Green golf ball from lobster shell
18-4-2011
Researchers do convert lobster shells into biodegradable golf balls, specially designed for playing golf at cruiseships. The University of Maine, in conjunction with The Lobster Institute, UMaine Biological and Chemical Engineering Professor David Neivandt and undergraduate student Alex Caddell of Winterport, Maine, have developed this golf ball.
Funny campaign Big-Bloom
15-4-2011
How do you show that your chewing gum makes the biggest bubbles…
Find all parties on Queensday with this iPhone app
14-4-2011
A clear overview of all the Queensday parties in your neighbourhood, sending tweets, practice the national anthem, follow the photostream, stay up to date with the latest train information and see where all your friends hang out on April 30. The Queensday 2011 application is now available.
Book a restaurant table via Facebook
14-4-2011
Reservationbook eTender has developed a Facebook application that enables visitors to book a table directly on the Facebook page of a restaurant. “Eetcafé Aangenaam” in Haarlem is the first who offers this application.
Inspiration from 2008: Citytours by Louis Vuitton
14-4-2011
In partnership with Soundwalk, Louis Vuitton organized in 2008 serveral audio-guided citytours in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. For € 12,= per person, you could enjoy of stories of theses cities. A nice example of brand stretching, when a company is focusing on new unexplored markets. Other examples of brand stretching, is the Armani hotel or the Ralph Lauren restaurant.
Inspiration from 2008: Louis Vuitton-Soundwalk
14-4-2011
In partnership with Soundwalk, Louis Vuitton organized in 2008 serveral audio-guided citytours in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. For € 12,= per person, you could enjoy of stories of theses cities. A nice example of brand stretching, when a company is focusing on new unexplored markets. Other examples of brand stretching, is the Armani hotel or the Ralph Lauren restaurant.
The enviromental friendly lunch bag
13-4-2011
The lunch bags are designed by 3Greenmoms and made of cotton. Equipped with a waterproof layer they’re very well prepared for your bread and snacks. The beautifully styled bag is small and flexible, therefore very convenient. Another a very big plus, the bags can go in the dishwasher!
Posh bowling
12-4-2011
‘Posh’ will not be the first association when it comes to bowling alleys or curling rinks. Yet, at The Spare Room, on the mezzanine level of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, both bowling and the bowling oxfords custom-designed for the newly opened lounge by George Esquivel are now decidedly in. Worth a visit to Los Angeles!
Minibarbox
8-4-2011
A minibar is for each hotel a service with many disadvantages. It takes time and money to maintain, and continues to rise questions. Empty the minibar, reduce products or replace minibar? Therefore, there is an alternative developed by hotel experts: the Minibarbox. A nicely designed box that contains a selection of beverages. Hotels can sell the box at the reception or place it directly in the hotelroom.
Landal Greenparks implements “glamping”
8-4-2011
With the construction of luxury safari tents, Landal Greenparks implements “glamping”. It’s a combination of glamour and camping. In other words, camping with luxury around you. Five luxurious tents will appear at Landal Coldenhove Eerbeek (The Netherlands).