Sustainable built hotel in six days
16-11-2010
In the Chinese city of Changsha a sustainable summer hotel was built in just six days. The 15-storey hotel that was put together from prefabricated building blocks. During construction, 6x less material was used and only 1% waste was produced. The building is very sustainable using 5x less energy than usual, it is powered by solar energy, thermal isolation in the walls and the roof, triple windows and LED lighting. Additional advantage for the guests is that the air in the hotel is 20 times cleaner than outside!
Hotel rewards eco-friendly guests
12-11-2010
The Charles Hotel in Cambridge offers guests free charging stations for electric cars. The hotel also works with a so-called Nanomax system. This system measures the weight and volume of arriveng cars. The smaller and more environmentally friendly the car is, the less parking fee you pay. The parkingspots for environmentally friendly cars are marked with colorful graphics and feature energy-efficient lighting.
Smartphone opens hotelroom
7-11-2010
The next four months The Clarion Hotel Stockholm will test whether it is possible to use a smartphone asa roomkey and check-in device. Guests receive a temporary phone equipped with a so-called NFC chip. This chip allows the exchange of data between different devices. The smartphone as a key would also be safer than a traditional key. In case of theft or loss it can be blocked. Previously spotted in March: smartphone opens doors by Open Ways.
Pick your charity
4-11-2010
Customers of Blue State Coffee shops in Providence in the U.S. can decide for their own to which charity the coffee chain donates part of its revenue. With every coffee purchased, the customer receives a coin, this coin can then be placed in different containers. Each box represents a good cause. Since its opening in 2007 Blue State Coffee has donated more than $ 175,000 to over 50 charities.
Movenpick Ramallah
1-11-2010
The Swiss Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts opens its first five star hotel in Ramallah on the Westbank. With the construction of this hotel, Mövenpick indicates that the former Palestinian conflict area is ready for tourism and business. The hotel is realized for the estimated amount of $ 40,000,000 with a total of 171 rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center, seven conference rooms and a luxurious restaurant and bar.
Flashmob, an inspiration
30-10-2010
Een Iphone concert in de New Yorkse metro. Het filmpje is al weer 3 miljoen keer gezien! Op de Food Inspiration Days in Eindhoven, dansende flashmobs gezien! Wanneer zien we de eerste flashmob bedacht door een restaurant? Wij hebben wel een aantal originele ideeën! Wil je weten welke? Volg ons op twitter, stuur een mail of DM.
Waterpebble for a quick shower
23-10-2010
With the Waterpebble you use less water when taking a shower. By placing the pebble near the drain, it measures the waterconsumption. A green, yellow and red light show when you should stop showering. Each time the pebble is used , the time span between green and red light will be shorter resulting in shorter showers thus less water is consumed.
Doront hotel Schiphol Airport opens Fairtrade-floor
16-10-2010
On October 11th , the Dorint hotel at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport opened the world’s first Green & Fairtrade floor. The forty rooms and suites are part of the new sustainable facilities that the hotel offers guests forgreen and fair accommodation and meetings.
Take your dog for a drink
14-10-2010
At the Sniff Dog Hotel in Portland, Oregon, you can not only stay at the hotel, the reception and the spa, they now opened a café. In this cozy café can owner and dog can enjoy the company of other people and dogs.
Moet & Chandon Bar Bou
13-10-2010
The Bar Boy, symbolizing the 60’s has had a facelift by Moët & Chandon. This Boy Bar consists of three parts, the lower part where the bottles are cooled, the middle part which has room for four glasses and the upper compartment whoch has room for accessories. On the outside the Bar Boy finished with a black lacquer and inside is finished with leather.
