Christmas inspiration 2018
26-9-2018
We are already receiving plenty of newsletters with announcements for Christmas dinners, time for some Christmas inspiration! We have listed some top ideas from (inter)national companies. Do you already gave a ‘Tree Lighting ceremony’? Or do you decorate your Christmas tree already with cutlery or Christmas balls with liquor? Are you tempting your guests to share photos of your restaurant or hotel via Instagram on Christmas, in other words is your company ‘Instagrammable’? Enjoy reading and success with preparing your Christmas dinners!
Replace your plastic straws! | A list of alternatives
24-9-2018
It all started with a video on social media. It showed how a turtle was hurt by a plastic straw. The use of plastic straws has already been abolished in several American cities. Last May, the European Commission also proposed to ban the use of plastic disposable items. Several parties have now taken the initiative to ban plastic straws permanently. They came up with sustainable alternatives. If you are not completely enthusiastic yet, we have listed a few examples here!
Read more about the alternatives by clicking on the title!
Matte black latte | The blackest coffee, Wasabi coffee and Egg Cappuccino are sold at Round K in New York
20-9-2018
Another very ‘Instagrammable’ product: Matte black latte! Round K Coffee Roasters has been roasting coffee beans from around the globe since 2015. Owner OCKHYEON BYEON developed the wholesale system with their signature blends that are crafted to create holistic and immersive cultural experiences, like the ‘Matte black latte’, ‘the Wasabi latte’ and an ‘Egg Cappuccino’. Their philosophy is incorporating space, atmosphere, mood, and flavor into the making of coffee. Each coffee bean is different and so is the roasting process. The café is reminiscent of Dah-Bahn (Korean coffee shops) and is inspired by the stories of older generations of South Korea. The design is a bit kitchy, with a mixed culture and a main actor, the barista. Round K café is located in Lower East-Side, on Allen Street in New York City.
Fairmont Loves Film Event Series | Turns cinematic moments into memories with a new generation of filmmakers
11-9-2018
Fairmont Loves Film Event Series launched with Gia Coppola as film ambassador and retrospective photographic exhibits in Toronto, London and Shanghai. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduced the Fairmont Loves Film event series, comprised of pop-up events and a retrospective photo exhibit officially premiering at Fairmont Royal York during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, from September 6 – September 16 2018) and later traveling to London and Shanghai. Next to that they entered a partnership with film director and screenwriter Gia Coppola in the new role of Film Ambassador and Curator for Fairmont Loves Film. To celebrate this exciting program, Fairmont has also partnered with TIFF as the Official Gala Program Sponsor throughout the duration of the world-renowned festival.
Trends we spotted | Week 35
31-8-2018
At hospitalitytrends.eu 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 a glimpse of the future and Emoji’s as a new trend of room service. Also about An algorithm that analyzed 118 crucial points and picked the 12 best luxury hotel brands in the world and about Uber Eats in London.
Click on the title if you would to read the full article. Enjoy reading!
The Avocado Show Boutique | ‘To stay, to go, to deliver’ concept
14-8-2018
The Amsterdam entrepreneurs Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal expanded ‘The Avocado Show’ with ‘The Avocado Show Boutique’ – an all-day counter concept that helps locals to eat their daily recommended dose of pretty healthy food. The first boutique opened this month at the Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam Zuid. With this launch follows the long-awaited international expansion of The Avocado Show.
The MacCoin | To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac
7-8-2018
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac, McDonald’s unveiled the MacCoin, a limited edition global currency backed by the internationally iconic Big Mac that fans across the world can get their hands on starting August 2 to share, collect or redeem. Beginning at lunch time on August 2, customers can receive a MacCoin with the purchase of a Big Mac at 14,000 participating restaurants across the U.S., while supplies last. Starting on August 3 through 2018, customers can redeem their MacCoin for a free Big Mac at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. and in more than 50 participating countries. Of course the MacCoin has no cash value and is only redeemable for one free Big Mac at participating McDonald’s restaurants through 2018.
Trends we spotted | Week 31
3-8-2018
At hospitalitytrends.eu 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 edible art, the most Instagrammable hotel in Spain and about the Hello Kitty train in Japan. Also, what if everything you bought had a label that told you where exactly your money was going?
Click on the title if you would to read the full article. Enjoy reading!
Ice cream parlors | Trend white paper
13-7-2018
The third Sunday of July was designated in the USA as National Ice Cream Day, in fact even July is the Ice Cream Month since 1984. It seems that the those who celebrate this National Day have to thank President Ronald Reagan for it! He wanted to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of the nation’s population and produced by 10% of the nation’s milk supply. When Reagan’s proclamation was officially signed into law, he also called on the U.S. people to pay tribute to ice-cream with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
This Sunday is ice cream party time! We created a white paper with all the trends we spotted the last couple of years.
Seedlip launches the first No & Low cocktail bar worldwide
12-7-2018
Seedlip is the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, and now launches the world’s first No & Low cocktail bar [N o l o]. An innovative and totally new bar concept that emphasizes the taste and ingredients of a cocktail instead of the alcohol percentage.
On 24 & 25 July, N o l o cocktail bar, can be found in a selection of the best bars in 15 of the most dynamic cities around the world.
Claridge´s Christmas Tree by Karl Lagerfeld
