Trends we spotted | Week 24
De ondernemers Dobias en Mariëlle Hoogervorst van De Beren Ypenburg
Leonardo Hotels - Eden hotel in Amsterdam
Ruby Hotels in Amsterdam - they will open in Rotterdam as well
Celest - the new restaurant en cocktailbar by Magnicity in the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam
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:
- New pizza box bin debuts at Central Park latest attempt in NYC’s fight against rats, an initiative by the Central Park Conservancy.
- A sunscreen smoothie by Vacation ® x Erewhon, if you see the ingredients it makes sense!
- Have a Roll is a concept from Belgium selling all kinds of vegan cinnamon rolls, they now have 2 locations in Amsterdam and Utrecht!
- Recently opened: Holy Macaroni, serving Mac & Cheese bowls in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- In Paris, Cala opens 4th location of their robotic pasta restaurant at Place de la Madeleine.
- Link to an interesting article about ‘sleeptech’ and ‘welltech’ on eHotelier by Adam and Larry Mogelonsky. With the title: ‘Why focus on sleep amenities to grow a hotel’s wellness’.
- Ruby Hotels unveils project in Rotterdam, a conversion of office space into a 225-room hotel.
- Leonardo Hotels enters into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands.
- Celest, the new premium restaurant and cocktai lbar of Magnicity in the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam is going to offer an unique experience based on the novel ‘The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall’ (1835) by Edgar Allan Poe.
- Restaurant De Beren in Den Haag – Ypenburg is now open. Located in the building of Pathé Ypenburg.
Enjoy reading!
Leonardo Hotels enters into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group
Leonardo Hotels announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC, a leading investor in travel and leisure businesses, as well as its partner, Garden Capital Group, whose shareholders founded the business. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction is scheduled to close in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
The sale marks a successful investment for KSL, alongside Garden Capital Group, and transforms Leonardo Hotels into one of the leading hotel chains in the region – as its portfolio in the Benelux increases to 28 hotels. The acquired platform consists of five hotels in Amsterdam and several hotels at great spots in major cities, such as Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Maastricht, underlining the significant growth strategy of Leonardo Hotels Benelux. Leonardo Hotels, the European part of Fattal Hotels Group, adds 1,522 hotel rooms to its portfolio, bringing its total number of rooms in the Netherlands and Belgium to 4,161. More details in the link in the title.
Ruby Hotels unveils project in Rotterdam
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Michael Struck, Ruby Hotels continues its expansion journey with the introduction of its Lean Luxury concept to Rotterdam. The project, a conversion of office space into a 225-room hotel, promises a seamless blend of contemporary design and functional elegance.
Strategically positioned between the iconic Boompjes skyline and the bustling city centre, Rotterdam Glashaven enjoys a prime location that embodies the city’s cosmopolitan spirit. Nestled within the Maritime District, surrounded by historic ports and the majestic Maas River, the hotel will offer a tranquil retreat while remaining within arm’s reach of Rotterdam’s cultural and culinary gems.
Sleeptech or Welltech | Why focus on sleep amenities to grow a hotel’s wellness
Interesting read on eHotelier by Adam and Larry Mogelonsky, link in the title. It sounds like an almost complete list of sleeptech hotels can use to accommodate their guests’ sleep! Welltech encompasses various technologies, from labor-intensive medispa treatments to more autonomous options. For example, spa treatment rooms can be equipped for 30-minute sessions where guests are left alone, or wellness devices can be placed in guest rooms as welcome amenities. Many more examples in their article.
Holy Macaroni | Serving Mac & Cheese bowls in Utrecht, The Netherlands
The national dish from the US which is served in many ways is now also the main dish at ‘Holy Macaroni’ in Utrecht. Check out their Instagram reel below, it looks delicious and they serve loaded mac & cheese, but also with breadcrumbs, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, turkey bacon and other ingredients. Location: Willem van Noortstraat 180. They’re open from Wednesday till Sunday, also for delivery, from 4 p.m. till 9.30 pm. Their TikTok account in linked in the title. We love the name by the way!
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Cala opens 4th location of their robotic pasta restaurant in Paris
Recently opened: the fourth restaurant of the robotic pasta restaurant Cala on Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Check out their pasta menu in the link in the title. It looks like pasta is gaining popularity! It seems that the founders of Cala, 3 friends, Ylan Richard, Julien Drago and Nicolas Barboni are ready for expansion! We have read that they want to open 2 new outlets this summer and they revamped their brand identity.
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Have a Roll Utrecht
Have a Roll is a concept from Belgium selling all kinds of vegan cinnamon rolls, check out their ‘about’ page in the link in the title or the Instagram reel below. They recently opened on the Zadelstraat 4, Utrecht and their first location in the Netherlands is on the Van Woustraat 42, Amsterdam. In Belgium they have stores in Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent.
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A sunscreen smoothie | Vacation® x Erewhon Sunscreen* Smoothie
The Vacation® x Erewhon Sunscreen* Smoothie is available exclusively at all Erewhon locations across Los Angeles through June.
Erewhon has 10 grocery stores in California, with the drive to enhance the health of their community by providing organic, ethically sourced foods that support our bodies and our planet. And yes the sunscreen smoothie is a gimmick but a logical one – The Vacation ‘Sunscreen’ Smoothie has the following ingredients: Organic Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Coconut Meat, Coconut Soft Serve, and Coconut Whipped Cream; Organic Banana and Blue Spirulina; Organic Tahitian Vanilla Syrup, Aloe and Sea Salt.
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New pizza box bin debuts at Central Park as the latest attempt in NYC’s fight against rats
Inspirational for other picnic areas? A pizza box recycling bin near the Great Lawn specially designed to accommodate discarded pizza boxes. It’s a pilot program by the Central Park Conservancy meant to cut down on pesky rodents. Check out the article at the New York Times, link in the title.
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MAGNICITY unveils Celest at top of Zalmhaven
Magnicity’s new premium restaurant and cocktail bar are going to offer an unique experience in Rotterdam. Inspired by the story The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall (1835) by world-famous American writer Edgar Allan Poe. At Celest, visitors will soon not only be able to enjoy culinary excellence, outstanding service and a stunning 360-degree view of Rotterdam. The experience at this casual-chic and vibrant spot will be an immersive journey that already begins on the ground floor, as soon as visitors step into the lift and, like Pfaall, take the journey to the moon.
De Beren The Hague – Ypenburg opens its doors
After several months of heavy construction this restaurant finally opened: De Beren Den Haag – Ypenburg. The new restaurant, located in the Pathé Ypenburg building, is the result of a dream of two seasoned entrepreneurs to create a welcoming and cosy experience for the surrounding area. The entrepreneurial couple Dobias and Mariëlle Hoogervorst have a strong bond with the neighbourhood, they have been living there for more than 20 years. As far as they are concerned, the new restaurant will not only be a place for fine dining, but also function as a place where guests can socialise for any occasion.
Meanwhile, De Beren has 48 restaurants and 32 delivery restaurants across the country. More information on their website, link in title.
