abc kitchens celebrates the summer with Mexican courtyard pop up at The Emory
22-5-2026
This June, abc kitchens by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is bringing his signature taste of Mexico to London with a tequila-fuelled takeover of the courtyard at The Emory.
Are the flavours of Mexico trending? In just a couple of weeks, restaurant TATEMADO, a Mexican fine dining restaurant in Ostend (Belgium), will open its doors. Meanwhile, all restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP are serving a variety of Paloma cocktails until May 31.
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PearlMobiel and OWN eSIM launch eSIM for hotel guests at Corendon Hotels & Resorts
21-5-2026
International travelers want to be online immediately upon arrival, without worrying about high roaming costs or searching for local SIM cards. With the introduction of eSIM for hotel guests, PearlMobiel and OWN eSIM are responding to this demand. In collaboration with Corendon Hotels & Resorts, the companies are launching a new service that allows hotel guests to easily activate mobile data during their stay in Amsterdam and Curaçao.
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Trends we spotted | Week 20
19-5-2026
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:
- Some inspiration for outdoor and indoor, sporting activities: Thruball and Crazy Golf Football, like at Footy Nation.
- Bonne Nuit Patisserie, located in Istanbul, Turkey has created a sweet twist on tacos!
- Two examples of hosPETality:
- At Charly’s Treat Bar, everything revolves around dogs: from puppicino’s, snacks and accessories to playful concepts built entirely around them.
- The Peninsula London took high-end hospitality one step further with its limited time, dog grooming parlour inside the hotel.
- Claridge’s in London is making its collaboration with New York institution Dante a permanent feature: this summer, Dante Mayfair will open as a restaurant and bar within the hotel.
- Recently, Williams Farmhouse in Amsterdam unveiled a complete summer makeover, inspired by the atmosphere of a British garden party. Their summer name is Williams Botanical Garden!
- Kerzner has announced One&Only Courchevel, the brand’s first resort in the French Alps, set to open in 2030 in legendary Courchevel 1850.
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The Sumo live restaurant Hirakunza Ginza Tokyo
1-5-2026
MIMARU, a leading Japanese apartment hotel brand for families, is promoting a new way for international guests to experience one of Japan’s most iconic cultural traditions, at Hirakunza Ginza Tokyo, during an immersive sumo dining experience.
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Trends we spotted | Week 17
28-4-2026
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:
- Top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is serving a hotdog, street food in front of the Mark Hotel in New York.
- Are you going to New York? You can create a unique selfie on one of the 900 pedestrian crossings of New York!
- TRIBE Hotels launched a TRIBE Vinyl Club on Disquaire Day / Record Store Day on April 18.
- In celebration of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, hitting theaters May 22, Burger King in the US is launching their ‘Out of This Galaxy Limited-Time Menu’.
- The Sauna Club opened their first mini-spa location at Moai Beach Club in Zandvoort (the Netherlands).
- During Antwerp Art Weekend (May 14–17), WOLF will present a new installation by Marius Ritiu at their Felix Pakhuis location.
- Starbucks partners with Warner Bros. to bring the world of Harry Potter to Asia Pacific stores.
- SeaWorld San Diego will open Shark Encounter on May 22, an immersive exhibit showcasing sharks through interactive environments and advanced multimedia.
- You can buy chef Olivier Roellinger’s spices at Épices Roellinger in Paris, and at authorized retailers all over France and even one in the UK and in San Francisco.
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MGallery Collection and chef Pam reimagine ‘the art of bar’
24-4-2026
Each year, World Cocktail Month sees MGallery Collection celebrate the art of mixology across its properties worldwide, turning the bar into a stage for creativity and connection. This year, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience the bar as a destination in its own right, ‘the art of bar’. In collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, the boutique hotel collection unveils an immersive pairing concept that transforms an evening drink into a curated gastronomic ritual, through the art of pairing cocktails and exquisite bites. World Cocktail Day is on May 13.
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Innovative tourism concept ‘Schwarzwald.Dorf.Hotel. – Albergo Diffuso’
23-4-2026
Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH (STG) has selected five model municipalities for the tourism project ‘Schwarzwald.Dorf.Hotel. – Albergo Diffuso’. These are Klosterreichenbach (Baiersbronn), Nöggenschwiel (Weilheim), Oberharmersbach, Prinzbach (Biberach) and Schiltach. These towns will receive support in developing the concept until the end of 2026.
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Airbnb launched a ‘Host Earnings Calculator’ for World Cup 2026
23-4-2026
Airbnb is responding to the surge in accommodation demand around the 2026 World Cup with a new ‘Host Earnings Calculator’ tool for hosts. Interest in host cities is rising quickly, and more residents are considering renting out their homes temporarily. With a dedicated earnings calculator and attractive incentives, Airbnb aims to expand supply while encouraging new hosts to join the platform.
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Claridge’s X The Newt in Somerset | Rural charm meets Art Deco elegance in Mayfair
17-4-2026
This May, the Claridge’s hotel partners with The Newt in Somerset, one of the UK’s leading country estates, bringing a taste of the countryside to London following its involvement in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Running from 18 to 31 May 2026, the two-week collaboration celebrates the best of town and country through installations, menus, and exclusive guest experiences under the name: Claridge’s X The Newt in Somerset.
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Trends we spotted | Week 15
13-4-2026
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:
- Eberhardjes, the heart-shaped butter biscuits from Amsterdam, are launching a limited-edition pack this month in collaboration with Schiphol, to mark the 100th anniversary of the connection between the city of Amsterdam and the airport.
- Over the past ten years, the Verspillingsfabriek (the Waste Factory) has grown into an impactful production site where circularity, taste and social value come together.
- Since 2024, there has been a ban on single-use plastic cups at events in the Netherlands, but research by the ‘Inspectie Leefomgeving & Transport’(Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate) (ILT) in 2025 shows that the sector is failing to comply. They announced stricter enforcement.
- From 14 to 17 April 2026, Interclean Amsterdam, an international trade fair for the cleaning and hygiene sector, will take place at the RAI Amsterdam. It will conclude with a ‘Feel Good Friday’, a themed day exploring the role of cleaning in the hospitality experience.
- KFC in the US released a single, ‘Finger Lickin’ Machine’. They hope the track will be a new contender for the season’s most popular track. Introduced in combination with a Value-feast meal.
- AI voice agent Rachel called 3,000 Irish pubs to reconstruct the Guinness Price Index.
- McCain Foods launched ‘Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves’: a crispy, wavy potato innovation for the hospitality sector in the US and Canada.
- From 21 April, McDonald’s in the US is expanding its value-for-money offering by giving fans more choice on the McValue® menu.
- The Berkeley in London will reopen its exclusive rooftop terrace to the public again in summer 2026. The organize ‘Capri in the City’ near their rooftop pool, for the second year running.
- McDonald’s in Türkiye launched a ‘Drink & Drive’-campaign to raise awareness of road safety. Starring their McCafé.
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