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Museum of Ice Cream opens its sweetest adventure yet in Las Vegas 

18-6-2026

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As the largest Museum of Ice Cream location to date, the Las Vegas flagship delivers a larger-than-life celebration of joy. Spanning 14 one-of-a-kind installations inspired by the energy, glamour and playful spirit of Las Vegas, the experience invites guests to indulge their senses through immersive, whimsical environments and plenty of sweet surprises.

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From Amsterdam to London and Ibiza | Live-fire cooking concept Nela continues its international growth

18-6-2026

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What started in Amsterdam in 2021 as an ambitious restaurant concept has quickly evolved into an international hospitality brand. Live-fire cooking concept Nela, founded by chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller together with entrepreneur Gilad Hayeem of The Waverly Group, continues its international expansion with a successful first six months in London and the return of Nela Ibiza for a second summer season.

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Trends we spotted | Week 24

16-6-2026

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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:

• McDonald’s Netherlands is organizing an introductory session on June 30 for entrepreneurs who have a serious interest in running their own McDonald’s restaurant.
• Vault Bar, the renowned cocktail bar located within Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, has been named one of the Best Hotel Bars for 2026 by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide.
• The iconic New York restaurant Dante has opened a permanent restaurant and bar at Claridge’s hotel. Dante Mayfair has officially made the transition from pop-up concept to permanent London venue.
• A fun idea: a date night at the zoo! Through July 24, adults can enjoy Zoo Nights at London Zoo. Could this be an inspiring concept for other zoos?
• La Marzocco has unveiled the Azteca, a unique espresso machine inspired by the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
• Alcohol-free beer is gaining ground in sports canteens, according to Heineken Netherlands.
• The Manor Hotel in Amsterdam East has officially reopened its doors as part of the exclusive Leonardo Limited Edition collection.
• Since June 11, the Dutch hospitality industry has been fully embracing the World Cup. A great example is Villa Kakelbont in Rotterdam.
• To further promote the OneUnit message, SpiritsNL will organize a nationwide roadshow in 2026, visiting eight major Dutch cities. OneUnit cocktails and mixed drinks contain one standard serving of alcohol.

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Van Gelder introduces an AI recipe assistant | New tool supports chefs with recipe development and menu inspiration

11-6-2026

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From recipe development to menu inspiration, artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into professional kitchens. To support chefs and hospitality entrepreneurs, Van Gelder has introduced an AI recipe assistant. This digital tool provides users with inspiration for dishes, cooking techniques, and applications for fresh ingredients within seconds.

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Football meets fine dining in Amsterdam| Private dining, cocktails & watching specific games

11-6-2026

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Watching the World Cup in Amsterdam takes on a new dimension this summer thanks to The Entourage Group. As the city gears up for another football-filled season, several hospitality venues are offering unique ways to experience the tournament. From lively match nights by the IJ waterfront to exclusive private dining experiences, football, gastronomy and hospitality come together in concepts designed for fans, friends, colleagues and business relations alike. Football meets fine dining!

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Play the BINGO where the whole of Amsterdam wins | Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO

11-6-2026

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In the run-up to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, Team Eberhardjes is once again joining forces with Dolly Bellefleur. Their mottos ‘Take good care of our city and of one another’ and ‘Let love reign’ align seamlessly. The theme of WorldPride is UNITY: for Team Eberhardjes and Bellefleur, the perfect occasion to playfully connect all the nationalities that make up Amsterdam. Today, Thursday, June 11th, they will launch Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO: an online bingo game in which not only one person, but everyone wins.

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Longest frikandel in the world | Chef Margo Reuten takes action for KWF

9-6-2026

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Chef Margo Reuten of Restaurant Da Vinci in Maasbracht is stepping out of her familiar Michelin-starred kitchen for a special challenge. Together with five local entrepreneur friends, the only female SVH Master Chef with a Michelin star will attempt to break the world record for the “World’s Longest frikandel” on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (The frikandel is a long, skinless meat sausage made from finely ground meat (or meat trimmings) and spices, which is deep-fried just before consumption.)With this playful initiative, they are taking a stand against cancer and hope to raise €50,000 for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding).

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Trends we spotted | Week 23

9-6-2026

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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:

• Michelin-starred Restaurant Spetters presents Spetters – Shaped by Time, an anniversary book that brings together fifteen years of culinary development, personal stories, and signature recipes.
• Following several months of renovation, the Hulstkamp Gebouw on Rotterdam’s Noordereiland has reopened and is once again fully operational.
• On June 2, restaurant chain De Beren opened a new location in Duiven, situated at the largest food court in the Netherlands, near the A12 motorway.
• Mini Masters Playground in Waddinxveen has recently opened its doors. This interactive indoor play world allows children to discover a variety of professions through play.
• Radisson Hotel Group has added two new European properties to its portfolio: the design-focused Radisson RED Innsbruck in Austria and the characterful Gonville Hotel in Cambridge.
• Spotted on Instagram: the Negroni Float at Mister McCoy Island Ice Mallorca.
• Dutch wine growers produced approximately 11,752 hectolitres of wine during the past wine year, more than 1.5 million bottles and double the volume produced the previous year.
• Manex Properties, the joint venture between AMANO Group and Excellion Capital, has secured planning permission to transform Waterman House in London into a boutique AMANO hotel.

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AWAKE Chocolate launches the first ‘turn up service’ in the Walker Hotels

5-6-2026

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AWAKE Chocolate is partnering with Walker Hotels, luxury, design-driven properties across New York City, to help hospitality turn things up this summer. Known for leaving chocolates on pillows at night, hotels have long made ‘turn-down service’ a signature, luxurious ritual. But AWAKE knows people need a pick-me-up when they get up! To mark the launch of the new AWAKE Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites (50 mg of caffeine per bite), the brand is introducing the ‘Turn Up Service trolley’ in June: a wake-up call on wheels.

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Trends we spotted | Week 22

2-6-2026

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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:

• Pizza Hut recently announced the latest addition to its Hut Crust platform: the new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza.
• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has introduced its ‘Perfect Americano Menu’, built around its signature premium L.A. Espresso.
• Too Good To Go now also delivers rescued food directly to consumers’ doorsteps in Germany.
• Claridge’s Bakery in London recently introduced a daily Mayfair Meal Deal, featuring a signature sandwich, a drink and a sweet treat.
• In an industry first, Mews and Uber are integrating ride bookings directly into the hotel management system.
• Smyth in Chicago is named number 1 on the list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
• Crystal Lagoons launches new 500 m² small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ model.

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