrecht

Music lovers can enjoy music in many different styles this summer in Utrecht at the ‘Klooster (Convent) Summer Festival at the hotel The Anthony. The atmospheric hotel organizes a musical event once or twice a week in August and September, in collaboration with Utrecht partners such as brewery vandeStreek.

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Kinfill | Sustainable cleaning products in concentrated form

1-8-2022

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Kinfill is a sustainable brand that features an innovative collection of homecare products that contributes to a cleaner planet. Their reusable ‘forever glass bottles’ ensure that no plastic is used and refills are delivered in small bottles that can be diluted with tap water. They have a wide range of products (cleaning sprays, soap bars, hand towels etc.) for every area, including the kitchen. Since they do not use any chemical substances, their products are ideal to use in the hospitality industry and you never have to worry that harmful substances will reach the guest. Kinfill has recently been offered and used by several coffee shops, including the well-known coffee bar Saint-Jean in Amsterdam.

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The PROUDEST Terrace | on the rooftop terrace of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station

29-7-2022

  • DRAGTASTIC 4 at the SkyLaganza Drag Event DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal StationDRAGTASTIC 4 at the SkyLaganza Drag Event DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
  • DRAGTASTIC 4 at the SkyLaganza Drag Event DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal StationDRAGTASTIC 4 at the SkyLaganza Drag Event DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DRAGTASTIC 4 will guide the SkyLaganza Drag Event during Pride Amsterdam. Drag Race Holland season 2 winner Vanessa van Cartier is accompanied by My Little Puny, Keta Minaj and Tabitha during the SkyLaganza Drag Queen Event. The event takes place during Pride Amsterdam on 3 August at SkyLounge Amsterdam, on ‘The PROUDEST Terrace’, the roof terrace on the 11th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station. During the month of August the hotel is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. This year Pride Amsterdam will take place from July 30 to August 7.

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Trends we spotted | Week 30

29-7-2022

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  • Bij Jef on Texel, member of Relais & ChateauxBij Jef on Texel, member of Relais & Chateaux
  • New lacation CityID Dublin - credits ARC Architectural ConsultantsNew lacation CityID Dublin - credits ARC Architectural Consultants

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 whiskey made of green crabs and train trips are getting more and more popular, we spotted the Costa Verde Express. A train trip from Basque Country to Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia in Spain.

Inspiration spotted on Instagram, the cutest tea room in Paris, Long & Tea. For if you’re going to Paris and love sweet treats! And the ‘Classic Root Beer Float’ by Afters Ice Cream, would you like to try your beer will a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream?

Some news from London: Barrafina is opening their fifth location in London, Barrafina Borough Yards. The serve authentic regional dishes from around Spain and they also have a location at Coal Drops Yard, great place to eat before you take the train back to the mainland! And the ‘Emo’ makeover for Wendy’s Logo at a new location in Camden is great! Check it out in the article.

Saudi Arabia plans to build a hyper-futuristic city in the desert that it calls NEOM. They unveiled a PR video of THE LINE part of the NEOM project. THE LINE is only 200 meters wide, 170 kilometers long and 500 meters above sea level. We wonder which hotel chains we might spot in this city!

CITY ID continues European expansion with acquisition in the heart of Dublin. And ‘Bij Jef Restaurant & Hotel’ on Texel, a member since 2017 of Relais & Chateaux, was awarded five stars, the highest number of stars possible, by Hotel Stars. They are now not only the only restaurant near the Dutch Wadden Sea with a Michelin star, but also the only five-star hotel there.

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Lifestyle-apartment hotel brand Locke opens aparthotel WunderLocke in Munich

25-7-2022

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  • Aparthotel Wunderlocke in MünchenAparthotel Wunderlocke in München
  • Aparthotel Wunderlocke in MünchenAparthotel Wunderlocke in München
  • Aparthotel Wunderlocke in MünchenAparthotel Wunderlocke in München
  • Aparthotel Wunderlocke in MünchenAparthotel Wunderlocke in München
  • Aparthotel Wunderlocke in MünchenAparthotel Wunderlocke in München

Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is expanding in Europe with the opening of aparthotel WunderLocke – a hospitality concept in Munich that is the most ambitious Locke hotel to date. Open for short and long stays from 17 July, WunderLocke is the ideal starting point for locals and tourists alike to discover the up-and-coming Sendling district.

