The 27th letter
14-9-2011
Fair Trade Original introduces a new chocolate character this year, that can be used for the whole family. It’s the letter “&”. On the packing there is space to write a personal message, the Fair Trade qualification benefits cocoa and sugar farmers in Africa and Latin-America. The letter is available from the 15th of October.
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.
Library at train station
13-9-2011
Recently the first library on a train station (in Dutch Bibliotheek op het station) has opened its doors. This is the first library placed on a train station, specially created for the daily travelers. The travelers can borrow books, magazines and they can go online. In the future more libraries will be opening on train stations in the Netherlands.
New store concept Sluiz in Ibiza
13-9-2011
Sluiz is a new store concept which can be found on Ibiza. This is a warehouse for fashion, lifestyle, living and eating and drinking and is created by the Dutch couple Yvonne and Hans Nuyten. During shopping, an adventured, magical and inspirational feeling will be created.
Bistrot de la Place best French restaurant
13-9-2011
Bistrot de la Place – Chez Norbert in The Hague is proclaimed by the Dutch magazine ‘Leven in Frankrijk’ (Living in France) to Finest French restaurant of the Netherland. This restaurant was chosen of 10 nominees. The restaurant organises on regular base ‘Soirées Chansons Françaises’, where the owners sings French songs, to complete the experience of the evening.
Mobile Pizza Baker
13-9-2011
The Dutch company Mobiele Pizzabakkers (The Mobile Pizza chefs) can be rented to serve the most fresh pizzas on your party or event.
Heinz First Harvest
12-9-2011
There is a clear and professional qualification among the wines. Heinz also has it’s beaujolais primeur now with the ‘Heinz first harvest’. Heinz focusses on the seasons and the freshness of the ketchup with this new bottle. Be quick, there are only 130.000 bottles!
QR-code directs to smoking area
12-9-2011
For the smokers among us it is always a challenge to find a smoking area. The sigaret brand Ronhill comes with QR-codes on their cigarette packs and automaticlly directs the smoker to the closest smoking area.
Silent concert
12-9-2011
The concept of a silent disco is widely spread nowadays. Last week was the birth of a new concept, the silent concert. Rowwen Hèze played in a forrest, the audience could hear their songs through headphones and the animals didn’t hear the music.
Second Wash & Coffee in Amsterdam
12-9-2011
The second Wash & Coffee in the world is opened in Amsterdam. It is an initiative from Persil and Bosch and opened in München before. In a wash & coffee there is the possibillity to wash, study, lunch and use internet.
Book a babysitter and theatre together
12-9-2011
The problem of finding a babysitter often withholds parents to go to the theater. The Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam came with a solution for this group. Parents can visit a show while a babysitter from Babysitter Central Kriterion looks after the young one(s). The service cost 7 euro per hour and is only for inhabitants of Amsterdam, an extra fee is charged for houses outside of the city ring, at IJburg and in Amsterdam-Noord.
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.
Build temporary walls
9-9-2011
Do you also encounter that you receive reservations and the guests prefer some privacy? Molonews came with the solution, special walls of kraft paper that you can easily place in your restaurant. The walls connect with magnets and are made of sustainable material.
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.
El Bulli as inspiration
8-9-2011
The world-famous Spanish restaurant El Bulli has released a movie about their success. Ah highly recommended tip for all the entrepreneurs and food lovers to be inspired by one of the best chefs of the world. Watch the trailer!
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.
Witness the Chickness
8-9-2011
Beer is a typical men’s drink. But this beer ‘Witness the Chickness’ of brewer Shazz Lewis, developed this beer only for women. The packaging, the looks and the taste is specially designed for women.
Remy Martin accessoiries
7-9-2011
An unique way of emphasizing the Remy Martin aromas. The new Seduction Series of Remy Martin are ment as accessories during special events. The aromas of Remy Martin are thus used in a completely new expierience.
F&B management by your fridge
7-9-2011
We all know it is important, intense control on the expiration date. LG just came with the fridge that controls it for you! No constant date checks on your F&B anymore, your fridge does it for you. So at the end, it minimizes your waste.
Foodzy eating patern app
7-9-2011
Nowadays everybody is busy watching what they eat, many try to remember or to write it down. Foodzy introduced an app for Android and iPhone that can easily track and control your eating habits.
Say something nice
7-9-2011
With all that misery in the world, sometimes we really need some fun. The simple idea to put a table with a megaphone in the middle of the streets brings some joy into the streets. Just say hello to your friends or family or just to let the street hear your talents.
Recovering from heartbreak
6-9-2011
The German organization Die Liebeskummerer is focusing on people that suffer from heartbreak. They organize holidays for groups from six to eight persons where they can recover from their their heartbreak, in which they are supported by a team of psychologists and coaches.
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.
Ordering a pizza.. on the moon
6-9-2011
Domino’s Japan announced plans to open a Domino’s restaurant on the moon, to serve the astronauts en because the thoughts of people living on the moon in the (far) future. When and if these plans will be reality.. No one knows.
Street theatre from a moving bus
5-9-2011
The Ride is a bus that is transformed to a driving theatre in New York. The visitors sit sideways at the driving direction and the street is the stage. The driving bus is equipped with hi-tech sound and light and makes a 75 minute tour through Manhattan.
