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Netflix and MGM Grand unveiled new dining experience in Las Vegas | NETFLIX BITES

14-2-2025

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NETFLIX BITES Vegas is now open at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, embarking on a savoury one-year culinary residency that invites guests to dig into dishes and drinks that bring the magic of the screen to the table. Promising a flavourful adventure, this unique dining experience offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with each menu item inspired by a hit Netflix show or movie. This one-of-a-kind restaurant combines Netflix’s storytelling with MGM Grand’s renowned hospitality, offering an unforgettable culinary journey crafted to give fans a new way to experience their favorite stories and characters.

Like our prior article about set-jetting, it’s all about storytelling!  

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Set-jetting | Stay in movie-star hotels with ALL.com

13-2-2025

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From the Oscars and BAFTA Awards to the Venice and Cannes Film Festivals, the silver screen inspires travellers the world over. The ever-growing consumption of films and series is fuelling a boom in cinema tourism, also known as ‘Set-jetting’. This trend, in which travellers take inspiration from hit films when choosing destinations, has had its popularity boosted by popular and award winning films such as Killers of the Flower Moon (Oklahoma), Oppenheimer (New Mexico) and Barbie (Palm Springs). According to Bloomberg, there is a real “White Lotus Effect”: the filming of seasons 2 and 3 in Sicily and Thailand has had a significant impact on bookings in these two destinations (season 3 launches on 17 February).

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Trends we spotted | Week 06

10-2-2025

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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:

• Spotted on the Instagram account of our favourite baker Dominique Ansel, Pinkglow Pineapple. Unfortunately only available in the US and Canada but Del Monte is about to introduce a Rubyglow Pineapple in Europe.
• Spotted on Instagram in NYC – a Singles Anti-Valentine’s event or a Singles Valentine’s Party.
• Greyscale is an edible art activation by Brazilian artist João Loureiro in a collab with Piccolina Gelateria at MPavilion in Melbourne. Choose from six gelato flavours that are all different shades of grey. Inspiration for ice cream parlours around the world?
• Perfect pairings of Detroit-style pizzas and burgers by Emmy Squared Pizza and BERO, non-alcoholic beer. Recently we also spotted a wine-pizza pairing. Inspiration for local collabs?
• Areas opens the world’s first robotic restaurant with Artificial Intelligence, called Self, on Barcelona airport.
• Claridge’s Bakery set to open this summer with Richard Hart as the executive baker & creative director. With a focus on British classics like Bloomers, Granary Loaves, Jam Tarts and Custard Tarts, as well as Hart’s globally renowned sourdough breads.
• Maybourne recently announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain.

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Arq Hotels | Boutique hospitality

7-2-2025

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Traditional hospitality and innovative technology. Small-scale luxury and personal attention. With the launch of Arq Hotels, the Netherlands’ newest boutique hotel group is a reality. What started with the acquisition of the Paleis Hotel (Palace Hotel) in The Hague in September, grew into a collection-of-two earlier this month with the affiliation of Kloosterhotel de Soete Moeder (Convent hotel The Sweet Mother) in Den Bosch. Thus Arq Hotels doubled in size in a short time – and it doesn’t stop there. The group’s focus is on growth, with a portfolio of 20 boutique hotels as its ambitious goal. It is headed by Nicoline Montanus, who worked for Eden Hotels for many years.

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Trends we spotted | Week 05

3-2-2025

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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:

• We came across a Swiss-based company, KITRO which is tackling the global issue of food waste.
• An interesting article on eHotelier – The Hotels Network launched Swaps, personalized hotel website experiences.
• Collaboration between two iconic hotels – Iconic Tuscan hotel, Il Pellicano travels to Claridge’s Restaurant for week long residency.
• Great Valentine’s Day inspiration from the Belgian Otomat chain – candlelight dinner with a firestarters matchbox and, of course, heart-shaped pizzas.
• On the Instagram account of restaurant and lunchroom Da Kepello in Panningen, we came across another dessert board! Also great way to serve desserts for Valentine’s Day.
• Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis Alkmaar opened last Saturday, February 1^st. You can spend the night in a former prison!
• Ruby Hotels will open its first project in Hungary at the end of 2026! The Budapest project is located in the iconic Corvin Palace, Budapest’s oldest department store and a listed building from 1926.
• In March, Cinema Culinair will descend on Antwerp and Ghent with its film-food events from the 12^th until the 30^th of March. Enjoy both the film and the food from the film!

