Trends we spotted | Week 45

10-11-2017

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week, amongst others about a pop-up Anti-Trump bar, Twumps and Amsterdam will get a Residence Inn by Marriott in 2018.

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Phil, the AccorHotels bot | Available on Google Assistant

10-11-2017

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AccorHotels counts among the first apps available in France on the Actions on Google platform, which lets brands create applications – known as “Actions” – for Google Assistant. Since October 26, it has therefore been possible to interact with Phil, the AccorHotels bot, using Google Assistant. A simple instruction – “Ok Google, I want to talk to AccorHotels” – and the conversation starts on smartphones (Android and iOS), the hands-free smart speaker Google Home or any compatible device. lees verder

Long Stay Short | Hostel 2.0 or poshtel

7-11-2017

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  • Hostel Long Story ShortDorm Hostel Long Story Short
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  • Hostel Long Story ShortKamer Hostel Long Story Short
  • Hostel Long Story ShortZithoek kamer 2 Hostel Long Story Short
  • Hostel Long Story ShortBadkamer Hostel Long Story Short
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  • Hostel Long Story Short Vergaderzaal Hostel Long Story Short

Long Story Short is a new hostel in Czech Republic, but it is hard to tell that it is a hostel. The industrial look and original design give the hostel a modern an exclusive appearance. Nevertheless, is it possible to have a relatively low priced overnight stay in a dorm or private room. A perfect example of the current trend in the hostel industry where luxury is getting a higher priority.

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Trends we spotted | Week 44

3-11-2017

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week, amongst others about the Michelin stars for restaurants in New York and a journalist of Robb Report tried a cup of coffee of $ 55!

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | Introduces an Instagram butler and an InstaTrail

31-10-2017

  • Conrad Maldives Rangali IslandConrad Maldives Rangali Island

At the Conrad Rangali Hotel, guests can hire an Instagram butler to help them make the perfect photos, you know those kind of images that makes your homefront jealous! The Conrad Rangali Hotel is located on the tropical island of the Maldives and initiated this in the context of their ‘Stay Inspired’ initiative. Instagram worthy pictures are becoming increasingly important and we spotted several hotels in the past responding to this fact. They all respond to the need for that one image taken from the right angle and at the right time. With the Instagram butler, it must be possible to take images of the beautiful beaches and evenly beautiful sunsets of the Maldives.

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Le Compostier | A worm hotel for restaurants

30-10-2017

One of the first worm hotels of Le Compostier was recently placed at Restaurant As in Amsterdam. In the worm hotel, chefs can compost vegetables and fruit at their own location and use the compost directly in their own garden. This way kitchens from restaurants become circular. lees verder

Ccasa Hostel | Container Urbanisme

25-10-2017

For years, we have seen all kinds of examples of Container Urbanism. Student houses in Amsterdam, foodtrucks, hotels, markets that are made up of containers and hotels as well. The Ccasa Hostel in Vietnam is made up of three stacked shipping containers that function as rooms in the hotel. The recycled hotel was intended for backpackers more so than long-staying tourists and it provides a multitude of features that promote interactions much like hostels do. lees verder

PopPods | Powernapping in London

24-10-2017

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  • Pop & RestThe guys behind Pop & Rest
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  • PopPods from Pop & RestPopPods from Pop & Rest (image Facebook)

PopPods are the first space to nap, shower and relax, you can book your private pod to use for 30 mins or longer. Located at 12 Bache’s Street, N1 6 DL in London. PopPods opened in the beginning of October 2017 and this new sleep and relaxation experience is created by the startup Pop & Rest. Different studies show that a powernap improves performance and alertness. So if you’re just one day in London for sightseeing or shopping, stop by and take a powernap!

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The Marvelmat | Some extra service towards your guest

20-10-2017

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  • The MarvelmatThe Marvelmat

Many dangerous and painful things can happen in a bathroom. At the moment you reach the age of 55, one slip can result in a bruising or fracture. The Marvelmat offers a solution to this problem. The mat gives you the highest level of safety and comfort during shower time. Hotels can add the hygienic mat to its amenities by using a small bag. It is a unique, patented, disposable and non-skid bathmat. Besides the regular design, a hotel can customize it with logo’s, pictures or texts, with the range of all colours available. lees verder

Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos | A ‘snow sauna’ made almost entirely from snow

13-10-2017

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  • Artic SnowHotel & Glas IgloosArctic SnowHotel
  • Artic SnowHotel & Glas IgloosArctic SnowHotel
  • Artic SnowHotel & Glas IgloosArctic SnowHotel

The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Finland will open their door again this year until March 31. The SnowHotel is carved each year to be different in appearance. The hotel’s latest attraction is a sauna that, apart from the wooden lats for punters to sit on, has a structure entirely made from snow. lees verder

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