Trends we spotted | Week 07
a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in Florence
Radisson Hotel Group continues its growth in Europe
Restyling for restaurant Elements at the sustainable Bucutu & Tara Beach Resort 
The Dutch National Week Without Meat & Dairy 
Can Caps - credits koozie eu
Corner Bakery Cafe® creates the Teddy Latte to celebrate Paddington in Peru
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Maastricht City Center - credits Enrique Meesters
McDonald's Germany created a Burger Dialogue
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:
- At Marian’s Restaurant in NYC on Greenwich Avenue, they serve a Jello Negroni next to their Negroni. Spotted on Instagram.
- With the highly anticipated release of Paddington in Peru, Corner Bakery Cafe® invites guests to enjoy the perfect pairing – the Teddy Latte and Teddy Milk.
- The rebranding of the former Eden Hotels has begun, Designhotel Maastricht is now called Leonardo Boutique Hotel Maastricht City Center.
- Restaurant Elements at the sustainable Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba has been renovated by the Dutch interior design agency FG Stijl.
- The Dutch National Week Without Meat & Dairy (March 3 to March 9 2025) takes a local approach in its already eighth edition.
- McDonald’s Germany sought to engage young people and politicians in conversation during their Burger Dialogue.
- For those who prefer a bottle to a can but only have cans in the house: the Can Caps.
- a&o Hostels officially open the doors of a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in Florence.
- Radisson Hotel Group continues its growth in Europe with the opening of two new hotels: Radisson RED Galway in Ireland and the Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa in the UK.
Enjoy reading!
Perfect Pairing | Corner Bakery’s Teddy Latte and Paddington in Peru
With the release of STUDIOCANAL’S ‘Paddington in Peru’ which did hit the theaters on February 14, the Corner Bakery Cafe® (with multiple locations in the US) invites guests to enjoy the perfect pairing with the movie, their Teddy Latte and Teddy Milk. Inspired by the warmth and nostalgia of childhood treats, these delightful beverages bring cozy comfort to families looking to share a special moment together before or after watching Paddington’s latest adventure. More details in their press release, linked in the title. Great combo!
Rebranding former Eden Hotels started | Designhotel Maastricht now Leonardo Boutique Hotel Maastricht City Center
Designhotel Maastricht is the first hotel within the recently acquired 12 Eden Hotels of the Zien Group to be transformed into a Leonardo Boutique Hotel. The hotel will continue under the name Leonardo Boutique Hotel Maastricht City Center. This marks the beginning of a large-scale rebranding of 12 acquired Dutch hotels by the Leonardo Hotels Group, integrating the naming, branding and systems into the Leonardo network and also planning large-scale refurbishments. Besides Designhotel Maastricht, Leonardo Hotels added five hotels in Amsterdam to its portfolio, including the well-known Eden Hotel Amsterdam, the iconic The Manor, The Lancaster Amsterdam, the well-known Jan Luyken Amsterdam and The ED Amsterdam. With six more hotels at prime locations in major cities such as Babylon Hotel The Hague, Savoy Hotel Rotterdam, Crown Hotel Eindhoven, City Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Hengelo, Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Leonardo Hotels becomes one of the leading major hotel chains in the region. The chain’s portfolio in the Benelux will consist of 28 hotels and more than 4,000 hotel rooms after rebranding and remodelling. More information via their website, linked in the title.
Elements restaurant at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba renovated by the Dutch design agency FG Stijl
FG Stijl the design agency from Amsterdam created the new design for restaurant Elements at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. The close collaboration with experienced Aruban craftsmen resulted in a beautiful collaboration and a leading new design restaurant on the island. In a world where time and space are the ultimate luxury, this is paramount at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. This approach is reflected in the restaurant’s new, functional and fascinating design. The large floor-to-ceiling windows allow Aruba’s abundant sunlight to flood in, merging the feeling of indoors and outdoors. Every detail in the design – the materials, textures and colours – is inspired by Aruba’s nature.
Elements is recognised as a pioneer in the Caribbean in ‘farm-to-future’ dining. As such, the restaurant embraces sustainable and local cuisine. Executive Chef Federico Marin and Director of Food & Beverage Nicolas Nemalceff have created a new menu with dishes that all contain a Mediterranean flair. The resort, including this new dining experience, combines relaxed luxury and has been the leader for years as the first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel in the Caribbean. Bucuti is also ranked in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in the World every year. More details on their website, linked in the title.
