Trends we spotted | Week 29
22-7-2024
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:
- Would you like a massage by a robot? Robotics company Aescape has partnered with Lotte New York Palace hotel to debut the first fully automated AI massage experience.
- Subway® dares fans to ride the world’s first dip ‘n slides at their larger-than-life summer bash on July 27.
- From Sicily with love – MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily for the ultimate #EuroSummer cocktail. A toast to iconic Italy with the MARTINI Simona Spritz!
- Starbucks and Mercedes to install EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores in the US.
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets.
- Five years of cooperation between House of Hospitality en DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. The aim of this collaboration is to train and prepare young talent for employment in the hospitality industry. They just welcomed the hundredth student!
- On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the largest culinary event in the Netherlands, ‘100Chefs by Gault&Millau’, will take place at the Miele Experience Center in Vianen.
- From Wok to Walk to Wok to Dine: the chain has opened their sixth Amsterdam branch in the Pijp area. Here you can go for to-go wok dishes but you can also dine more elaborately.
Enjoy reading!
MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge | Fourth location at 22 Park Lane, London
19-7-2024
Amsterdam-based fine dining steakhouse restaurant MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge, which is part of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP, will open its doors in London in September 2024. Located at 22 Park Lane, on the former site of Trader Vic, MR PORTER’s slightly ambiguous and flavourful cuisine translates into pure and intriguing dishes. It is their fourth location after, Amsterdam, Barcelona and a pop-up in Ibiza.
‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell | An early retirement community pop-up
18-7-2024
Taco Bell in the US introduces its latest groundbreaking experience designed to redefine leisure lifestyle: The Cantinas, an early retirement community that promises a weekend getaway like no other. Here, guests can embrace the laid-back lifestyle of retirees, regardless of age. It will come to San Diego August 17-18, 2024.
Great marketing? Their fans are getting older too!
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Birthday treats | By Jarmusch hands out free pancakes
18-7-2024
Birthday treats: pancake-lovers in Rotterdam beware: tomorrow, July 19, By Jarmusch celebrates its seven-year anniversary! That’s why Rotterdam’s favourite all-day breakfast diner is handing out their signature dish for free on July 19 from early morning to late afternoon at both locations to every guest who comes to their party.
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Trends we spotted | Week 28
16-7-2024
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:
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduces a polymer-based material with unique properties. For those interested in #sustainable building!
- For foodies travelling to Slovenia this summer! The gastronomy in this country has reached another milestone, 63 restaurants listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide! Find them on TasteSlovenia.
- Outback steakhouse celebrated ‘National Onion Day’ with free bloomin’ onions back in June. A great example of how the capitalize on a ‘National Day’.
- Moët & Chandon, along with chef Yannick Alléno opened a pop-up in Paris for this Olympic summer: Moët in Paris by Allénos.
- Netflix will be opening Netflix House, an experiential entertainment venue where fans can experience their favourite shows and movies in real life. The first 2 locations will open in 2025.
- New York State introduces the SAFE (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) for Kids Act, to protect children from social media.
- Interesting initiative for cities? Attractions in Copenhagen reward climat-friendly actions with CopenPay.
- Having your meal delivered to your regular pub, Takeaway.com created ‘Caf’eetjes’ in Brussels. Would that work in the Netherlands?
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station introduces a welfare budget for employees in cooperation with empowr.
- And a mobile charcuterie stand by La Rosé Charcuterie! Great idea for events?
Enjoy reading!
“to Otomat or Notomat?” | At Belgian pizza chain Otomat
11-7-2024
Otomat serves ‘Heavenly pizza & glorious beer’ according to their website. It is a chain of pizza restaurants with branches in Antwerp (MAS), Ghent (with a view of ‘the Leie’ and a ‘Paddle in’), Bruges, Leuven and Mechelen. Otomat says it has reinvented the pizza experience and given it a unique Belgian twist. They create pizza with Flemish classics, the pizza bases have a local touch and, of course, the ‘beer pairings’! They have a special menu this summer and in addition they ask “to Otomat or Notomat?” upon entering. Curious?
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The Emory | Modern architecture in the heart of London
3-7-2024
Opening – July 2024, London, The Emory, a modern architectural masterpiece designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of RSHP, has officially opened its doors in Belgravia. The Emory is London’s first all-suite hotel and the latest opening by Maybourne, operator of Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. It is the group’s sixth hotel, including its two international properties The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera.
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Dolce by Wyndham Versailles opens in Domaine Du Montcel Park
1-7-2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has officially opened the doors to its newest hotel, the luxurious Dolce by Wyndham Versailles – Domaine du Montcel. Nestled in the outskirts of Paris in famed Domaine du Montcel Park, just minutes from the world-renowned Palace of Versailles, the striking 178-room resort sits on a charming estate in the heart of the beautiful Bièvre Valley and opens just as the world prepares to turn its competitive gaze to Paris this summer.
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Frank brunch, lunch & specialty coffee concept | Opens second location in Brussels
27-6-2024
Frank is opening a second location in Brussels, in the plinth of the new Citybox hotel on Stephania Square, in the Louiza neighbourhood. The new spot builds on the success of owners Mathias and Marianne’s first shop, next to the Monnaie. Frank’s philosophy will continue in the second establishment both during the day and in the evening. Frank and the hotel will open its doors in early September.
Boutique hotel The Diamond and Grand Café Heineken Hoek are opening in Amsterdam in August
27-6-2024
In August, boutique hotel The Diamond is opening its doors on Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein. This much talked-about hotel, designed by architect Robert Meijer, also brings back Grand Café Heineken Hoek, fully restyled and ready to make new hospitality history. The Diamond will open in phases, with more new concepts being introduced at the hotel after August.
100Chefs by Gault&Millau
Five year collaboration - House of Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam CS
MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily - credits HERO Image
'me and all hotel' Hanover
Starbucks and Mercedes bring EV Chargers to 0ver 100 Starbucks locations
Subway unveils the world’s first Dip N’ Slides
The first sit down restaurant - Wok to Walk
The first sit down restaurant - Wok to Walk
