Brewery combines beer with tourism

18-3-2010

This brewery is not only popular for its beer and the guided tours, but also because of the company’s commitment to a better environment. The brewery is committed to promote the bicycle. It organizes annual cycling races, owns a ‘bike library’ and regularly organizes drive-in cinemas on their parking lot exclusively accessible to cyclists. 

Beerpints made from safetyglass

27-2-2010

Design Bridge has developed two new pints, which are much safer than traditional pints. The prototypes consist of Glass Plus (left photo) and Twin Wall (right photo). Glass Plus has a thin, transparent layer of organic resin on the inside and Twin Wall consists of two ultra-thin layers of glass which are joined together, similar to glass in car windshields. Both prototypes ensure that when the glass breaks, the dangerous glass shards are held together securely.

Sportsbeer

21-2-2010

Sportbrands and beer are not often related. Puma however, launches a special “Unity beer” with the upcoming world cup in South Africa in Mind.

Advertisement on beerpints

21-2-2010

The Hamburger Inn in Ohio has found a creative way to generate additional income. Both the glassware and the menus contain ads from local businesses.

Beer-robot

9-2-2010

Students from the Middlesex University in the UK have invented a beerrobot. The robot can travel a programmed route, and everyone who wants a new beer just needs to put his glass in the holder, the robot will fill it up and continue his route.

Trends we spotted | Week 39

28-9-2026

  • Le Nugguette - Burger King®gives new Chicken Nuggets the high-fashion treatmentLe Nugguette - Burger King®gives new Chicken Nuggets the high-fashion treatment
  • Accor introduces ALL Concierge - Hospitality's first end-to-end conversational travel companionAccor introduces ALL Concierge - Hospitality's first end-to-end conversational travel companion
  • BON - the world's first luxury theme park, has a soft-opening on October 24 for guests of Vidanta World Resort MexicoBON - the world's first luxury theme park, has a soft-opening on October 24 for guests of Vidanta World Resort Mexico
  • Nipple Tripel by Queer Beer - design by agency Studio SonsuzNipple Tripel by Queer Beer - design by agency Studio Sonsuz
  • NYC BAKERY RUN is back - organized by TIPSTER - on October 25NYC BAKERY RUN is back - organized by TIPSTER - on October 25

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 Instagram: a ‘Bar à Oeufs’ at restaurant Ter in Paris.
  • NYC BAKERY RUN is back with ten stops, including a treat at Eleven Madison Park! The free half marathon is organized by TIPSTER and takes place on October 25.
  • KFC introduces Open House in McKinney, Texas: a location where the brand will test new dishes and ideas.
  • BON (Beauty of Nature), the world’s first luxury theme park, has a soft opening on October 24 for guests of the VidantaWorld resort in Mexico.
  • Accor reaches a new milestone with the introduction of ALL Concierge, the first end-to-end conversational travel assistant deployed at scale in the hospitality sector.
  • Burger King recently introduced brand-new chicken nuggets with updated sauces in the US. And at the beginning of September, in the middle of fashion season, BK launched the season’s most unexpected accessory: Le Nugguette, a nugget-sized bag!
  • Queer Beer celebrates all breasts with the new Nipple Tripel, and the Queer Market Store in Amsterdam gets a boob-themed window display from October 9 through October 31. For every can of beer sold, €0.10 goes to breast cancer research.
  • Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has been named Netherlands’ Best Hotel Spa 2026 at the World Spa Awards.

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Pet-friendly hospitality | A list of great examples of how to treat your pet guests!

18-8-2026

  • Dog friendly welcome for Jimmy at Le Richebourg Hotel Restaurant & SpaDog friendly welcome for Jimmy at Le Richebourg Hotel Restaurant & Spa
  • Chief Happiness Officer Serene at Fairmont TokyoChief Happiness Officer Serene at Fairmont Tokyo
  • Maison Heler in Metz - welcomes guests with dogsMaison Heler in Metz - welcomes guests with dogs
  • The Doggy Route to Happiness - credits Helsinki PartnersThe Doggy Route to Happiness - credits Helsinki Partners

Your four-legged friend is part of the family, and most families want to take their pets along on holiday. Luxury travel is ready for its new VIP guests, and there is a whole world of business built around taking your best friend on your trip. Airlines allowing pets of all sizes in the cabin are popping up around the world, and luxury pet-friendly hotels are creating all kinds of extras for travelling pet owners. We have written many articles on pet-friendly hospitality offered by hotels and restaurants, and we have even spotted some wonderful terms for it: hosPETality, Bark-cuterie, pup-flight, poochini or a puppicino and dogstronomy. In this article, we have compiled a list of great examples of how to treat your pet guests!

