Opening – Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama, a stunning new addition in the vibrant heart of Muscat. This inaugural Radisson-branded hotel in Oman features 165 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, offering an elevated experience for business and leisure travelers.
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Opening – Novotel, the globally renowned midscale hospitality brand, announces the opening of Novotel Tbilisi Center, featuring 176 rooms. The occasion heralds the arrival of Accor’s founding brand to Georgia and the South Caucasus region for the first time.
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CKE Restaurants Holdings Carl's Jr. ExpansionCKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. recently announced a new agreement with the Boparan Restaurant Group to develop Carl’s Jr.® restaurants in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This collaboration marks an exciting addition to CKE’s, the company behind Carl’s Jr., growing list of international locations and will bring guests the big, bold flavors the brand is known for worldwide. Carl’s Jr.’s crave-worthy menu includes over-the-top, juicy chargrilled burgers, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, and Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™.
With summer just around the corner, Amaro del Capo is the perfect addition to summer evenings to come. This bittersweet liqueur, originating from Calabria, embodies the authentic Italian taste and lifestyle, where extended dining, fun with family and friends, and long after-dinner conversations take centre stage. For more than a century, this drink is loved by Italians and the drink of choice during these after dinner sessions. Whether you drink it pure and ice-cold as a digestive or as an aperitif in a refreshing cocktail, one thing is certain: with every sip, Amaro del Capo takes you on a journey to Italy.
Cultivated seafood start-up Forsea Foods Ltd. put its cell-cultivated freshwater eel unagi creation to the test—the taste test, that is. The cultivated seafood start-up hosted an official tasting of its cultured freshwater eel at the chic Tel-Aviv restaurant ‘a’ and welcomed an intimate gathering of 40 guests. The exclusive group included investors, journalists, and key opinion leaders in the food industry, as well as representatives from the Japanese embassy and various Japanese food companies based in Israel.
We love eel and the fact that we better can’t eat it due to the fact it’s an endangered species, is such a pity. That’s why we love the idea of cell-cultivated eel unagi! Forsea Foods thinks that its debut product will be primed for commercial roll-out by 2026 and is currently forging connections with strategic partners in Japan. More details in this article and in the article we wrote about a tasting in Japan of the same eel in January 2024!
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Barstro Prins & Aap (Prince & Monkey) is launching exclusive bar takeovers with internationally renowned bartenders from World’s 50 Best Bars. On June 20, they will launch with a takeover by Nikos Bakoulis, co-founder of world-famous Athens bars The Clumsies and The Line, and currently bar consultant for Prins & Aap.
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11stijlenbier - Sûkerbôle Tripel & Sûkerlatte Blond New Frisian beers made of the ingredients of popular Frisian delicacies. The idea was born after a tasting during Covid. The initiators of 11stijlenbier (11 types of beers) came up with, among others, the Sûkerbôle Triple (caramel and light cinnamon), Frisse Drûge Woarst Wit (dry sausage wheat beer) and the Sûkerlatte Blond (anise). 11stijlenbier brews beers inspired by typical Frisian delicacies. From sugar bread to the local ‘drabbelkoek’ and from local dry sausage to sûkerlatte. By using characteristic ingredients during the brewing process, unique flavors and beers are created. In the end, 11stijlenbier will take you on a distinctive culinary journey through Friesland.
Opening – In the heart of bustling Dublin, Ruby is proud to unveil its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly Dublin. This is an exciting milestone, as it is the hotel group’s first location in Ireland, with 272 carefully designed rooms and an inviting bar and café of no less than 500 square metres. Meanwhile, it is the 18th hotel of Ruby Hotels in Europe.
Pulitzer Amsterdam, known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, announces the opening of its newest offerings with the Merchant Suite, the hotel’s largest suite so far, the Flower and Porcelain-themed Collector’s Suites, and a special step into the world of beauty and wellness with The Beauty House.
TRIBE opens its doors in the Art Nouveau district of central Riga, with the city’s coolest restaurants, bars, nightlife, museums and architecture just steps away. The new hotel features 81 smartly designed rooms with city or courtyard views, as well as carefully curated spaces designed to offer the freedom to rest, stay, play or work.
Opening – Restaurant Bisous has opened its doors on the Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam! The new bar-restaurant formula is the creation of entrepreneurs Bas Noorman and Lowie Jansen. Bisous, which means ‘kisses’ in French, pays tribute to the sensual Parisian haute couture restaurants. Come home in glamour!
