Social media meets innovation

28-9-2011

The idea of Eat With Me is simple, they want people to eat together, not alone. Eat With Me is a social network website where you can plan, create and find food-events. Do you have a nice idea for an event, such as wonton-making workshops or a picnic? Post this idea on the site, invite other foodies and meet new people.

Poster made of waste

27-9-2011

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The American Barefoot Wine produced a movie which should creates the feeling of positivism, creativity and optimism which associate with the American beaches. To promote the launch of their movie, they created a poster made from waste collected on the beaches. The movie will be posted on Facebook.

Your personal city guide

15-9-2011

The Austrian company Nectar and Pulse offers a new kind of ‘travel guide’. When looking for tips and suggestions of a particular city, they choose a personal guide (as they call it a ‘soulmate’) who gives you tips. This ‘soulmate’ is chosen by similar interests and personalities. This service is currently available for Londen, Vienna and Stockholm.

Philips internet TV

14-9-2011

Philips has launched the MediaSuite, an internet based television specially for the hotel sector. This tv allows guests to visit the internet without the need of a computer or laptop. The TV offers several applications like Facebook and the weather forecast, but the guests can also browse the internet.

Foursquare + Monopoly = Foursquaropoly

9-9-2011

Foursquare, some use it active others don’t see the use of it. Students from Miami are creating ‘Foursquaropoly’, Monopoly in real life. The (fictive) prices of the buildings rise if more people check in. We are curious about promotion possibilities for restaurants and hotels.

Realtime reviews at TomTom device

9-9-2011

Nowadays many people use car navigation systems. TomTom has incorperated Expedia, Tripadvisor, Yelp and Twitter in new systems. The user will be able to check hotel availability, see restaurant reviews or tweet their arrival time.

Loyalty 2.0

8-9-2011

With this smartphone app you can collect points by scanning QR codes at the participating companies. A modern way of creating loyalty. The earned points can be exchanged for nice rewards. Watch the movie at the website.

Detoxing of our online lifes

6-9-2011

In our daily lives we cannot live without internet and other online tools. The Marriott’s Renaissance Pittsburg hotel offers her guests a ‘detox’ package, whereby all mobile devices needs to handed over to the reception upon arrival. The rooms feature no television or telephone, but instead, books are available at the rooms.

At-sea tweetup

25-8-2011

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Norwegian Cruise Line organizes the first Twitter cruise, coming November. Guests are being encouraged to tweet their experiences during this 3-day cruise. Wifi is available on the cruise.

 

The Anti-restaurant in Haarlem

22-8-2011

The Anti-restaurant is a pop-up restaurant, and is not located at one place. People can sign in through Facebook, but the organization decides who will be invited. Moments before the start of the dinner, the guests will receive the location. For a group of 10 to 15 persons, a five course meal will be prepared. The first Anti-restaurant took place on last 15th of July.

 

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