New Intercontinental Hotel in New York
17-7-2010
The new Intercontinental hotel has opened its doors in midtown Manhattan, NY, and claims to be the largest construction project in Manhattan since 2002. This 607-room hotel has received the “LEED green building” certificate for environmental friendliness.
Inflatable pub
16-7-2010
The Hogshead, an inflatable pub, is set up within 10 minutes with 4 people. It almost looks like a real pub, with flags, paintings on the wall and a fireplace that also serves as emergency exit.
Treehouse hotel
16-7-2010
In Sweden, guests can stay in a new type of hotel, high up in the trees. Located 60 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, the hotel features 4 rooms, equipped with plumbing, heating and water so guests can visit the hotel all year long.
Flashmob by Eazie
15-7-2010
The healthy fast food chain Eazie is celebrating their 5 year anniversary. People can win serveral prices, but Eazie also organizes promotional campaigns. watch the video for a flashmob, organized by Eazie.
Absolut – The Pitcher
14-7-2010
Absolut Vodka presents ‘Art of Sharing’ pitchers. The special pitchers designed by Stephen J. Powers and Chiho Aoshima are available in 750ml and 1l. size. You can find suggestions for several cocktails on the website.
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.
The Lobster pusher
13-7-2010
Lobster sandwiches are sold as if they were drugs. Watch the movie!
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.
Open kitchen at French club
12-7-2010
On Monday night it’s ‘open kitchen’ night at nightclub Le Troisième Lieu, where amateur-chefs can cook for guests. Dinner costs € 12,=. This concept was spotted before, but then the chef had to bring his own guests.