The outdoor-focused collection by Marriott Bonvoy will launch in 2025

23-12-2024

  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits TrailbornMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Trailborn
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits TrailbornMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Trailborn
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits TrailbornMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Trailborn
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits TrailbornMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Trailborn
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard CabinsMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard Cabins
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard CabinsMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard Cabins
  • Marriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard CabinsMarriott International Explores the Outdoors - credits Postcard Cabins

Marriott International is diving into the outdoor travel market by acquiring Postcard Cabins, a startup with 1,200 tiny cabins near U.S. parks and urban hubs. This move supports a new outdoor-focused collection by Marriott Bonvoy launching in 2025, aimed at travellers seeking nature experiences with modern comforts. Alongside Postcard Cabins, Marriott is partnering with Trailborn to cater to the growing demand for upscale outdoor stays.

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Trends we spotted | Week 51

20-12-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • Van links naar rechts: Fabio Antonini, Raul Mini en Laura Martini. (Foto: Rinze Vegelien / Today’s Brew)Van links naar rechts: Fabio Antonini, Raul Mini en Laura Martini. (Foto: Rinze Vegelien / Today’s Brew)
  • Top-Loaded Frites bij Dave's Hot ChickenTop-Loaded Frites bij Dave's Hot Chicken
  • Bospresso for a Rooibos cappuccino or latteBospresso for a Rooibos cappuccino or latte
  • WE ARE EDN | New, family-friendly, all-day dining concept in AmsterdamWE ARE EDN | New, family-friendly, all-day dining concept in Amsterdam
  • Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - Margarita FlightRodrigo's Mexican Grill - Margarita Flight
  • Restaurant Aroma in VaassenRestaurant Aroma in Vaassen

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:

  • Dirty Sodas – we wonder if Europe will be taking over this trend from Utah? It’s served at for example SWIG, ‘home of the original dirty soda’, as they call themselves.
  • Some inspiration via Instagram: we love the stick library of the Sanctuary Beach Resort and the simple but festive looking ‘Snowman Latte. Why not serve slices of this festive looking Tiramisu Cabin? We love The Santa Lucia Kayak Parade in the canals of Copenhagen, by restaurant Kayak Bar. And the ‘Embassy Diplomat Screens’, a very luxurious cinema in Thailand.
  • A cocktail flight as inspiration! Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill created a margarita flight.
  • Top-Loaded Fries at Dave’s Hot Chicken.
  • New products for ice tea series BOS – with the BOSpresso you make the perfect Rooibos Cappuccino or Latte.
  • WE ARE EDN is a new, approachable, family-friendly, all-day dining concept in Amsterdam.
  • Progressive Slow Food restaurant Pianeta Terra was ranked 31st in the 50 Top Italy list of 50 best Italian restaurants in the world. Making it the best Italian restaurant in the Netherlands. There is another Italian restaurant in the Netherlands on the list: at spot 45 is chef Pasquale Carfora’s restaurant Aroma in Vaassen.

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Headspace’s science behind sleep, presented by the ‘World of Hyatt’

17-12-2024

  • World of Hyatt launched series to help travellers find a good night's sleepWorld of Hyatt launched series to help travellers find a good night's sleep

Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, World of Hyatt, in collaboration with Headspace, the world’s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, debuted an exclusive video series, ‘Headspace’s science behind sleep, presented by the ‘World of Hyatt’, extending care for guests and members by providing access to expert and science-backed tips on how to get better sleep while traveling. The new sleep series is available in guestrooms at nearly 400 Hyatt hotels and within the Headspace app since November 14th.

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Trends we spotted | Week 50

13-12-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • Heineken Hoek Steakhouse - credits Nina SlagmolenHeineken Hoek Steakhouse - credits Nina Slagmolen
  • Heineken Hoek Steakhouse - credits Nina SlagmolenHeineken Hoek Steakhouse - credits Nina Slagmolen
  • It's the season for soup! Panera Bread has Holiday Season Soup CupsIt's the season for soup! Panera Bread has Holiday Season Soup Cups
  • 'Reindeer Games Pop-Up Bar' at the Holston House Nashville'Reindeer Games Pop-Up Bar' at the Holston House Nashville
  • De Energiedirect X PSV kersttruiDe Energiedirect X PSV kersttrui
  • KFC Holiday sweatersKFC Holiday sweaters
  • The opening of the franchise store of Pain Quotidien in MaastrichtThe opening of the franchise store of Pain Quotidien in Maastricht
  • SH Hotels Resorts will open 1Hotel Tokyo in 2025SH Hotels Resorts will open 1Hotel Tokyo in 2025
  • SH Hotels Resorts will open 1Hotel Tokyo in 2025SH Hotels Resorts will open 1Hotel Tokyo in 2025

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:

