New gate at Schiphol Airport
7-6-2010
In the G-pier at Amsterdam Schiphol airport a new gate opened. The pier was developed by Philips. The lighting in the gate can be tailored to the style and colors of the airline. By using illuminated billboards passengers can distinguished the various stages of the boarding process. In the hall there are also business hotspots.
iPads for rent on board Jetstar fligts
7-6-2010
The Australian low-budget airline Jetstar offers passengers iPads to entertain themselves during the flight. For AUD 10,= passengers have a choice between several movies, games, magazines, books and music.
ABC cups
6-6-2010
Simple, but fun anyway. Also very useful for those who can’t remember which cup is his.
Free drinks at Zwarte Cross for designated drivers
3-6-2010
The biggest music and motorcross festival of eastern Netherlands, The Black Cross, has created a new campaign for his guests to come back home safely. The designated driver can drink soft drinks for free during the event showing a special wristband. This way the Black Cross tries to prevent drinking and driving.
Be careful when tanning
29-5-2010
Nivea introduced a sunindicator to responsibly enjoy the sun. This iPhone application tells you how and where you can enjoy the sun best, based on your skin type and the UV strength at your location. In addition, the timer indicates how long you still can enjoy the sun.
Social Media Bars in Johannesburg
29-5-2010
Johannesburg has 2 exclusive bars where online social media are combined with hospitality. You must be invited online to have access to one of the two locations. At the locations one will find touch screens mounted in the tables, on which one can use the internet. But one can also make contact with another tables.
Green Champs-Elysees
28-5-2010
The famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, where normally a thousands of cars a day pass by, has been temporarily transformed into a giant garden. On the day of biodiversity a farmers’ organization has turned the street in a garden of 1.2 kilometers long. Over 800.000 people visited the garden.
Sleep well at hot summer nights
22-5-2010
It looks more decorative then functional, but appearances can be deceptive. This air conditioner is designed to provide you with an ideal sleeping environment. However without cooling the complete chamber. This could help save up to 60% on energy costs.
Not going to South-Afrcica but still want to be at the stadium?
17-5-2010
Can’t afford a ticket to South Africa? Or just not such a huge fan? There is still a possibility to watch yourself on TV. You can buy a spot on the banner of www.hetoranjespandoek.nl, which will be displayed at the match The Netherlands-Denmark. So your face will still star on TV.
Pancake bus
17-5-2010
We spotted the French fastservice, Roulegalette, (French crêpes) and wondered when the first Dutch “pancake to go” would start. Via Twitter the “pannenkoekenbus” (pancake bus) reacted within a few minutes. Young entrepreneurs Robin and Gerard, who got the idea while waiting for the bus to school, combined their part time job in a pancake restaurant with a bus.