National Week Without Meat & Dairy takes local approach in already their eighth edition
From March 3rd to 9th 2025, the eighth edition of the National Week Without Meat & Dairy, the Dutch campaign to switch to sustainable eating behaviour will take place. This year’s focus is on a local approach. Research conducted by independent research firm Norstat on behalf of the Week Without Meat Foundation shows that the eating behaviour and participation during the campaign varies between different regions in the Netherlands. For example, in the big cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague) only 18% of people eat meat daily, while in the north of the Netherlands (Drenthe, Friesland, Groningen) this rises to 36%. The difference in dairy consumption is also striking: 59% of residents in the north consume dairy daily, compared to 35% in major cities.
Although awareness of the campaign is almost equal throughout the Netherlands (on average 44% of Dutch people know about the campaign), participation in the northern provinces lags significantly behind at 10% compared to the rest of the country, where participation ranges between 19% and 25%. Nevertheless, the majority (68%) of residents in the north say they would like to eat less meat, and a majority supports an ambitious sustainability policy. This shows that there is indeed a willingness to change, if given the right support and inspiration. This year, the campaign will capitalise on this with a positive tone, humour and practical tools! More details, including how to join, can be found on their website, link in title.
Burger Dialogue | McDonald’s Germany attempts to bring young people and politicians together in conversation
McDonald’s Germany introduced a new form of dialogue for young people. The series of events started on February 11, shortly before the general election with the first ‘Citizen Dialogue’ in Berlin under the slogan ‘Future and cohesion in Germany’. Politicians Philipp Amthor (CDU), Elvan Korkmaz-Emre (SPD) and Jamila Schäfer (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) did answer questions from Gen Z and influencers: @321maxx, @marcoxart und @helenaclear. Interested parties could watch or participate live at the McDonald’s restaurant in the Mall of Berlin or digitally via a livestream on the company’s YouTube channel.
Can Caps | For 33 & 50 cl cans
In response to our trendmail last week, we were sent a brochure about Koozie’s Eizook Can Caps. We hadn’t seen these kinds of caps before, have you? For those who prefer a bottle to a can but only have cans in the house! 😉 You can buy them at the webshop, linked in the title.
a&o opens new hostel in Florence | a&o Firenze Campo di Marte
a&o Hostels officially opens the doors of a&o Firenze Campo di Marte in Florence. This new hostel, with 119 rooms and 466 beds, is conveniently located just a 30-minute walk from the famous Piazza del Duomo and ten minutes from the Asics Firenze Marathon stadium.
The former office building has been completely renovated and now offers modern and affordable accommodation in the Tuscan capital. The building’s design includes a bright and spacious lobby with a glass frontage over two floors, a breakfast room with an outdoor terrace and unique AI-generated wall panels. a&o Firenze Campo di Marte introduces a range of innovative amenities that contribute to a comfortable and efficient guest experience. Such as:
- Self check-in: Seven terminals support a quick check-in process in 13 languages.
- Sustainability: Solar panels and a rooftop solar water heater system generate electricity and hot water.
- Smart temperature control: Modern water-cooled air conditioning for energy-efficient comfort.
- Mobile keys: The a&o app can be used as a digital room key.
- Robotic cleaning: Automatic vacuuming and mopping robots keep the corridors and lobby clean 24/7.
- Parking and charging: 40 underground parking spaces, including charging stations for electric vehicles.
More details on their website, link in title.
Two new hotels in Ireland and UK for Radisson Hotel Group
The Radisson Hotel Group continues its growth in Europe with the opening of two new hotels: Radisson RED Galway in Ireland and Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, in the UK. Both hotels offer a unique combination of high design, rich culture and excellent facilities, promising guests an unforgettable experience.
Negroni with a twist at Marian’s Restauant
It might be that this reel got our attention because one of us loves a Negroni! At Marian’s Restaurant NYC on Greenwich Avenue, they serve a Negroni, with a Jello Negroni (with a Jell-O shot) next to it. Link to their website in the title.
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