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A new culinary hotspot in The Hague | Restaurant Suus in hotel De Plesman

31-1-2025

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In March, The Hague will gain a culinary hotspot with the opening of Restaurant Suus. Established under the striking copper roof of the pavilion connected to hotel De Plesman, Suus offers an inspiring environment where authentic dishes and a warm atmosphere come together. Inspired by the story of the Plesman family, the restaurant is the perfect meeting place for friends, family, private dining and business meetings. It’s a place where you enjoy delicious dishes prepared with local and high-quality ingredients. Hotel De Plesman is located in the historic former headquarters of the Dutch airline KLM, Albert Plesman was the founder of KLM and Suus was his spouse.

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Trends we spotted | Week 04

27-1-2025

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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:

• Spotted at the Sigep in Italy where the product won 2 prizes: The Proissant. A protein croissant of the San Giorgio Italia Bakery House.
• To welcome the Year of the Snake, the fashion designer Shuting Qiu created an original artwork especially for Maison Hennessy. #ChineseNewYear
• With the aim to strengthen the connection between wine and gastronomy, Wine in Moderation announced a partnership with JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs.
• A small and quick coffee fix by Mamonaku Kohi in the Philippines – linked to an article about micro spaces popping up in cities.
• Mövenpick debuts in Poland with 2 hotels: Grand Hotel Wrocław, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karpacz and expands with 5 more hotels in the European market.
• A new franchise lunch restaurant will open in Bryant Park in New York City this spring, Toastique. We love their name, some more details about this concept in the US.
• Het Zalmhuis treats its birthday guests, free dinner for those celebrating their birthday at this restaurant in Rotterdam this year.
• At restaurant 10WILLIAMST. in Sydney you can enjoy all their desserts – with a ‘spoonful’.

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Trends we spotted | Week 01

3-1-2025

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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 Australia Squid Game meal brings a familiar item from the series into reality. It comes with a DALGONA Candy.
• KFC combines chicken and sauce with new concept ‘Saucy by KFC’. It opened in December in Orlando.
• This Valentine’s Day, Whataburger is giving one lucky couple the ultimate prize: a Whatawedding at its Las Vegas location on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
• Four Seasons celebrates the year of ‘The Snake’ with a journey of innovation and festive traditions.
• We think a ‘Doggy treat food truck’, like the Mobile Barkery in San Diego is a great idea! We and lots of other dog friends and owners would love to buy a hot drinks and dog cookies at ‘off-leash’ areas.
• Angel Shot App LLC recently announced the launch of their new, innovative mobile safety app for nightlife patrons and hospitality establishments.
• Making Dry January more tasteful with the herbal blends in WishGarden Herbs mocktail kit.
• The 2025 outlook for the 0.0 category looks positive, but still has some social barriers to overcome. Thus Heineken® 0.0’s new campaign says alcohol-free should be reason-free.

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Mocktail Fest Miami | Celebrate Dry January

2-1-2025

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“Dry Fest Miami is more than a celebration of great non-alcoholic drinks—it’s about community, discovery, and creating a vibrant social space”, says Marlene Aguilar, Co-Founder of Mocktail Fest Miami. Following the success of Mocktoberfest 2024, Mocktail Fest Miami proudly announces its second signature event, Dry Fest, with presenting sponsor KUL MOCKS, on January 10^th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 1-800-LUCKY, located at 143 NW 23rd Street in Wynwood, Miami.

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The outdoor-focused collection by Marriott Bonvoy will launch in 2025

23-12-2024

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Marriott International is diving into the outdoor travel market by acquiring Postcard Cabins, a startup with 1,200 tiny cabins near U.S. parks and urban hubs. This move supports a new outdoor-focused collection by Marriott Bonvoy launching in 2025, aimed at travellers seeking nature experiences with modern comforts. Alongside Postcard Cabins, Marriott is partnering with Trailborn to cater to the growing demand for upscale outdoor stays.

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