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Opening – Barista Cafe, known for its quality coffee, fresh lunch dishes, artisanal sweets and homely ambiance, is opening a new store in the Leidsche Rijn Centrum in Utrecht. In the former premises of Doppio, Barista Cafe is creating a place that will act as the living room in the Leidsche Rijn Centre. Entrepreneurs Jos Brons and Sam van Doorn are looking forward to this new challenge. To kick off the festive opening, Jos and Sam will hand out free cappuccinos to visitors on Thursday May 30.
A collaborate for a sensorial summer experience! BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich collaborate for a summer sensation, introducing Chill & Sole from the BVLGARI ALLEGRA fragrance collection. FIVE Zurich’s outdoor Social Pool transforms into a sensory, Mediterranean oasis inspired by notes of Italian citrus, orange blossom, musks, and white amber. Kickstarting with an opening party on 31st May elevated with fashion illustrations by Aldo Sacchetti, BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich invite guests to revel in the essence of summer’s joy from June to August 2024.
Culinary robotics company Next Robot unveiled its latest innovation, ‘Al Dente’, at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Designed to automate the preparation read more
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On December 28 and 29, there probably isn’t a whole lot on your calendar. The days between Christmas and the turn of the year are generally days to recover from Christmas and prepare for a festive end to the year. To make these days even more fun you can go to ‘After Dinner Sip’ in Utrecht this year.
A party to make the dip between Christmas and New Year’s Eve more fun and one of the last parties before the start of the healthy or vegan January regime!
In August of this year we read about the first rumours that McDonald’s would introduce a new spin off called CosMc’s. Now the news is in the open and they started to trial in the first location Bolingbrook, Illinois. It’s opening today! The concept is based on CosMc, a McDonald’s-craving space alien, who first appeared as a character in the late 80’s and early 90’s promotional advertisements. CosMc’s is a new small-format, beverage-led concept that’s inspired by nostalgia and powered by a menu of bold, refreshing beverages and tasty treats.
The Berkeley launched its very own gift-wrapping service for Christmas shoppers as we enter the busiest time of the year. From gifts big to small, little and large, guests staying at The Berkeley will have access to the hotel’s Wrapper in Residence throughout the month of December.
A great small gesture for the guests of The Berkeley Hotel in London! Inspiration for luxury hotels in other shopping areas? And if you stay at this hotel. check out Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley most certainly if you have a sweet-tooth.
As finals season begins across college campuses nationwide, thousands of students find themselves without a Taco Bell® restaurant within walking distance – leaving them in distress when study session cravings hit. Recently Taco Bell at Home came to the rescue with the new ‘Taco Bell SOS Kits’, designed to give students on these campuses the mouthwatering Taco Bell goodness, even without a restaurant nearby. The kit features the newest Taco Bell at Home essentials from Kraft Heinz to recreate fan-favorite menu items.
Great idea to focus on students in their finals season!
During the holiday season everyone is always busy and part of it is last minute Christmas shopping in crowded and busy shopping streets. Bram Ladage, known for its delicious fries, is giving shoppers in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) a great surprise this December. “To surprise our Bram fans while shopping, we sprinkle the month of December with free ‘Brammetjes’ or in English Bramlets. To warm up while shopping, or to give away to family or friends under the Christmas tree. Convenient, because then you don’t have to go into the stores for other presents,” says Isabeau Ladage, responsible for the marketing.
Santa’s Official Post Office in Rovaniemi, Finland, is expected to receive over 30,000 letters daily from children and adults around the world this year. In a bid to attract novice elves, a magical cabin stay has been listed on Airbnb for guests – free of charge – to roll up their sleeves, lend a hand with the backlog of letters and experience the joy of the holiday season from the Arctic Circle. Booking for this special festive stay opens December 11 at airbnb.com/santa. Check out the exact time it opens in the article.
Last year McDonald’s gave their now adult fans the change to relive the feeling of opening a Happy Meal® box to see the surprises inside. The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box in the U.S. was the first Adult Happy Meal, this year they sparkle the nostalgic joy with the help of the visionary artist Kerwin Frost and some very special Buddies.
The G7 restaurant in Sittard (in the south of the Netherlands), located in the Gruizenkerkje (church) from 1634, has a new interior. With a mix of old church elements, modern comforts and international allure, is the interior unique for Sittard and matches the cooking level and ambitions of the owners Danny Meijers and Rik Opstals better.
Great idea to eat out in a church during the festive month of December, otherwise I’m sure too but the ambiance in the church is probably magical now. There are many more little churches where you can eat, like for example: Noor in Groningen, Bunk Amsterdam and Utrecht (you can also stay overnight here) and, for example, De Kleine Toren in Baarland and many more.
