Hotel in table tennis paddle shape

8-4-2011

A hotel in China will be build in the shape of a ping-pong racket. The 150 meters high building is part of a 67 acres sports complex in the Chinese city of Huainan. The local government spends 32 million euros in the development and construction of the hotel.

 

Hoppa Tea

8-4-2011

Hoppa Tea is a kick-ass-tea, a slap-in-your-face tea. It is the three double espresso in teas. A cup and you’re ready for the rest of your day.

 

‘A Taste of the Soul’

7-4-2011

From April 7 in cinemas: ‘A Taste of the Soul’. A Taste of the Soul hosts two  prominent chefs and a master taster: Erik van Loo, Patron of Park Hill, former chef and former Park Hill Owner Cees Helder and Paul Craenenbroeck, former inspector of Michelin.

Islena, the beer of Ibiza

7-4-2011

Isleña beer is more than a delicious beer, Isleña IS Ibiza. A pungent beer  experience from the beautiful Ibiza. The island is known for beautiful sunsets, passionate nights and the good life. The stylishly designed aluminum beer bottle gives the elegance it deserves. Trendy, temperamental and only available in the distinctive hospitality.

Solo ice cream goes minimalistic

7-4-2011

People often forget that one of the most important features of a food item is in  fact its taste. Solo Ice Cream has a minimalistic approach for the packaging to focus on the taste instead of appearance.

Whrrl your world

6-4-2011

 

Whrrl 3.0 is a social app which offers personalized recommendations about places to go and activities based on your interests. You can join several ‘Societies’; groups with the same interests, passions or brand affinities to exchange recommendations, tips and experiences via photos and notes.

Malibu Cocktails in the supermarket

6-4-2011

Malibu Introduces Malibu ‘Ready to Serve’ Cocktail in two flavors, Tropical Caipirinha and Caribbean Cosmo. The cocktails can be served with ice. The Malibu cocktails are available at supermarkets in the spring of 2011 for € 9.99.

KLM introduces Travlr: traveling based on social media

6-4-2011

KLM introduces a new way to find your ultimate destination: KLM Travlr. It is an online search tool, based on your interests, which collects relevant content from a variety of social media sources and processeses it into a travel advice. The platform is developed by Tribal DDB.

Wine tasting via Twitter

6-4-2011

In 2008 we saw serveral organized events on Twitter, like a winetasting, organized by Bin Ends Wine in the United States. Three weeks in advance you have to order the wine, before participating on the winetasting. Nowadays more and more events are organized on Twitter, like Twiners (dinners), Twirrels (drinks) and Tweetjams.

Innovative hospitality concepts map

5-4-2011

The hospitality is a dynamic, creative industry. There are daily reports of new concepts or awards for new companies and entrepreneurs. But where exactly are those companies? Branche organisation, KHN does put these companies together with you on this map.

 

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