Trends we spotted | Week 33

20-8-2024

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:

• Another ‘100 Best of’ list. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops!
• Shake Shack will use autonomous robot delivery by Serve Robotics via Uber Eats in the Los Angeles area.
• The O2 SURFTOWN MUC, Germany’s first and Europe’s largest surf park, recently opened its doors. They have a new globally unique wave technology.
• Utah’s Powder Mountain will soon double as a skiable outdoor art museum. That’s a great way to visit a museum, skiing through it!
• The Appellation chain announced the opening of urban resort MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill, Silicon Valley’s next culinary capital, in fall 2025.
• Curbit announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver innovative AI solution to the restaurant industry.
• Spotted on Instagram: Japanese Koshu Grapes aka Pink Cotton Candy Grapes. The grapes look delicious!
• Domino’s Pizza Belgium puts the popular Bicky pizza back on their menu. A collaboration with Bicky. The Bicky burger is a true classic in Belgium.

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Oktoberfest 2024 experience at the Mandrin Oriental Munich

1-8-2024

Mandarin Oriental, Munich has launched a special Oktoberfest experience, featuring a collaboration with a traditional provider of Bavarian attire, to allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of the world’s most famous beer festival. From September 21st to October 6th, Munich’s Theresienwiese will transform into a vibrant festival ground for the 189th Oktoberfest, captivating visitors from around the world with its festive spirit and timeless traditions.

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Trends we spotted | Week 30

29-7-2024

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:

• A sustainability focused food wholesaler for restaurants in London, Collectiv Food, created a new way of delivery, cutting emissions by 75% compared to competitors.
• State of Play Hospitality, an operator of tech-enhanced social entertainment concepts, signs lease to open a flagship ‘Flight Club’ in Manhattan, NYC.
• Croicheese or cheesecake croissant anybody?
• One litre buckets with Aperol Spritz or other cocktails at beach bar Stella Marina in Monterosso, Italy.
• Pop-up Wingstop restaurant in Paris during the Olympics! Wingstop is known for its cooked-to-order chicken wings, iconic flavors and housemade ranch.
• Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles sell pickles and they even had a pickle tasting station in LA. Now they opened a stand at the Farmers Market from which they sell Pickle Boats!
• Private aviation leader Flexjet, and London’s most exclusive new hotel, The Emory, have recently announced a bespoke collaboration, designed to offer guests the ultimate airborne hotel arrival experience, included in their stay.
• Ruby Hotels opened their 19th location, in Florence, Italy. Ruby Bea Hotel is located in the same building as Ruby Dante Workspaces.

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Celebrate Pride 2024 in the hospitality industry

23-7-2024

Amsterdam is celebrating inclusivity these weeks, with the PRIDE as highlight. Last Monday was Pink Monday in Tilburg and in the coming period there are LGBTIQA+ events in various cities in the Netherlands. Hotels are hosting events and restaurants are creating delicious rainbow dishes! A list of places that are paying attention to Pride 2024 and initiatives in the hospitality industry!

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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.

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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?

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Opening of Alma Bistro in ‘t Ginneken in Breda

9-7-2024

Opening – Chef Wouter van Laarhoven and hostess Malou Hagenaars opened Alma Bistro in the Dutch city Breda earlier this month. The gastronomic bistro is the couple’s third establishment after Michelin star restaurant Alma Fine Dining and Alma Bodega in Oisterwijk. Guests can enjoy high-quality bistro dishes and fine wines in a relaxed atmosphere with high-level service.

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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.

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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.

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