  • We think the Ritz Carlton Berlin has one of the most beautiful Christmas trees in their lobby, ‘Der Giving Tree’! An initiative to make wishes come true for children who are hospitalized. They give their guests and passers-by the change to participate in the season of giving.
  • Heineken Hoek Steakhouse has recently opened in the hotel ‘The Diamond’ in Amsterdam.
  • Le Pain Quotidien opened its first franchise in Maastricht and is looking for expansion to other Dutch cities through franchise.
  • Great examples of how international ‘Christmas trends’ are used – in their own way – in the Netherlands. A gondola and a ‘Christmas lighting party’ or as they call it a ‘magical winter evening’ at ‘t Noorden in Aalten. And you can dine in a transparent igloo at restaurant Saus in Bergen op Zoom.
  • 1 Hotels announced a new hotel in 2025: 1Hotel Tokyo.
  • A Reindeer Games Pop-Up Bar’ at Holston House Nashville.
  • Panera turns the holidays upside down with their new: limited edition Holiday Soup Cup Collection. Some ‘soup’- inspiration!
  • The ugly Christmas sweater ‘trend’ continues to inspire, this time we got a press release from soccer club PSV and came across a press release from KFC about their Christmas sweater.

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Silent Night 2024 | Mandarin Oriental celebrates ten years of ‘the Art of Stillness’

3-12-2024

  • Silent Night - Celebrate 'The Art of Stillness' at the Mandarin Oriental HotelsSilent Night - Celebrate 'The Art of Stillness' at the Mandarin Oriental Hotels
  • Silent Night - Celebrate 'The Art of Stillness' at the Mandarin Oriental HotelsSilent Night - Celebrate 'The Art of Stillness' at the Mandarin Oriental Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group recently announced their 10th annual Silent Night, which will be hosted on December 8th, 2024. They will celebrate ‘the Art of Stillness’, the global tradition invites guests to immerse themselves in a night of mindfulness and disconnection and dedicate a break from the busy holiday season. In commemoration of this milestone year, The spas at Mandarin Oriental have elevated annual activations to include the Silent Retreat, an immersive, sensory journey designed to foster self-discovery and peace.

We love their Silent Night initiatives, we wrote about them last year in our ‘Trends we spotted, week 47’. More time for stillness and reflection is very now! Last week we wrote about the Zencember© initiative of Bagels & Beans. 

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Trends we spotted | Week 48

2-12-2024

  • Chocolate letters by the Entourage Group
  • SOUS
  • Parkcafé Parqiet x Restaurant ParkheuvelParkcafé Parqiet x Restaurant Parkheuvel
  • Co-founders Alexandre Haggai & Clément Benoît of CloneCo-founders Alexandre Haggai & Clément Benoît of Clone
  • Cake of the Notre Dame by NACARINACake of the Notre Dame by NACARINA
  • Build-A-Bear X KFCBuild-A-Bear X KFC
  • ZaCaffé in the Zara Man in MadridZaCaffé in the Zara Man in Madrid
  • Zara by Castro in LisbonZara by Castro in Lisbon
  • UNESCO X Relais & Châteaux - credits Villa CrespiUNESCO X Relais & Châteaux - credits Villa Crespi

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:

  • Wheat flour brand NACARINA from Costa Rica created a cake replica to celebrate the historic reopening of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. The official reopening is on December 8th this year.
  • UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux announce a partnership for sustainable development in harmony with all life on earth.
  • CollaBEARation Build-A-Bear & KFC®: Bears in KFC outfits!
  • Zara opened Zacaffé in Madrid, Zara by Castro coffee shop and a coffee shop concept store in Athens.
  • Clone, the European foodtech startup from Paris that has raised €105 million in funding, is officially launching in the Netherlands.
  • Collaboration of restaurant Parkheuvel (**) with Parkcafé Parqiet.
  • SOUS celebrates 2-year anniversary and kicks off Christmas.
  • ‘Wie zoet is krijgt lekkers! (Those who are sweet get treats) – This year MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge, IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar, THE DUCHESS and MOMO Restaurant, Bar & Lounge are offering a unique interpretation of a Sinterklaas classic on Thursday December 5: the chocolate letter.
  • And from Instagram: the Louis Vuitton dog collection. Would fit nicely in luxury hotels that allow dogs!

