On cloud nine | Anticipating and experiencing the BARBIE movie
4-7-2023
In anticipation of the BARBIE movie that will be released on July 21st, fans can enjoy different BARBIE experiences from sleeping in Ken’s Malibu DreamHouse, a themed pop-up restaurant and special ice cream flavours, there is a wide variety of ways to dive into the Barbie universe.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts celebrates 90 years with a Timeless Tour and Room 90
3-7-2023
In 2023, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts celebrates 90 years of timeless travel. A time to reflect on all the milestones of nine decades and proudly celebrate the brand’s ambitious expansion into new destinations. Tivoli Hotels & Resorts was founded in 1933 with the opening of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon. What was once one hotel on the Portuguese capital’s most famous avenue has grown into an iconic collection of hotels and resorts in destinations around the world: from Portugal and the Netherlands to Brazil, Qatar to China, and soon in Spain and Italy. Tivoli is excited to celebrate its 90th anniversary, offering guests unique experiences with lasting memories of a laid-back lifestyle. Tivoli’s Timeless Tour and Room 90 are two carefully curated experiences featuring Tivoli’s signature style, launched now on the special anniversary website.
BANKS Antwerp now part of the Carlton Hotel Collection
3-7-2023
Expansion – The Carlton Hotel Collection is expanding. The four-star BANKS Antwerp, located in the historic heart of the city, is the latest addition to the international hotel company. With its quirky character and unique location, the hotel fits perfectly within the collection. Carlton takes over both ownership and day-to-day operations. After fifteen years, owners Carla Bartels and Daan Terlingen hand over the baton on July 1. That day Roelof Meijering will start as hotel manager in Antwerp. BANKS Antwerp is the second hotel of the Carlton Hotel Collection in Belgium, bringing the total number of hotels to thirteen.
Trends we spotted | Week 26
30-6-2023
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 among others an interesting read on the Generative AI Innovation Center by Amazon Web Services and in the city Groningen we will get a Vegataria, the first vegetarian pop-up by the Dutch Kwalitaria chain.
Lamborghini & real estate company Dar Global will build a luxury estate at the Costa del Sol with individual villas inspired by the iconic super sports car designs. And from June until the end of September, Gucci takes over Loulou Ramatuelle on the Pampelonne shore. Great design!
Global artist Camilo joins ‘Ritmo y Color’ by McDonald’s, they are inviting fans in the USA to vote for concert destinations. And Taco Bell® celebrates the return of the Volcano menu and the brand’s first-ever pre-recorded advice Hot Line at 1-844-THTS-HOT with Paris Hilton.
The largest table in the world makes it return in France, you can enjoy lunch at a 2,5 km long table. And in London you can visit The Brig, an underground bar is so small, it only has room for four people.
Inspired by the Greek gods, Belaire created Belaire ZEUS, the world’s largest bottle of bubbly rosé. This 45-liter bottle is the equivalent to 60 standard bottles. And Aperol Spritz is creating an Italian ‘LA Spritz Piazza’ in the north of Paris on July 7 and 8. We have great squares for a similar piazza here in the Netherlands as well!
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The Anthony Hotel in Utrecht implements RUNNR.ai
29-6-2023
With the implementation of RUNNR.ai, an artificial intelligence tool that works through WhatsApp, The Anthony Hotel is improving the guest experience. It is one of the first hotels in Utrecht to work with this system. Guests get immediate answers to their questions, can rebook services and pay hassle-free. RUNNR.ai is an upgrade of the chatbot often used on websites.
Hôtel Swexan combines its Swiss heritage with Texan hospitality
20-6-2023
The new 134-room boutique hotel Hôtel Swexan offers five unique food and beverage concepts, panoramic rooftop views and world-renowned design, redefining luxury in Dallas, The much-anticipated Hôtel Swexan opened June 15 in Dallas’ Harwood District. Combining its Swiss heritage with Texan hospitality, the boutique resort is built on a keen eye for detail, service, first-class amenities and design.
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!
W Costa Navarino is the first hotel globally accredited by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association
16-6-2023
Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, has committed to ensuring that the diversified needs of people visiting the destination can be addressed, making them feel as comfortable as in their own home, and embracing the uniqueness of every individual. With that in mind, the destination embarked on a journey over a year ago, to ensure that all guests’ needs and preferences are anticipated and foreseen. Resulting from these efforts, W Costa Navarino, has received a major accolade by being the first hotel globally, accredited by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) for its inclusivity practices.
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.
Cold Stone Creamery's - Best Cake Ever in honour of BARBIE
Cold Stone Creamery's - Best Cake Ever in honour of BARBIE
Ken's DreamHouse on Airbnb -credits Hogwash Studios
