Avant Garde returns after nearly 15 years and is back on newsstands as a twice-yearly, 360-page men’s and women’s edition alongside an online platform. Editor-in-chief Bastiaan van Schaik aims to shake up today’s media landscape with content spanning fashion, art, design, lifestyle, politics, and travel—“everything that has to do with taste.” First launched in 1980, Avant Garde was the Netherlands’ first true fashion magazine and stood out internationally for its groundbreaking approach. Van Schaik aims to restore the magazine to its former influential role.

Roel Veltmeijer is a Dutch entrepreneur who revived the modern arcade industry with the launch of Gamestate in 2013, transforming the family-owned Veltmeijer Group into a European market leader. Since 2021, he has served as chairman of the Amsterdam Dinner Foundation, where he focuses on raising awareness and reducing stigma around HIV and AIDS. He leads the annual Amsterdam Dinner, one of the most prestigious and long-standing benefit galas in the region. Through his work, he combines entrepreneurial success with a strong commitment to social impact.

After eight years as Amsterdam’s most luxurious all-suite boutique hotel, Hotel TwentySeven introduces Bo by Bougainville.
Bo offers a refined yet accessible dining experience, blending the Michelin-starred culinary precision of Bougainville led by Chef Tim Golsteijn, featuring a concise à la carte menu paired with a curated selection of wines by Maître-Sommelier Ronald Opten with the cocktails of award-winning Bar TwentySeven. Together, they create a seamless and balanced experience that completes the universe of Hotel TwentySeven.
Compact in scale yet elevated in quality, Bo by Bougainville embodies the true essence of ’boutique dining’.

This year marks the debut of GQ Netherlands, published in partnership with FRANK Publishing, bringing the world’s leading men’s lifestyle, fashion, and luxury publication to Dutch audiences for the first time. Published under license from Condé Nast, this latest edition of GQ is brought to life by FRANK Publishing, a newly established media company. Designed as a modern, inclusive men’s magazine, the edition will blend style, substance, and cultural insight, offering a nuanced, forward-looking lens on contemporary masculinity for today’s Dutch reader.

Uber is a trusted platform for rides and eats, connecting people to places and experiences that shape modern city life. Committed to sustainability, Uber is working toward a fully electric, zero-emission platform, offering greener rides and supporting drivers in the transition to electric vehicles. Through targeted PR, high-impact influencer collaborations and creative consumer activations, RB | PR places Uber at the heart of contemporary Dutch culture and everyday life.

Ottolenghi Amsterdam is the first Dutch restaurant from globally celebrated chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Ottolenghi. Situated within the iconic glass atrium of Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in the city’s Museum Quarter, the restaurant marks Ottolenghi’s return to Amsterdam — a city he once called home. The vegetable-forward, all-day menu champions local Dutch produce, celebrating bold flavours and the generous spirit that have come to define the Ottolenghi name worldwide. RB | PR spearheads PR, Communications and In-Culture Curation across the Dutch and Belgian markets, supporting the restaurant’s launch and positioning within Amsterdam’s culinary landscape.

What first started as a playful flirt between kitchen and bar, inspired by a shared love and passion for Asia, has now grown into a new phenomenon – launched on the 5th Year Anniversary of Taiko: Taiko Bar. With excellent service from some of Amsterdam’s best bartenders, supreme bites from Taiko Cuisine and a cocktail menu that makes you feel like you’re in a speakeasy in Roppongi, guests can expect all of this from the welcoming and casual setting of Taiko Bar.

Combining advanced spa therapies with ancient healing traditions, Akasha offers a tranquil escape featuring luxurious treatments, a state-of-the-art gym, and holistic wellness experiences. Nestled in a serene and thoughtfully designed space, Akasha Spa provides a sanctuary where wellness meets luxury.

Set in the former drum classroom of a historic music academy, Taiko Cuisine is the imaginative creation of chef Schilo van Coevorden, where Eastern and Western sensibilities meet in seamless harmony. Showcasing the finest locally sourced ingredients, Taiko reinterprets cherished Asian dishes from Wagyu beef to expertly crafted sushi with modern, considered twists. Each plate reflects a meticulous dedication to flavour, technique and artistry, positioning Taiko as an essential destination for the discerning guest.