Trends we spotted | Week 49

7-12-2018

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At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, a link to an article about the second barbecue restaurant for Black Smoke, now in Antwerp and Rotterdam. Check out the video over the Harry Potter make-over at Changi Airport which we spotted at Facebook and in Shanghai the new M&M’s World will open! A development in the world of guides: Michelin has bought Tablet a hotel booking platform from New York to lead their digital transformation. Also great images of the new CitizenM in Copenhagen at the website of concrete Amsterdam. By the way, have you ever tasted Dutch wine? Well this year it’s better than ever!

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Horecatrends | Tips for Culinary videos worth watching – week 49

5-12-2018

YouTube has been a source of inspiration for spotting trends the past few years. Every day, thousands of movies are uploaded with new and interesting content. We too sometimes use videos as a source of inspiration to write about. With this week again a selection of videos that Mike Adam thinks they are cool to see. Amongst them a video with the menu of the future, a video with a couple of Christmas dessert to impress and about a high tea of jewelry at the Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 48

30-11-2018

  • Trends in het kortTrends in het kort

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, a link to an article about the collaboration between the Dutch department store the Bijenkorf and the Pulitzer Hotel with as result a great Christmas tree. Although we have to admit the Churchill Arms in Kensington Christmas decoration beats everything! And we wished we were living London, we would love to try the ‘Bumper cars on ice’ at the Elephant & Castle rink! The Angad Arts Hotel has yellow, red, green and blue mood rooms and Dominique Ansel the Cronut® creator, will host online masterclasses. Wouldn’t you love to learn how to make some of his creations? And a couple more links to articles about the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for a chef and would you like to sit at a ‘Chatter & Natter’-table?

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The Flyingtable | Creating extra space

30-11-2018

  • De Flyingtable op het terras bij Down Under in Nieuwegein.De Flyingtable op het terras bij Down Under in Nieuwegein.
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The Flyingtable is one of the nominees of the Horecava Innovation Award 2019 in the category; Concepts, Interior & Design. The table can be attached to every pole, tree or column and can also be removed again without damaging the objects! The nomination confirms that the Flyingtable can be an added value for restaurants, bar, food trucks, hotels and catering establishments. lees verder

Horecatrends | Tips for Culinary videos worth watching – week 48

26-11-2018

YouTube is a great source for inspiration and trend spotting. On a daily base, thousands of clips are being uploaded, and we pick out our personal favorites on a weekly base. This week another top 3 of culinary videos worth watching, based on the interests of Mike Adam, one of our writers. With this week videos about a recipe to replace your protein shake for a dish with dried caterpillars and a video about AI robots in a Chinese restaurant. Also a video about THE way to position your restaurant on the number one spot on Tripadvisor. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 47

23-11-2018

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At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, a link to an article about the fact whether it’s safe to eat wild and cultivated flowers that are being used in Danish restaurants and Seedlip has a pop-up General Store & Bar in London! And an article about Buddha Teas, that did created tea bags infused with CBD. We also read about the plans for a new theme park in Macau with the first Maison l’Occitane hotel and UberEats wants to deliver food with drones! And about KFC’s latest merchandising collaboration with the iconic streetwear designer NIGO.

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Cruise ship Virgin Voyages | Unique camouflage design for restaurant Razzle Dazzle

23-11-2018

  • Restaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin VoyagesRestaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin Voyages
  • Restaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin VoyagesRestaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin Voyages
  • Restaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin VoyagesRestaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin Voyages
  • Inspiratie voor restaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin VoyagesInspiratie voor restaurant Razzle Dazzle by concrete for cruise ship Virgin Voyages

With 2020 in sight, more and more details about the upcoming cruise ship of Virgin Voyages are available to public. The ship is currently being built and is expected to arrive in PortMiami in 2020. Recently, we received images of one of the restaurants on board, created by Dutch company concrete. Restaurant Razzle Dazzle is perhaps one of the most striking parts of the ship. lees verder

Casa Velas | Holy Guacamole, time for Guacamania!

22-11-2018

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Do you love guacamole? Casa Velas in Mexico, an adults-only boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, has been organizing Guacamania, a tribute to the green fruit, twice throughout the year 2018. Guacamania at the hotel means special avocado-focused menus, avocado-themed spa treatments, a dedicated guacamologist and many more! The Guacamania festival took place in March as well as September (in honor of Mexico’s Independence Day). Lots of millennials reading this blog might hope Guacamania returns in 2019! Inspiration for all the hotels which focus on millennials as guests, why doesn’t your restaurant have a guacamologist? lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 46

16-11-2018

  • Trends in het kort

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, about an automatic Negroni machine in the underground cocktail bar Mr. Fogg’s in London and people living there can order IKEA’s Swedish meatballs through Uber Eats. Michelin released their ‘Cantonese Food Guide 2019’, this is the first Michelin guide that focuses on a cuisine, not a city or region. And also a link to a video  about the Avocaderia in Brooklyn and the EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) has developed a new food safety management approach that makes it simpler for small retailers to donate food. We also spotted a link to a great video about the process of making the Aviary Cocktail Book. And do you know where Zerobnb stands for? Or did you ever drink Kaffeost? lees verder

Flip Sigi | Special dish: Sinigang Cup Noodles

15-11-2018

  • Photo received from Flip Sigi - credits FoodbeastPhoto received from Flip Sigi - credits Foodbeast

Flip Sigi is a ‘Filipino Taqueria’ with several locations in New York. The restaurant is a modern take on Filipino cuisine specialized in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, burgers and bao buns. Jordan Andino is the chef and owner, who recently created a temporary special new dish: Sinigang Cup Noodles. A combination of Nissin Cup Noodles and a traditional tangy sinigang soup topped-off with a few crispy fries. lees verder

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