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Bolsius Professional introduces sustainable refill candle concept StylEco®

22-7-2022

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Bolsius Professional from Schijndel in the Netherlands will introduce the first refillable candle concept StylEco® in September 2022. This is the first refill candle concept for the hospitality industry in which the candle burns up completely without waste or residue. This cozy candle in a stylish glass holder also burns for 50 hours, is made of sustainable raw materials and is easily replaceable.

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W Costa Navarino will open this August

22-7-2022

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  • The beach club - W Costa NavarinoThe beach club - W Costa Navarino
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  • Sunset at W Costa NavarinoSunset at W Costa Navarino

Opening – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Greece on August 11th with the opening of W Costa Navarino. Bookings are now open for the new property which welcomes exclusively adults and young adults over 12 years old, and is located in Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort area of Costa Navarino. This is the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean,  located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese.

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Summer theatre at hotel Kapellerput

21-7-2022

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  • Zomertheater bij hotel KapellerputZomertheater bij hotel Kapellerput

Theatre agency Damen en de Heer will organise a series of open-air theatre performances at hotel Kapellerput this summer. It’s the second year for this summer theatre and all performances will take place in the outdoor theatre of Kapellerput. On six Saturday evenings during the summer holidays, various artists will be on stage with a diverse programme. The first performance takes place this Saturday,  July 23.

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Trends we spotted | Week 27

11-7-2022

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  • Circular Food Center-cluster werkt aan efficiëntere broodketenCircular Food Center-cluster werkt aan efficiëntere broodketen
  • Cookie Dough Cold Brew and ‘Cookie Dough Freeze’ by Dutch BrosCookie Dough Cold Brew and ‘Cookie Dough Freeze’ by Dutch Bros
  • Museum of ice cream Chicago - Sprinkle poolMuseum of ice cream Chicago - Sprinkle pool
  • The 50 Best Restaurants 51 - 100The 50 Best Restaurants 51 - 100
  • The Connaught Cigar MerchantsThe Connaught Cigar Merchants
  • the Fourth Annual Vow Renewal - credits Aruba Tourism AuthorityThe Fourth Annual Vow Renewal - credits Aruba Tourism Authority

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 amongst others ‘World of Barbie’ near Toronto, Canada and  ‘Bistrot Top Chef’ opened in France last week. They only serve dishes made by the candidates during the different seasons!

Aruba will host the Fourth Annual Vow Renewal on August 11 on the beautiful Eagle Beach! And the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago will celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 17) with free ice cream and the world’s first outdoor Sprinkle Pool.

The Connaught hotel in London announces the unveiling of a new hidden gem in the heart of the hotel – The Connaught Cigar Merchants. And the World’s 50 Best Restaurants announces the 51-100 list for 2022.

The Munich ice cream shop, Keep Bañana, turns rescued, overripe bananas into vegan soft serve and in the USA Dutch Bros serves new nostalgic drinks: Cookie Dough Cold Brew and the frozen Cookie Dough Freeze. It sound like we would love these sweet cold brews here in Europe as well!

From the Netherlands: LocalTea. They developed a unique tea plant which means that tea can be grown anywhere in Europe now. By growing and producing tea locally, LocalTea saves 96-99% water, energy and CO2!

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Trends we spotted | Week 26

1-7-2022

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  • Summercamp in the app of McDonald'sSummercamp in the app of McDonald's
  • The Orient Express is back on track - cc Xavier AntoinetThe Orient Express is back on track - credits Xavier Antoinet
  • Hard Rock International presents Elton John with check for Elton John AIDS Foundation at London Hard Rock Cafe. Photo Credit: BEN GIBSON PHOTOHard Rock International presents Elton John with check for Elton John AIDS Foundation at London Hard Rock Cafe. - Credits: Ben Gibson Photo
  • 'Jack & Coke' a can of Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola'Jack & Coke' a can of Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola

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 amongst others ‘Jack & Coke’, a ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail option and Two Bit Circus from Los Angeles has ‘Story Rooms’ instead of ‘Escape Rooms’.

This July, McDonald’s USA will offer a first-of-its-kind virtual summer camp experience for fans in their app. And Airbnb is on the hunt for the world’s craziest spaces and will help foot the bill to build them. Their $10,000,000 OMG! Fund is looking for 100 great ideas!

The legend Orient Express is back on track. The Accor Group announced that they expect the train to be back in business in time for the Olympic Games in France in 2024. And Elton John gifts Hard Rock International his one-of-a-kind Gucci suit! And receives a donation of $100,000 to The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

In a world’s first Air New Zealand has introduced ‘sleep pods’ for economy class passengers to rest for four hours at a time. And opening a Crypto restaurant isn’t always easy, especially not in a crypto crash!

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