Accor announces Orient Express Silenseas luxury adventure to its portfolio –
One hundred and forty years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of plans for the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas.
This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in hospitality Accor, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leading shipbuilding company, this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future with spectacular interiors will set sail in 2026.
“With Orient Express Silenseas, we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the experience and excellence of luxury travel and transposing it onto the world’s most beautiful seas.
“This exceptional sailing yacht, with roots in Orient Express’ history, will offer unparalleled service and refined design spaces, reminiscent of the golden age of mythical cruises.
“Innovation is at the heart of this ultra-modern ship that will revolutionize the maritime world with new technology to meet today’s sustainability challenges. It is a boat designed to make dreams come true, a showcase for the best of French savoir-faire.” -Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor.
“With a signed letter of intent to order two ships, Chantiers de l’Atlantique is proud to herald a new era in the shipbuilding industry with Silenseas.
“This concept, born in our design offices in 2018, is the quintessence of our savoir-faire in the fields of naval architecture, the construction of sophisticated hulls, as well as the design of luxurious spaces.
“In addition, the installation of three SolidSail rigs, a revolutionary 1,500-square-metre unit wind propulsion system, for which we have developed and tested a first prototype, will contribute significantly to the propulsion of the ship. Combined with a hybrid propulsion system running on liquefied natural gas (LNG), Silenseas will become the ship of reference in terms of environmentally friendly operation and design.” -Laurent Castaing, Managing Director, Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
FASCINATED BY GRANDEUR
In 1867, Georges Nagelmackers boarded the transatlantic ships connecting Europe to America and set off on a journey of discovery to the United States. Fascinated by the grandeur of these huge boats, the founder of Orient Express trains explored the luxurious travelers’ suites, with their rich and sumptuous decor, adorned with exceptional marquetry. He experienced the social scene in the restaurants and the unique ambiance of the lounges, libraries and entertainment venues. This sea travel experience would later inspire the 1883 launch of his now legendary train: the Orient Express.
Inspired by the Golden Age of the French Riviera, Orient Express Silenseas will echo the glorious era when writers, artists, painters, princesses and movie stars spent time between Monte-Carlo, the beaches of Saint-Tropez, Cap d’Antibes, Cannes and its famous Croisette and discovered a refinement tinged with exquisite insouciance and joie de vivre, inviting them to extreme escapes.
A 220-metre-long ocean treasure with a tonnage of 22,300 UMS, Orient Express Silenseas will feature 54 Suites measuring on average 70-square-metres, including a monumental 1,415-square-metre Presidential Suite (including a 530-square-metre private terrace), two swimming pools including a lap pool, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar. The singular cruise ship will celebrate the Art of Travel a la Orient Express: the quintessence of luxury, absolute comfort and dreams.
A tribute to artists and culture, Orient Express Silenseas will invite guests to experience incredible shows in its Amphitheater-Cabaret and a private recording studio will give a voice to the most beautiful melodies. This unique travel experience, guided by the winds, will feature spa treatments, meditation sessions and stopover explorations to discover cultural treasures that allow guests to completely unplug from reality and stop time.
Capitalizing on the experience of these experts in ocean racing, Orient Express Silenseas will sail with a revolutionary technological design known as ‘SolidSail’: three rigid sails with a surface area of 1,500 meters each will be hoisted on a balestron rig, with three tilting masts reaching more than 100 meters high, able to ensure up to 100% of the propulsion in suitable weather conditions. This hybrid propulsion formula will combine wind power with a state-of-the-art engine running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and plans to use green hydrogen once the technology is approved for ocean passenger ships, launching a new, more environmentally friendly vision of sea travel.
The latest feat from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique is a true sailing yacht of the future combining the finest French talents. Renowned architect Maxime d’Angeac will design the interior layout and decor and Nantes-based design company Stirling Design International will handle the exterior architecture. Hetland Maritime also assisted Accor in creating the project and in the ongoing discussions with Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The entire project will be financed up to 70-80% by commercial banks, with the remainder provided by a consortium of equity partners in which Accor will have a minority stake.
