Trends we spotted week 31
5-8-2022
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 amongst others a recipe for a frozen salted espresso martini cocktail, sound delicious doesn’t it? And Zero sugar wine from Italy from Pure the Winery!
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And 2 openings in London for foodies! Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf will open restaurant Bossa in Marylebone and the two Michelin starred Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa will open restaurant JOIA in in London’s first art’otel.
For those who love to bake, check out the inspiring Instagram account of NUDAKE, they opened their fourth location in Seoul with the introduction of a ‘Burger Cake’. And would you pay €60,= for an espresso? They serve it at Ettore’s Espresso Bar at H.R. Owen Bugatti in Mayfair, London.
Restaurant Loetje needs staff, check out what they offer in a market where every restaurant is looking for staff. And check out whether you want to download the Accor’s annual Masters of Travel 2022 report! Accor also published their half year 2022 results.
‘Klooster Summer Festival’ at hotel The Anthony in Utrecht
1-8-2022
Music lovers can enjoy music in many different styles this summer in Utrecht at the ‘Klooster (Convent) Summer Festival at the hotel The Anthony. The atmospheric hotel organizes a musical event once or twice a week in August and September, in collaboration with Utrecht partners such as brewery vandeStreek.
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Kinfill | Sustainable cleaning products in concentrated form
1-8-2022
Kinfill is a sustainable brand that features an innovative collection of homecare products that contributes to a cleaner planet. Their reusable ‘forever glass bottles’ ensure that no plastic is used and refills are delivered in small bottles that can be diluted with tap water. They have a wide range of products (cleaning sprays, soap bars, hand towels etc.) for every area, including the kitchen. Since they do not use any chemical substances, their products are ideal to use in the hospitality industry and you never have to worry that harmful substances will reach the guest. Kinfill has recently been offered and used by several coffee shops, including the well-known coffee bar Saint-Jean in Amsterdam.
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The PROUDEST Terrace | on the rooftop terrace of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station
29-7-2022
DRAGTASTIC 4 will guide the SkyLaganza Drag Event during Pride Amsterdam. Drag Race Holland season 2 winner Vanessa van Cartier is accompanied by My Little Puny, Keta Minaj and Tabitha during the SkyLaganza Drag Queen Event. The event takes place during Pride Amsterdam on 3 August at SkyLounge Amsterdam, on ‘The PROUDEST Terrace’, the roof terrace on the 11th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station. During the month of August the hotel is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. This year Pride Amsterdam will take place from July 30 to August 7.
Trends we spotted | Week 30
29-7-2022
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 whiskey made of green crabs and train trips are getting more and more popular, we spotted the Costa Verde Express. A train trip from Basque Country to Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia in Spain.
Inspiration spotted on Instagram, the cutest tea room in Paris, Long & Tea. For if you’re going to Paris and love sweet treats! And the ‘Classic Root Beer Float’ by Afters Ice Cream, would you like to try your beer will a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream?
Some news from London: Barrafina is opening their fifth location in London, Barrafina Borough Yards. The serve authentic regional dishes from around Spain and they also have a location at Coal Drops Yard, great place to eat before you take the train back to the mainland! And the ‘Emo’ makeover for Wendy’s Logo at a new location in Camden is great! Check it out in the article.
Saudi Arabia plans to build a hyper-futuristic city in the desert that it calls NEOM. They unveiled a PR video of THE LINE part of the NEOM project. THE LINE is only 200 meters wide, 170 kilometers long and 500 meters above sea level. We wonder which hotel chains we might spot in this city!
CITY ID continues European expansion with acquisition in the heart of Dublin. And ‘Bij Jef Restaurant & Hotel’ on Texel, a member since 2017 of Relais & Chateaux, was awarded five stars, the highest number of stars possible, by Hotel Stars. They are now not only the only restaurant near the Dutch Wadden Sea with a Michelin star, but also the only five-star hotel there.
Lifestyle-apartment hotel brand Locke opens aparthotel WunderLocke in Munich
25-7-2022
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is expanding in Europe with the opening of aparthotel WunderLocke – a hospitality concept in Munich that is the most ambitious Locke hotel to date. Open for short and long stays from 17 July, WunderLocke is the ideal starting point for locals and tourists alike to discover the up-and-coming Sendling district.
Bolsius Professional introduces sustainable refill candle concept StylEco®
22-7-2022
Bolsius Professional from Schijndel in the Netherlands will introduce the first refillable candle concept StylEco® in September 2022. This is the first refill candle concept for the hospitality industry in which the candle burns up completely without waste or residue. This cozy candle in a stylish glass holder also burns for 50 hours, is made of sustainable raw materials and is easily replaceable.
W Costa Navarino will open this August
22-7-2022
Opening – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Greece on August 11th with the opening of W Costa Navarino. Bookings are now open for the new property which welcomes exclusively adults and young adults over 12 years old, and is located in Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort area of Costa Navarino. This is the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese.
Summer theatre at hotel Kapellerput
21-7-2022
Theatre agency Damen en de Heer will organise a series of open-air theatre performances at hotel Kapellerput this summer. It’s the second year for this summer theatre and all performances will take place in the outdoor theatre of Kapellerput. On six Saturday evenings during the summer holidays, various artists will be on stage with a diverse programme. The first performance takes place this Saturday, July 23.
Trends we spotted | Week 27
11-7-2022
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 amongst others ‘World of Barbie’ near Toronto, Canada and ‘Bistrot Top Chef’ opened in France last week. They only serve dishes made by the candidates during the different seasons!
Aruba will host the Fourth Annual Vow Renewal on August 11 on the beautiful Eagle Beach! And the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago will celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 17) with free ice cream and the world’s first outdoor Sprinkle Pool.
The Connaught hotel in London announces the unveiling of a new hidden gem in the heart of the hotel – The Connaught Cigar Merchants. And the World’s 50 Best Restaurants announces the 51-100 list for 2022.
The Munich ice cream shop, Keep Bañana, turns rescued, overripe bananas into vegan soft serve and in the USA Dutch Bros serves new nostalgic drinks: Cookie Dough Cold Brew and the frozen Cookie Dough Freeze. It sound like we would love these sweet cold brews here in Europe as well!
From the Netherlands: LocalTea. They developed a unique tea plant which means that tea can be grown anywhere in Europe now. By growing and producing tea locally, LocalTea saves 96-99% water, energy and CO2!
Loetje Reeuwijk
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