New Intercontinental Hotel in New York

17-7-2010

The new Intercontinental hotel has opened its doors in midtown Manhattan, NY, and claims to be the largest construction project in Manhattan since 2002. This 607-room hotel has received the “LEED green building” certificate for environmental friendliness.

Andy Warhole tribute

17-7-2010

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These bottles of Dom Perignon champagne are a tribute to Andy Warhol and the first bottle he designed. This limited edition is only available in 4 shops in Spain. 

Inflatable pub

16-7-2010

The Hogshead, an inflatable pub, is set up within 10 minutes with 4 people. It almost looks like a real pub, with flags, paintings on the wall and a fireplace that also serves as emergency exit.

Treehouse hotel

16-7-2010

In Sweden, guests can stay in a new type of hotel, high up in the trees. Located 60 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, the hotel features 4 rooms, equipped with plumbing, heating and water so guests can visit the hotel all year long.

Flashmob by Eazie

15-7-2010

The healthy fast food chain Eazie is celebrating their 5 year anniversary. People can win serveral prices, but Eazie also organizes promotional campaigns. watch the video for a flashmob, organized by Eazie.

Blackberry presenter

15-7-2010

With the Blackberry Presenter you can show PowerPoint presentations and pdf-files, through a bluetooth connection, without using a computer. You only can show files, no bigger than 2,9 MB.

Absolut – The Pitcher

14-7-2010

Absolut Vodka presents ‘Art of Sharing’ pitchers. The special pitchers designed by Stephen J. Powers and Chiho Aoshima are available in 750ml and 1l. size. You can find suggestions for several cocktails on the website.

Permanent fanwalk in Cape Town

14-7-2010

During this World Cup, a string (of 2,6 km) of Dutch fans walked from downtown Capetown to the Green Point Stadium; a “Fanwalk”. Now people can vote to make this area an official pedestrian area on match days. Cooltown Studios read the following message on an African news website: :“If the roads are closed from the station to the stadium circle every Sunday, it would be a great tourism venue and also a new Cape Town activity. It will add value, bring life to the city on weekends and create new opportunities.”

Beach printers

13-7-2010

Advertisements in the sand. The Spanish company rather sees natural sandadvertisements than little airplanes. Vliehors Expres, Vlieland, The Netherlands, does the same, but uses large tires to leave (short) messages.

The Lobster pusher

13-7-2010

 

Lobster sandwiches are sold as if they were drugs. Watch the movie!

 

Take & Bake – Pizza online

13-7-2010

Philips Patty (Patty’s Gourmet Pizza) only sells pizzas online. You also have the option to have your pizza delivered precooked – take & bake. On the website she announces a new factory outlet. We’re not exactly sure what that it, but we’ll keep you informed.

Open kitchen at French club

12-7-2010

On Monday night it’s ‘open kitchen’ night at nightclub Le Troisième Lieu, where amateur-chefs can cook for guests. Dinner costs € 12,=. This concept was spotted before, but then the chef had to bring his own guests.

Crowdsourced ice cream

12-7-2010

Ice cream parlor Giapo in Auckland, New Zealand makes ice cream of locally  and organically grown fruit. In exchange, the growers are paid out in…ice cream! The fruit is randomly tested to see if the fruit doesn’t contain any pesticides. The ice cream parlor creates surprising flavors like Chocolate Chili and Spirulina (a type of algae).

Google checkout

11-7-2010

Owners of a smartphone now don’t have to have cash on them anymore. With Google Checkout you can pay immediately. It works with a QR-Code. The host scans the code, which is linked to the customers credit card and the amount will be credited directly.

Third Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue

10-7-2010

Since the 5th of July boutique hotel Andaz is located in the former headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger on 5th Av. In New York City. Guests do check in while enjoying a drink in the lounge, or while they are guided to their rooms. Rooms can be booked as from € 235,= per night.

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