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Celebrate Christmas in a church | Bunk Amsterdam and Utrecht

30-11-2023

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The festive season at Bunk Amsterdam and Utrecht is about to kick off. Both locations will host events and Christmas dinners throughout December, adapted to the festive time of year. You are guaranteed a warm, cosy and lively atmosphere at both Bunk’s churches. The original cultural program perfectly complements the December month and holiday period. What remains unchanged is the typically approachable Bunk vibe. Everyone is welcome to experience the creativity and sense of community.

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Trends we spotted | Week 47

28-11-2023

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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 article about among others:

• A beautiful cake; a great idea for shared dining dessert for your Christmas dinner.
• The Christmas tree of the Pulitzer hotel in Amsterdam has been decorated by ROKSANDA.
• We wonder when the first branch of BelChicken, a fast-growing Belgian chain, will open in the Netherlands.
• For the seventh edition of Hertog Jan Grand Prestige Vatgerijpt, the four variants pay tribute to the shared craftsmanship behind distinctive Latin American distillates.
• In the US, autonomous robotic kiosks powered by Blendid technology selling smoothies with Thor’s Skyr will soon open.
• Sodexo, a global leader in quality-of-life services, is expanding its partnership with Bear Robotics to facilitate patient care.
• Mandarin Oriental hotels are taking their wellness to the next level while promoting mindfulness, silence and a digital detox. On 13 December, they will celebrate their ‘Silent Night’.

Enjoy reading!

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ROAM & Desert Inn Pub opens at Carlton Oasis Spijkenisse

24-11-2023

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Reopening – During the grand opening of the completely renovated restaurant ROAM & Desert Inn Pub, Carlton Oasis in Spijkenisse welcomed guests and locals to a renewed hospitality experience where everyone is welcome.

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Pop-up Vogue Café on national day against violence against women

23-11-2023

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Vogue is opening Vogue Café for the first time ever in the Netherlands, in collaboration with ‘StandUp’ by L’Oreal Paris. The two are joining forces on National Day Against Violence Against Women to draw attention to street harassment. The café will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on November 25^th and will feature special performances such as a performance by spoken word artist Zaire Krieger and singer Bente.

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After5 | Women meeting women during a fun night out

21-11-2023

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After5 brings together women who have never met before at some of the hottest restaurants in the city in an effort to ease the friendship-making process. Whether you want to meet up with new people in your city or just want a girls night out, it has never been easier to do so! Via the platform After5, you book a seat at the table, the rest will be arranged by them!

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Is your restaurant or hotel offering a ‘Black Friday’ deal?

21-11-2023

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Is your mailbox also filled with a flood of ‘Black Friday’ deals? Your social media feeds and the internet probably as well. However, there are very few ‘Black Friday’ deals from restaurants and hotels among them. Too bad! We have searched for some examples of how, as marketing for  restaurants and hotels, you and your guests can benefit from real ‘Black Friday’ deals.

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Thai Kitchen to the World | 4-hands dinner by Chris Naylor and Keng Vichianrat

20-11-2023

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On Tuesday evening December 5th, Thailand’s top chef Keng Vichianrat and master chef Chris Naylor of Restaurant Vermeer will join forces for a Thai-Dutch dinner. It is an initiative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand and part of the three days of Thai National Day festivities. The event is part of Thai Kitchen to the World, a long-term project promoting Thai cuisine, gastronomy and ingredients worldwide.

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Trends we spotted | Week 46

20-11-2023

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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 among others:

• McDonald’s X Crocs – a collaboration resulting in very special crocs.
• ‘Ravioles du Dauphine’, the recently opened Café Chelsea, which belongs to Hotel Chelsea in NYC, decided to put this classic dish on its menu.
• The Disney Treasure is Disney’s sixth themed cruise ship, with touches of well-known classics like ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars’ on board.
• It’s the season of perfume commercials! Absolut and Kahlúa launched an espresso martini perfume in collaboration with Imaginary Authors, and Nestle Toll House decided to launch ‘freshly baked biscuits’-skincare products with skincare brand Beekman 1802.
• The first location of restaurant Kernel is opening in New York next year. They will use robots to serve meat-free dishes.
• Fletcher Hotels in the Netherlands adjusted its policy on action vouchers in consultation with the Dutch Consumers’ Association.
• A new flavour combination from Heinz – Pickle Ketchup. Available in early 2024.
• The Connaught hotel in Mayfair has unveiled its legendary Christmas tree, decorated this year by the British artist and sculptor Rachel Whiteread.

Enjoy reading!

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Trends we spotted | Week 45

14-11-2023

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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’.

• ‘Cheers without tears’ – Sisters Kaat and Marie of The Mocktail Club make it easier to choose an alcohol-free alternative this New Year’s Eve.
• Too Good To Go also provides Magic Packages. Read on to see what’s in them!
• Dutch chef Ties van Oosten is cooking ‘Futuristic’ at Eatrenalin at the Europa-Park Resort.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station provides shelter for economically homeless people in cooperation with ROOM FOR CHANGE.
• The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will tour the United Kingdom again. Seems like a lot of fun, we would love that in the Netherlands too, right?
• Frostys Christmas Pop-Up is a spectacular bar with a cozy and enchanting Christmas ambiance. With 4 locations in America. Looks top notch with DJs, sexy Santa Clauses and elves.
• FLOWERBX, a luxury floral brand, is the new creative floral specialist in the lobby of the Corinthia hotel in London.
• Dinner overlooking NYC’s premier ice rink: the ‘après skate chalets’ at Rockefeller Plaza by Balsam Hill.
• We previously wrote about the cobots Flippy and Chippy and now we came across another revolutionary cobot. This one is called Hyphen and is currently being tested at Chipotle.

Enjoy reading!

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Unwrap the holiday magic at the Omni Hotels & Resorts | ‘Ticket to wonder’ package

10-11-2023

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Omni Hotels & Resorts helps to unwrap the holiday magic by giving away five-night stays to 50 lucky guests who book their ‘Ticket to Wonder’-package and unwrap a winning Periwinkle Ticket hidden in special-edition chocolate bars, created in partnership with Kate Weiser Chocolate.

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