Vlaamsch Broodhuys

3-12-2012

A new initiative of the Dutch bakery Vlaams Broodhuys: top chefs will cook in the pop-up restaurant. For this time, he composed a 10-cours diner for €50,- per person. A suitable wine arrangement can be ordered as well. And off course the bread won’t be forgotten, a special bread is created for this occasion. Michelin Starred chef Niven Kunz will be the first to cook in one of the Baker’s Cafés in Amsterdam, from the 6th until the 13th of January 2013.

Books & Bubbles

3-12-2012

In the end of November Steffy Roos du Maine opend a new initiative, Books & Bubbles in Amsterdam. This new crossover consists of: a bookstore and a place for small gatherings and events with bubbles. There will also be flex work places available and there are plans for winetastings and bookevenings. Books & Bubbles also offers original gifts and homely decorations.

Stolichnaya portraits entrepreneurs

29-11-2012

Last weekend the most original hospitality entrepreneurs in The Hague were portrayed through a very special technique. Vodka brand Stolichnaya found the entrepreneurs behind. During the two-day exposition not the portraits only were revealed, but also the process of ‘vertical penplotter’ technique. The portraits can be admire at the locations. ‘The most orginal bar , deserve the most original vodka.’

New customer satisfaction inquiry meView

29-11-2012

It is not that common to gain direct feedback of your guests. Foodinc. Introduced a new guest satisfaction survey, called meView. MeView focuses on the total experience of the guests. The guest is able to write a review during dinner, by using the smartphone and QR code. The entrepreneur receives a direct report, which can be shared with the staff to focus on any possible improvements.

Free wifi for a like

28-11-2012

Through the service So Wifi catering companies ask a like or check in for free wifi. The Coffee Company is a popular wifi working spot, the code on the receipt will give you access for one hour free wifi, after that you must order again. The company So Wifi has found another way for the companies to profit from the wifi they offer. When a customer wants to use internet, they arrive at the facebook page of the café or restaurant. The user has to like the page or check in before continuing.

The essence of euphoria for Ben & Jerry fans

28-11-2012

Ben & Jerry’s is asking its fans to capture the essence of euphoria on Instagram. The ice-cream brand will share the happy snaps with the tag #captureeuphoria in its ‘Capture Euphoria’ gallery. The best photos are used in upcoming ad campaigns. For one of the ads, the brand uses a photo by Megan and featured it at the back of a magazine. The magazine was then handed out to the community where Megan lived.

The Overstay Checkout

27-11-2012

Art Series hotels and Naked communications have created the ‘Overstay Checkout’. This service lets guests check out anytime until another guest arrives. If the room isn’t booked, guests can choose to checkout a few hours later, or even a few days later, for free! On the morning of departure, guests can call the reception to request Overstay Checkout, and they’ll be informed exactly for how long they can stay, depending on when the next guests are set to arrive. The Overstay Checkout is offered to guests of Art Series Hotels from December 16th untill January 13th 2013.

New tourist center in Belgium

22-11-2012

On Sunday November 25, tourist center Historium opens its doors in Brugge (Belgium). Seven themed rooms show the tourists how the city looks like centuries ago. The center features a grand beer café, called Duvelorium, which is created in association with brewery Duvel Moortgat and designed by Puresang. The interior consists of traditional materials combined with contemporary aspects. Duvelorium is opened every day of the week.

To the top in style with the skimousine

22-11-2012

In the ski area Hochzillertal Kaltenbach in Austria, you can go to the top in style. This ‘skimousine’ is an exact copy of the new BMW 7, including the leather, state-of-the-art sound system and heated chaires, and available for 2 persons. Make a reservation in advance.

Decorative dessert table

20-11-2012

Surprise your youngest guests with a decorative dessert table in a specific theme. In this case, the Dutch ‘Sinterklaas’ is applied. On the website of ‘Gewoon Marieke’ (blog) several tips, recipes and printables are given.

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