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Trends we spotted | Week 33

14-8-2026

  • As of September 1 this will be Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Marktstad-SchagenAs of September 1 this will be Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Marktstad-Schagen
  • Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® launched the ‘Hard Rock Rising Music Competition’Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® launched the ‘Hard Rock Rising Music Competition’
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400
  • The Haunting debuts from the creators of MiracleThe Haunting debuts from the creators of Miracle

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:

  • Ipsos and IWSR published ‘The Consumer Trends Shaping Adult Beverages’, a new whitepaper commissioned by AB InBev. The study examines the choices and behavior of legal-drinking-age consumers.
  • Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola recently launched Hard Rock Rising. This music competition takes place in 34 countries and at 64 Hard Rock Cafes, offering emerging artists a stage.
  • Fletcher Hotels continues its growth ambitions with the acquisition of Hotel Marktstad and Slot Hotel Schagen.
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400 brings alpine-inspired design to Romania’s Bucegi Mountains.
  • Spotted on the Instagram account of ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France Charcuterie’ Arnaud Nicolas in Paris: a Croque Monsieur XXL made with pain de mie!
  • Also spotted on Instagram: the Caviar Hotline at the Park Lane New York! A fun idea to dedicate a number on your in-room telephone to a specialty of your own.
  • And also spotted online: the Pineau des Charentes Spritz.
  • Miracle Cocktails Inc., the company behind two of the world’s leading Christmas cocktail pop-ups, Miracle and Sippin’ Santa, unveils The Haunting, its first-ever Halloween pop-up bar experience.
  • Burger King Belgium advises all Belgians to leave the flame grilling to them. 😉

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Bar14 | Johan Cruijff ArenA opens the first frictionless stadium bar in the Netherlands

24-7-2026

  • Sjaak Swart explains how the frictionless Bar14 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA worksSjaak Swart explains how the frictionless Bar14 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA works
  • Bar14 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam - the first frictionless stadium bar in the NetherlandsBar14 in the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam - the first frictionless stadium bar in the Netherlands

The Johan Cruijff ArenA is the first stadium in the Netherlands to introduce a smart frictionless bar, Bar14. This innovation delivers a new visitor experience during matches and concerts. The high-tech bar kiosk uses advanced tracking and AI technology to automatically register which products visitors take and process payment directly. Usage is simple: visitors tap their smartphone upon entry to pay. Thanks to this modern technology, visitors are served faster and more efficiently. The cashierless bar will be used for the first time during Ajax – Burnley on July 26th.

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Trends we spotted | Week 30

24-7-2026

  • The McDonald’s restaurant in Breukelen is the Dutch flagship for the international World Menu Heist campaignThe McDonald’s restaurant in Breukelen is the Dutch flagship for the international World Menu Heist campaign
  • The Immersive Christmas Experience, ice!™ at the Gaylord Hotels has been announced alreadyThe Immersive Christmas Experience, ice!™ at the Gaylord Hotels has been announced already
  • Registration for the Horecava Awards 2027 is now openRegistration for the Horecava Awards 2027 is now open
  • Eberhardjes and Dolly Bellefleur launch limited edition ‘Liefde NOW’Eberhardjes and Dolly Bellefleur launch limited edition ‘Liefde NOW’
  • American Express and ALL Accor expand the power of membership with new global partnershipAmerican Express and ALL Accor expand the power of membership with new global partnership

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:

  • American Express and ALL Accor expand the power of membership with new global partnership.
  • Eberhardjes and Dolly Bellefleur launch limited edition ‘Liefde (love) NOW’, available at all STACH stores in Amsterdam.
  • Registration for the Horecava Awards 2027 is now open. Since July 23rd, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs in the foodservice industry are able to submit their most innovative product or concept.
  • Claridge’s has announced the publication of its first-ever book, Claridge’s: Queen of Hotels, Hotel of Kings.
  • POP+BARK and Rooftop Cinema Club UK are bringing dogs to the movies for a full day of dog-friendly rooftop cinema action on Sunday, August 16.
  • The McDonald’s restaurant in Breukelen, operated by the new franchisee Ronen van ’t Hoog, is the Dutch flagship location for the international ‘World Menu Heist’-campaign.
  • Are you already thinking about how to create a festive Christmas atmosphere in your hotel? The Immersive Christmas Experience, ice!™ at the Gaylord Hotels has already been announced!

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