PINK Hotel Amsterdam | INK hotel goes PINK 2023
19-6-2023
INK Hotel Amsterdam MGallery will be renamed the PINK Hotel for the eighth time during Pride in Amsterdam from July 27 till August 6 2023. For ten days, this hotel will be transformed into a pink oasis to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Once again, the hotel will kick off Pride with a banging opening party on Thursday July 27 with the message: don’t stop until you’re proud!
Trends we spotted | Week 24
16-6-2023
At the editors of Horecatrends, we receive many trends from home and abroad every day. We pick out the most interesting ones, other short trends we collect in the ‘Trends in Brief’ section.
With this week links to articles on, among other things, the land-based production of Atlantic bluefin tuna by German company Next Tuna. And hotel chain Four Seasons highlights the restaurants with a total of 32 Michelin stars within their chain.
Dishes from Netflix dinner shows are on the menu at their first-ever pop-up restaurant: NETFLIX BITES. And a summer concept from London: Jack & Boule with eight bocce courts and plenty of street food and drink stalls.
Subway has entered into a master franchise agreement with the Chinese company Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co. with a target of 4,000 new branches on the mainland in 20 years.
A tasty non-alcoholic alternative to the Spritz: Crodino! This orange non-alcoholic drink is now also available in 17.5cl bottles. Ice cubes in a large wine glass, pour Crodino on top, orange slice in and enjoy! And Hertog Jan has introduced a premium beer called Grand Pilsener, with time as the main ingredient.
Lacoly has launched a WhatsApp service that, among other things, allows hotel guests to opt to skip the daily cleaning of their room and instead have a tree planted by Hotels for Trees.
City ID has announced their expansion to a historic place in Lisbon, the Baronesa building. After renovation, the apartment hotel will consist of 88 units. And Accor has partnered with start-up Alltheway to offer a solution that simplifies travel by transporting luggage between city centres and airports. Launch is in Paris.
ResQueue | The first digital queue in Belgium
15-6-2023
Resengo launches ResQueue in Belgium, the company tries to solve terrace crowding with the first digital queue. Starting soon, ResQueue will be implemented at the first Belgian hospitality establishments that have already ordered the system to manage the crowds on their terraces.
In France, New York and other parts of the world, we have experienced likewise ceonvenient systems, simple and easy to use for both guests and ‘terrace’ management. Resengo does also introduce this system in the Netherlands.
The Most With No Coast | Goodsurf
15-6-2023
The Most With No Coast: Goodsurf, a unique new entertainment concept that combines surfing with an appealing and engaging bar, restaurant, and beer garden experience, has secured its first venue in Dallas, Texas.
World debut of animal-free mozzarella by New Culture
12-6-2023
An intimate group of leading chefs, culinary influencers and media recently gathered at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles to taste the world’s first animal-free mozzarella. Hosted by renowned chef Nancy Silverton, the debut event showcased the revolutionary first product from New Culture, a Bay Area food company dedicated to creating sustainable, animal-free dairy. This mozzarella is lactose-free, cholesterol-free and free from any trace hormones or antibiotics.
LIZZ* celebrates World Ocean Day
8-6-2023
Oysters from Zeeland, Yellowtail kingfish, herring and plankton.
Daily Trade Fair Venlo | Unique year-round trade fair and inspiration platform for hospitality and interiors
7-6-2023
Daily Trade Fair Venlo, the innovative trade fair concept where professionals in the hospitality and interior industry can get inspired and do their shopping all year round, will open on 24 September 2023. On 15,000 square metres, progressive top suppliers will unpack their own showroom around a magnificent show kitchen that will also be used as a restaurant and event space. Various spaces are also available for international events, trade fairs and conferences.
The revolution of SUGO Pizza | plant-based is the new standard
6-6-2023
SUGO Pizza, known for its airy, square pizza al taglio, is charting a new course this month. Where previously vegan dishes were marked on the menu, a marking is now placed behind dishes with animal products. “With a daring new menu, we are breaking into the future with a bang,” says director Hugo Kruijssen about the company’s new direction.
Four New Food Concepts Open at Scheveningen Foodhall
2-6-2023
With four new kitchens and a renovated terrace, the Foodhall on the northern-boulevard in Scheveningen is ready for summer. Food lovers can indulge themselves at restaurant Playa for the best Caribbean dishes, Wantsam Roast for Chinese specialities from the grill and restaurant Lana’s Kitchen for tasty Surinamese cuisine. Those who fancy a refreshing drink afterwards can head to BOBO for a bubble tea. “We are extremely happy to present these four new food concepts to our visitors,” says Jie Ling of the Foodhall Scheveningen. “We want to give people the opportunity to get acquainted with different cuisines and dishes, while offering a unique experience in our beautiful Foodhall.”
SEAsonality symposium on Texel
26-5-2023
To create awareness about the ways there are to responsibly consume and serve fish, crustaceans and shellfish, NIOZ and chef Jef Schuur from the Michelin-starred restaurant Bij Jef will receive no less than 100 chefs on Texel for the SEASONALITY symposium.
In this article chef Jef Schuur makes an appeal to colleagues to participate in this SEAsonality symposium on 5 June.