Young entrepreneurs | The latest hospitality concepts in the Netherlands
28-10-2024
Highlighting a few of the latest hospitality concepts from young Dutch entrepreneurs. This month we are highlighting Caffé Combo and a fun retail concept, Sjaan in the Jordaan, both in Amsterdam. Furthermore, Café Claire in Utrecht and a great charcuterie concept called Bar Boteco in Amersfoort. Also the IJssel Restobar in Deventer, Restobar Tuur in Rosmalen and Bistro Amice in Warmond.
We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck with their endeavors!
Below is a list of 7 of the latest hospitality concepts.
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Moët Hennessy invests in French Bloom | Premium alcohol-free French sparkling wines
4-10-2024
Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits division of LVMH, has announced a strategic investment in French Bloom, the market leader in prestige alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake. The partnership reflects a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and French Bloom to lead together the future of sparkling wines without alcohol. French Bloom’s organic Chardonnay is sourced from the Languedoc region, chosen for its ability to produce a vibrant, flavourful base wine. Early harvests preserve the ideal acidity, essential for the balance and character of their sparkling cuvées. With a long tradition of organic viticulture, this region is perfectly aligned with the commitment to crafting alcohol-free sparklings—no added sugar, no sulphites, and low in calories.
The MSC World America will feature the world’s only ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’
1-10-2024
MSC Cruises is partnering with Eataly, the global ambassador of high-quality Italian food and wine, to offer guests an exclusive experience on the line’s new flagship. ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’ will debut alongside the ship’s other new restaurant and fast-casual food options, offering more choice and more convenience, while blending the cruise line’s signature European elegance with experiences tailored to the American market.
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MARTAN and Conscious Hotels | Amsterdam Fashion Week
9-9-2024
September 3rd 2024, MARTAN kicked off the latest edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week with a spectacular show at the Conscious Hotel Westerpark. The two sustainable brands found each other in their similar values earlier this year, resulting in a beautiful partnership. The SS’25 collection with the theme “international waters” made from old hotel linen, shows in collaboration with Conscious Hotels that beautiful things can also be sustainable. Director of Amsterdam Fashion Week, Danie Bles: ‘MARTAN’s show shows that when you join forces with the same core values you come up with a rock-solid concept. This makes the Conscious Hotel Westerpark the perfect partner and location and I am immensely proud to be able to showcase this collaboration at Amsterdam Fashion Week.’
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Franchise concept CoffeeHouse opens first branch in Amsterdam
5-9-2024
Opening – Founder and mastermind behind the well-known chain coffeecompany, Rick Bekkema, announced the start of a new coffee adventure this week. It has been 28 years since Bekkema founded coffeecompany and he thinks it’s time to shake up the coffee world again. On September 1st, the first branch of the new concept ‘CoffeeHouse’ opened on Amsterdam’s Gelderlandplein.
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Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center welcomes guests after renovation
5-9-2024
In October 2023, Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center started the renovation of the hotel on the Stationsplein in Breda. Now that this transformation has been successfully completed, the hotel is proud to welcome both business and leisure guests in a completely renovated interior, taking the ambience of the hotel to a higher level. The aim of the renovation was to better meet the needs of hotel guests and to offer both hotel guests and local guests more possibilities in terms of events and culinary experiences. Thanks to the renovation, the Leonardo Hotels Breda City Center seamlessly matches the distinctive ‘Leonardo product’ in which the chain wants to receive its guests. The official opening of the hotel and restaurant will take place on 3 October, in the presence of the mayor of Breda, Paul Depla.
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New entrepreneurs | The newest hospitality concepts of the Netherlands
3-9-2024
A number of new concepts have opened in the past few months. Last month, among other things, we wrote about the enthusiasm for Matcha concepts in Amsterdam! This month a little more variety in the newest hospitality concepts, from a Thai dessert shop in Utrecht or a restaurant in Bloemendaal to a unique pastry concept in Amsterdam! Also a special restaurant where they combine sound & taste and a well-known Mediterranean Street Food concept coming to Amsterdam. We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck! Below is a list of 7 of the newest catering concepts.
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Art event at INNSiDE by Meliá | Lose Yourself in Art Night
26-8-2024
This October, art lovers can once again immerse themselves in the 18th edition of the Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam. To get in the mood, lifestyle hotel INNSiDE by Meliá is bringing together various artists and speakers for an evening filled with workshops, live painting, panel discussions and more, allowing visitors to learn, get inspired and get creative. Limited tickets for Lose Yourself in Art Night on Thursday 5 September are now available.
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The foiling, electric shuttle ships of Candela will be deployed in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM
23-8-2024
A fleet of foiling, electric shuttle ships is set to be deployed on the Red Sea. In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. A video about NEOM can be found in this link. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history.
Reopening of The College Hotel Bar & Bistro | Classic French with a touch of Caribbean
23-8-2024
Reopening – On August 20th, The College Hotel on the Roelof Hartstraat in Amsterdam reopened its Bar & Bistro after an intensive renovation. Designer Piet Boon gave The College Hotel Bar & Bistro (as well as the rest of the hotel) a handsome new look and the kitchen has also been redesigned. Diners are welcome from morning till late at night – from coffee to cocktails and high tea to main course. And all with French elegance and a touch of Caribbean island vibes.
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam
Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam
