Trends we spotted | Week 22

4-6-2025

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:

•  Apply sunscreen, unwind and explore: this is what summer feels like at Bagels & Beans with Naïf.
•  Le Provençal partners with Hôtel Belles Rives for five-star luxury on the French Riviera.
• Aalten launches local summer beer ‘De Witte Linde’.
• The Nolet Copper Club opens its doors: mix your own cocktail among gleaming heritage.
• Exclusive wardrobe: fashionable uniforms for the Rosewood Amsterdam team.

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Radisson Hotel Group opens first ‘Verified Net Zero’ hotels in Oslo and Manchester

28-5-2025

The Radisson Hotel Group becomes the first international hotel chain to open two ‘Verified Net Zero’ hotels, located in Oslo and Manchester. These hotels already meet international sustainability standards that are not expected to be widely implemented in the hospitality industry until 2040. Independent verification by TÜV Rheinland confirms that both properties have eliminated their direct CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and significantly reduced indirect emissions (Scope 3) in accordance with the GHG (GreenHouse Gas) Protocol. Remaining emissions are offset through nature-based solutions, such as forest and soil restoration projects.

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Trends we spotted | Week 21

27-5-2025

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:

• Belgian winemakers are launching a new quality label for sparkling wines from Belgian soil: BelBul.
• Belgian poké bowl chain Hawaiian has reached a special milestone with the opening of their 50th outlet.
• British climate-positive vodka brand Sapling is now also available in the Netherlands.
• The Sandwich Series, an inspiration for hospitality companies.
• The ‘Press for Picnic’ pop-up from Blank Street in New York, nice idea for summer?
• Parmigiano Reggiano Gran Riserva 36 months with black summer truffle from Bonat Farm!
• Ahead of World Ocean Day (June 8), Novotel is celebrating one year of sustainable collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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A Disney Theme Park is coming to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

20-5-2025

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, a leading developer of entertainment destinations in Abu Dhabi, have announced plans to build a large-scale Disney theme park and resort on Yas Island. This will be Disney’s seventh resort worldwide and the first in the Middle East and Africa. The announcement was celebrated early May with a spectacular drone show featuring more than 9,000 drones.

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From the rooftop to your plate | Honey at Restaurant Vestdijk47 in Eindhoven

19-5-2025

Tomorrow, May 20th, is World Bee Day! On the rooftop of the Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne Hotel, home to restaurant Vestdijk47, lives a special population of honeybees. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is putting their rooftop honey in the spotlight.

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Trends we spotted | Week 20

19-5-2025