The festive season at Bunk Amsterdam and Utrecht is about to kick off. Both locations will host events and Christmas dinners throughout December, adapted to the festive time of year. You are guaranteed a warm, cosy and lively atmosphere at both Bunk’s churches. The original cultural program perfectly complements the December month and holiday period. What remains unchanged is the typically approachable Bunk vibe. Everyone is welcome to experience the creativity and sense of community.
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During the month December, Bagels & Beans in the Netherlands will be sharing their warmth in a very special way. In addition to bagels, coffee & happiness, they will now also literally share ‘warmth’. They will do so with something that many take for granted: a pair of socks.
For the heartwarming campaign ‘Who will you give warm feet? Share the warmth!” Bagels & Beans has joined forces with ‘Let’s do Goods’ and created unique Latte Art socks. For every pair of Latte Art socks sold, Bagels & Beans and ‘Let’s do Goods’ will donate a pair of socks to someone who desperately needs them. The goal is to work together with all bagel fans to provide as much warm feet as possible to homeless people in the Netherlands.
Update January 15: As a result of the December campaign ‘Who do you give warm feet? Share the warmth!’ Bagels & Beans has donated 5,000 pairs of new socks to homeless people in the Netherlands. In the week of January 8, the special donation socks were handed over to the Salvation Army locations in Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Reopening – During the grand opening of the completely renovated restaurant ROAM & Desert Inn Pub, Carlton Oasis in Spijkenisse welcomed guests and locals to a renewed hospitality experience where everyone is welcome.
Vogue is opening Vogue Café for the first time ever in the Netherlands, in collaboration with ‘StandUp’ by L’Oreal Paris. The two are joining forces on National Day Against Violence Against Women to draw attention to street harassment. The café will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on November 25th and will feature special performances such as a performance by spoken word artist Zaire Krieger and singer Bente.
We love the tradition of Claridge’s, London’s legendary Mayfair hotel, to have their Christmas Tree decorated by a, as they call it, long-time friend of the hotel. We have articles on many of their Christmas Trees decorated by famous designer friends, like for example Christian Louboutin in 2019 and Karl Lagerfeld back in 2017. This year it’s Louis Vuitton and we love their Art of Travel theme!
The Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2023 by Louis Vuitton brings together two illustrious names who have long celebrated the Art of Travel and crossed paths throughout their respective histories after both being founded in 1854.
Located in the Anna van den Vondelstraat, in the heart of Amsterdam, the hotel Maison ELLE Amsterdam will receive its first guests mid-December. This is the second worldwide establishment of the prestigious and successful Maison ELLE and the first outside of France.
After5 brings together women who have never met before at some of the hottest restaurants in the city in an effort to ease the friendship-making process. Whether you want to meet up with new people in your city or just want a girls night out, it has never been easier to do so! Via the platform After5, you book a seat at the table, the rest will be arranged by them!
Is your mailbox also filled with a flood of ‘Black Friday’ deals? Your social media feeds and the internet probably as well. However, there are very few ‘Black Friday’ deals from restaurants and hotels among them. Too bad! We have searched for some examples of how, as marketing for restaurants and hotels, you and your guests can benefit from real ‘Black Friday’ deals.
On Tuesday evening December 5th, Thailand’s top chef Keng Vichianrat and master chef Chris Naylor of Restaurant Vermeer will join forces for a Thai-Dutch dinner. It is an initiative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand and part of the three days of Thai National Day festivities. The event is part of Thai Kitchen to the World, a long-term project promoting Thai cuisine, gastronomy and ingredients worldwide.
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Good news for all the beer and wine lovers: Lowlander launches world’s first ever Beersecco (6.8%) and mixes beer and prosecco in the same bottle. A sparkling blend, brewed with botanicals. The result? Fresh, dry, a prominent grape flavour, herbal, citrus and a fluffy foam layer. A perfect alternative for a festive toast!
With a focus on recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency and ethical sourcing, hotel Kapellerput is a beacon of eco-friendly practices. They are now participating in the Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Program. A sustainable partnership for positive change.
Bols known as the world’s first cocktail brand is reopening the Bols Cocktail Academy in Amsterdam after a renovation. With the expansion to 21 high-end cocktail stations, ambitious, driven bartenders and entrepreneurs can improve their knowledge and skills in a brand new, professional and international academy. The Academy is ready for the future!
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Omni Hotels & Resorts helps to unwrap the holiday magic by giving away five-night stays to 50 lucky guests who book their ‘Ticket to Wonder’-package and unwrap a winning Periwinkle Ticket hidden in special-edition chocolate bars, created in partnership with Kate Weiser Chocolate.
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