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Christmas inspiration by the Conservatorium Hotel, Pulitzer Amsterdam, Fauchon l’Hôtel Paris, Great Scotland Yard hotel and Le Meurice

2-12-2024

  • Pulitzer Amsterdam Christmas Tree 2024 - credits Ashkan Mortezapour PhotographyPulitzer Amsterdam Christmas Tree 2024 - credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography
  • The Conservatorium HotelThe Christmas Tree of the Conservatorium Hotel in collaboration with Cartier Amsterdam
  • Conservatorium HotelHoliday Season decoration of the Conservatorium Hotel
  • Great Scotland Yard HotelChristmas Afternoon Tea at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel
  • Great Scotland Yard HotelNew Year's Eve party at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Our second Christmas article includes examples of hotels that invite friends and/or designers to decorate their Christmas tree. In the Netherlands we have some hotels with trees decorated by artists, like the Conservatorium Hotel and the Pulitzer hotel. But we spotted more inspiration like the Wish Tree of Fauchon l’Hôtel Paris, the afternoon tea’s at Le Meurice in Paris and their Bûches de Noël (Yule Logs) by Frederic Grolet. And the Afternoon Tea at the Great Scotland Yard hotel looks very Christmassy! Some great examples by luxury hotels. Who knows some of it might inspire you!

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Trends we spotted | Week 47

26-11-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • Outback Steakhouse launched SteakmasOutback Steakhouse launched Steakmas
  • McDonald's is launching their McValue platform in US Restaurants in 2025McDonald's is launching their McValue platform in US Restaurants in 2025
  • The ‘All I want is Chipotle’ boxThe ‘All I want is Chipotle’ box
  • Drippy's Rotterdam - credits Stacii-Samidin - Kay & Colin - credits Jasper MulderDrippy's Rotterdam - credits Stacii-Samidin - Kaj & Colin - credits Jasper Mulder
  • Restaurant van het Jaar van JRE-Nederland is restaurant Spetters in BreskensRestaurant van het Jaar van JRE-Nederland is restaurant Spetters in Breskens
  • KULT Kefir -an organic, healthy drink based on water kefirKULT Kefir -an organic, healthy drink based on water kefir
  • Ode aan de Amsterdamse bruine kroeg door auteur Jelle Koolschijn en fotograaf David van DartelOde aan de Amsterdamse bruine kroeg door auteur Jelle Koolschijn en fotograaf David van Dartel

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:

  • Spotted on Instagram: A Snowglobe Christmas Cocktail! A G&T with edible white glitter and edible crocs and frozen Rudolph cream on hot chocolate!
  • Holiday season inspiration from Australia, Outback Steakhouse launched Steakmas, with a ‘Koala on the Walla’.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill recently announced it is bringing back three of its best-selling merchandise in their ‘All I want is Chipotle’
  • Restaurant Spetters in Breskens has been named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ by restaurant association JRE-Nederland.
  • KULT Kefir is an innovative Belgian brand which sells an organic, healthy drink based on water kefir. You can order it at different restaurants and bars and it’s now also available in supermarkets in the Netherlands.
  • Youtuber Kaj Gorgels and culinary influencer Colin Knopper are opening burger restaurant Drippy’s in Rotterdam in cooperation with the CEO of the restaurant chain ‘De Beren’.
  • McDonald’s will launch their McValue platform in US Restaurants next year!

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Bagels & Beans celebrates Zencember© | All you need is less

26-11-2024

  • Bagels & Beans celebrated Zencember!Bagels & Beans celebrated Zencember!
  • Bagels & Beans celebrated Zencember!Bagels & Beans celebrated Zencember!

Need to relax and recharge between the festive rush? You can do so at Bagels & Beans throughout December. During Zencember©, you can drop by their locations for a zen moment. They will also help guests with personalised Christmas cards and the most beautiful wrapped gifts. And they also serve stress-relieving drinks and bagels, musical assistance and hand yoga!

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Christmas inspiration | Like an arty Christmas tree, decorations, delicacies and music at luxury hotels

25-11-2024

  • Candlelight concerts at 4 iconic Sofitel hotelsCandlelight concerts at 4 iconic Sofitel hotels
  • Details of the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024 by Paul SmithDetails of the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024 by Paul Smith
  • Sir Paul Smith has unveiled the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024Sir Paul Smith has unveiled the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2024
  • Four Seasons Prague - Dior Afternoon TeaFour Seasons Prague - Dior Afternoon Tea
  • The Yule Log of Michaël Bartocetti of the Four Seasons Hotel George VThe Yule Log of Michaël Bartocetti of the Four Seasons Hotel George V
  • Stylish decorations at the Four Seasons Hotel George VStylish decorations at the Four Seasons Hotel George V
  • The Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RAThe Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RA
  • The Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RAThe Connaught Christmas Tree 2024 by Conrad Shawcross RA

We love the fact that some hotels invite friends and/or designers to decorate their Christmas tree. We’re always looking forward to the arty Christmas tree of the Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair, this year decorated by designer Sir Paul Smith. The arty Christmas tree just outside the Connaught hotel has been decorated by influential British artist Conrad Shawcross RA. But we also always love the decorations at the Plaza hotel in New York, the Bûches de Noël in France and more. A list of luxury and fancy Christmas trees, decorations and traditional delicacies by luxury hotels. Who knows some of it might inspire you!

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