Janu Tokyo | The first location of a new hotel brand
14-6-2024
Opening – Hotel Janu Tokyo, has opened, signalling the start of a strong and growing pipeline consisting of 12 properties. While reshaping the world of luxury hospitality, Janu follows in the footsteps of its esteemed sibling, Aman, and forges its own path with a vision that is both inventive and inspirational. Unlike the quiet serenity and peaceful zen that Aman is known for, Janu exudes an optimistic energy and a whimsical design story.
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nujuma makes grand entrance in the Middle East
14-6-2024
Opening – Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nujuma, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East was recently unveiled on Ummahat Island in the tranquil waters of The Red Sea. The private island retreat is nestled within the captivating Blue Hole cluster of islands, where pristine coral reefs thrive beneath the surface and the celestial canopy above paints an endless tapestry of stars.
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Opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama
14-6-2024
Opening – Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama, a stunning new addition in the vibrant heart of Muscat. This inaugural Radisson-branded hotel in Oman features 165 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering an elevated experience for business and leisure travelers.
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Ruby Molly Dublin | Country charm meets city chic
6-6-2024
Opening – In the heart of bustling Dublin, Ruby is proud to unveil its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly Dublin. This is an exciting milestone, as it is the hotel group’s first location in Ireland, with 272 carefully designed rooms and an inviting bar and café of no less than 500 square metres. Meanwhile, it is the 18th hotel of Ruby Hotels in Europe.
Pulitzer Amsterdam | Merchant Suite, Collector’s Suites, and The Beauty House
4-6-2024
Pulitzer Amsterdam, known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, announces the opening of its newest offerings with the Merchant Suite, the hotel’s largest suite so far, the Flower and Porcelain-themed Collector’s Suites, and a special step into the world of beauty and wellness with The Beauty House.
Accor expands TRIBE hotel brand in Europe
4-6-2024
TRIBE opens its doors in the Art Nouveau district of central Riga, with the city’s coolest restaurants, bars, nightlife, museums and architecture just steps away. The new hotel features 81 smartly designed rooms with city or courtyard views, as well as carefully curated spaces designed to offer the freedom to rest, stay, play or work.
Restaurant Bisous opened its doors in Amsterdam
4-6-2024
Opening – Restaurant Bisous has opened its doors on the Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam! The new bar-restaurant formula is the creation of entrepreneurs Bas Noorman and Lowie Jansen. Bisous, which means ‘kisses’ in French, pays tribute to the sensual Parisian haute couture restaurants. Come home in glamour!
Trends we spotted | Week 22
3-6-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- The 24H chefs cooking marathon at kasteel Kerckebosch in Zeist featuring the 24 best chefs of the Netherlands announced the record proceeds of € 195.000 for the Prinses Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.
- New Dutch startup canolli.com, they sell boxes and fill and dip fresh cannoli at parties and celebrations.
- This summer KARMA KITCHEN will open at the old grain market in Brussels.
- For the last 5 years, KIP republic served Free Heri Heri for all to commemorate Keti Koti, just like this year.
- Once again, new, innovative croissants got launched, like the potato croissants, the Onioissants and the BallSsants!
- The first benefit dinner for Make a Memory at starred restaurant EDEN raised 4.250 euros.
- Randy Boden’s Skybar Antwerp will move to its permanent location at the top floor of the Beacon this June!
- A revival of the little Dutch pancakes or as we call them ‘poffertjes’?
- And the world’s first Michelin-starred taco stand in Mexico is ‘El Califa de León’.
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Frysk Oranje Bier with mascot Hupke
27-5-2024
A new refreshing and drinkable ‘Frysk Oranje Bier’ (Frysk Orange Beer) by Admiraal Bier has a slight citrus touch and is highly recommended for the sports summer 2024. Great to serve for the terraces in the Dutch region, Friesland!
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Trends we spotted | Week 18
6-5-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- Ruby Hotels pioneers 35-hour work week in their hotels;
- A creative way to present charcuterie, a ‘wine glass charcuterie topper’;
- The new plant-based UNLIMEAT Pulled Pork Wrap is now available at all Starbucks locations in Hong Kong;
- The launch of P.F. Chang’s ‘fortune cookie flower bouquet’ for Mother’s Day;
- A new way of having breakfast: teeny tiny croissant cereals.
- Chanel International Beach Experience – created with a touch of AI by ‘My Little Saint Tropez’. We spotted more examples of these kinds of collabs last year!
- Spotted on the Instagram of ‘Friends from Thailand travel Guide’ – Thai street food called Ka-nom Khai Nok Krata, which is Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls. Looks delicious!
- Last but certainly not least: an extraordinary marketing stunt by a restaurant.
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