Independent Hotel Show | Boutique hotels more popular than ever
11-3-2024
We’re seeing a big increase in the number of boutique hotels globally. Not only are more ‘independent’ hotels emerging, but large hotel chains are also investing in these luxury lifestyle hotels. Coming Tuesday, March 12 and 13, the Independent Hotel Show is taking place in the RAI in Amsterdam. A ’boutique fair’ for owners and managers of this type of hotel.
Trends we spotted | Week 07
19-2-2024
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:
- Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
- Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
- Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
- Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
- Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
- Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
- Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
- Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
- Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
- And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.
Enjoy reading!
IHCP’s Bucket List Program | Dutch hotel company makes staff dreams come true
16-2-2024
Dutch hotel management company ‘International Hotel Capital Partners’ (IHCP) is enabling employees to make their New Year’s resolutions come true, and at the companies expense. After introducing the Bucket List Program last year, it is time for the first payouts this year. With an explanation and an example!
Hotel Sosei Sapporo at the heart of the Japanese island of Hokkaido has opened
15-2-2024
On the island of Hokkaido, Japan’s fifth largest city did welcome the latest addition to the Accor Group’s MGallery Collection since of January 2024. Set in the Sosei East neighborhood, where the cultural heritage is as present as ever, Hotel Sosei Sapporo exalts Japanese tradition while integrating discreet touches of modernity and character. An eclectic mix for a destination that offers a complete getaway sensation.
We publish this opening because we like the design and architecture of Hotel Sosei Sapporo.
The Lana in Dubai | The first hotel of the Dorchester Collection in the Middle East
13-2-2024
Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana in Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests. An architectural statement designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living, offering 225 rooms and suites and eight new dining concepts; including four that have been created with three of the world’s most celebrated chefs. The hotel’s sophisticated interiors have been designed and executed by the famed Parisian duo, Gilles & Boissier and incorporate a carefully curated section of more than 50 art pieces, commissioned by local and global artists. The Lana will also be home to the first Dior Spa in the UAE, set to open in April 2024.
The All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle
13-2-2024
Recently, the All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle was introduced. This concept gives you the opportunity to get to know the versatility of French crémant, the alternative to champagne. Surprising taste combinations show that sparkling wines not only pair excellently with oysters or fine dining but are also a perfect match with popcorn, chocolate, or a slice of pizza. Bubbles are suitable for every moment of the day.
Inspiration for upcoming national and international days
13-2-2024
13 February 2024 – A blog by Marjolein van Spronsen, on using national and international days as inspiration. We mention these days 1 to 2 months upfront in our weekly trendletter. With links to the former trendletters. We don’t publish those articles on Horecatrends but of course everyone can subscribe to the weekly trendmail. 😉
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100% Sustainable JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer
12-2-2024
At the Dutch exhibition for the hospitality industry, the Horecava, the innovative JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer has been introduced. The main ingredient of the beer consists of the by-products of the Dutch popcorn producer JIMMY Products in Oud-Beijerland. The high-quality use of these popcorn by-products, combined with the already sustainable brewing methods of Brewery ‘Vet & Lazy’, it guarantees a unique and 100% sustainably brewed beer. Which is an important milestone.
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Trends we spotted | Week 06
12-2-2024
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:
- New ‘cathedral of fried chicken’ – restaurant COQODAQ – opened in New York. Great design!
- Clean the World is celebrating 15 years of making the world a better place with sustainable recycling solutions for the hospitality industry.
- From February 29th to March 3rd, IKEA will take over 28 Rue de Lappe close to Paris’s Bastille to celebrate the exhibition IKEA+, that will take place during Paris Fashion Week.
- McDonald’s restrooms in Japan have cleaning devices for phones, the WOSH of Wota.
- Stayokay is the first hostel chain in the world to switch completely to bamboo toilet paper from The Good Roll.
- Hobart’s Single Cup Washer allows one reusable cup to be washed in an energy-efficient and hygienic way.
- Exceptional bucket list locations of McDonald’s including the McSki and a beautiful location in Porto.
- 5 new dishes at THE BUTCHER restaurant chain in Amsterdam in collaboration with Frites Atelier.
Enjoy reading!
Instagram inspiration | Roses are Red or Bread?
9-2-2024
Do you also enjoy scrolling on Instagram? We do!! Every week we come across inspiration that we often share in our weekly article ‘Trends we spotted’. This week we came across so many of them! Among others, a ‘duck in your coffee’, a bouquet of croissants under the motto ‘are roses red or bread’, hot milkshakes, Cookizza’s by Cedric Grolet and much more. That deserves its own article!
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Independent Hotel Show | Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, de boutique collection van IHG
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, de boutique collection van IHG. 
