Permanent fanwalk in Cape Town
14-7-2010
During this World Cup, a string (of 2,6 km) of Dutch fans walked from downtown Capetown to the Green Point Stadium; a “Fanwalk”. Now people can vote to make this area an official pedestrian area on match days. Cooltown Studios read the following message on an African news website: :“If the roads are closed from the station to the stadium circle every Sunday, it would be a great tourism venue and also a new Cape Town activity. It will add value, bring life to the city on weekends and create new opportunities.”
Beach printers
13-7-2010
Advertisements in the sand. The Spanish company rather sees natural sandadvertisements than little airplanes. Vliehors Expres, Vlieland, The Netherlands, does the same, but uses large tires to leave (short) messages.
Take & Bake – Pizza online
13-7-2010
Philips Patty (Patty’s Gourmet Pizza) only sells pizzas online. You also have the option to have your pizza delivered precooked – take & bake. On the website she announces a new factory outlet. We’re not exactly sure what that it, but we’ll keep you informed.
Google checkout
11-7-2010
Owners of a smartphone now don’t have to have cash on them anymore. With Google Checkout you can pay immediately. It works with a QR-Code. The host scans the code, which is linked to the customers credit card and the amount will be credited directly.
Third Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue
10-7-2010
Since the 5th of July boutique hotel Andaz is located in the former headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger on 5th Av. In New York City. Guests do check in while enjoying a drink in the lounge, or while they are guided to their rooms. Rooms can be booked as from € 235,= per night.
Icebar on a cruise ship
8-7-2010
The new Norwegian Epic features an icebar. It is the world’s first floating icebar. Guests will receive a caot, gloves and a hat before entering the bar, which is at –8 degrees Celsius.
The TableSol
5-7-2010
The TableSol protects your drink from the sun. The cap can be adjusted to different designs and logos.
Fairtrade restaurantweek
4-7-2010
From the 25th to the 31st of October the second edition of the Fair Trade restaurant week will be held. This week is an initiative of the sustainable culinary guide “Puur! Uit eten” and the Max Havelaar Foundation. The goal? Promotion for the consumption of Fairtrade-products in the hospitality industry.
Strawberrymob on July 4th
3-7-2010
Strawberries are a popular fruit. Yet there is a big difference in flavor between different species. To promote the taste of strawberries Jan Robben, organized the first strawberrymob in Amsterdam. The discussion on Twitter is in full swing. So all foodies… gather in Amsterdam on the 4th of July for the first strawberrymob!
Arrange oline to meet offline
1-7-2010
Due to the online revolution, millions of people actively looking to find and keep in touch with like-minded people in the virtual world. Through GPS, Internet and mobile Internet, it is actually becoming easier to make appointments.