ABOUT ORIENT EXPRESS, PART OF ACCOR
Artisan of travel since 1883, the Orient Express sublimates the Art of Travel with its luxury trains, unique experiences, and collections of rare objects. And coming soon: its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice in 2024. Another project has also been announced in Riyadh, the first city in the Middle East to announce the arrival of an Orient Express hotel. The luxury travel experience will continue with the launch of the Orient Express La Dolce Vita and the return of the legendary Orient Express to railways. www.orient-express.com
SO WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT HATCH IN ULUWATU?
You can find Hatch Bali on the bend of the road just before the old entry road to Bingin and it is full of surprises.
The hatch is an extraordinary colorful, multifaceted tropical paradise, and it was re-opened after Covid in December 2022. It’s definitely one of the best bars in Uluwatu, not just because the venue is incredibly colorful and beautifully designed like a forest or jungle, but because the bar feels very much like you’re at a psychedelic music festival/bush doof more than in a venue . It’s an indoor-outdoor experience; cool in summer, rainproof in the rainy season. And that’s important right now!
It really is amazing how many nooks and crannies there are at Hatch and it’s like a constantly evolving playground for children and adults alike in which paths meander in every direction possible.
Beer pong, table tennis, board games, and pool tables can be used when the dance floor isn’t heaving and especially on Tuesdays – Game Night.
Speaking of music, there are varied and unique music styles every night of the week too.
The beautiful shipping container venue is unlike any other venue in Bali. It’s a bit more relaxed and even has a touch of Burning Man Festival in the décor. According to the management, its design reflects inspirations from iconic lifestyle music festivals, and the decor spreads over two levels to create a sense of being in another dimension, a colorful and playful space entirely designed by the imagination of its creators. They did a great job and Hatch is really quite a wonder.
It is the only venue of its kind, encouraging activities, games and tree-like cubby house structures to climb and interact within. Man, it’s a fun place to be, however, the venue’s heart is in its art—and live music.
The venue offers a musical experience first and foremost in its ethos. As Hatch’s owners told The Beat, “At Hatch, we do not believe in exclusiveness but inclusiveness – Everyone is welcome. We promote oneness by experiencing music together as equals. Guests are free to roam in almost every part of the venue and be free, just be yourself.”
Hatch is a place of connectivity and good vibes, not an us and them mentality confining people to their spaces, and it is one space for all to enjoy.
Expect the very best in music from local and international talent from all around the world. Just last week Hatch UK’s Stanton Warriors were in the house. They feature a broad range of music styles too. From house underground to live salsa dancing (on Saturdays) and mash-up hip hop (on Thursdays).
When Uluwatu’s Hatch does an event, you can expect it to be a spectacle, but the doors are always open with regular event nights and in-house DJs. At Hatch you can enjoy great food, with impressive cocktails and tap beer seven days a week from 2pm to 2am.
No wonder everyone is talking about Hatch!
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Season’s Greetings!
Merry Christmas to all our readers, the busy festive season is here and great hospitality is the dish of the day.
Here’s to a profitable, satisfying and delightful summer that also yields great joy.
Share some fun – why not name your ‘Top 10 Best and Worst’ Lists for the year – ‘Ten life & death excuses why customers were late for a booking’; ‘Ten Best Selling Entres’, or ‘Most Popular Specials and Cocktails’ etc – keep it light and fun. And don’t forget the blooper list – the disasters your team is prepared to admit!
Hospitality Business would like to thank all our advertisers, readers and sponsors for their loyalty and support during a difficult 2022 and we look forward to bringing you the very latest useful and timely information to help you excel in 2023.
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from the Hospitality Business team – keep safe and have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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HFTP Presents: 2022 Year in Review
For HFTP, the year 2022 saw the return of some of its most popular initiatives and the launch of a successful new program. It marked the bittersweet departure of some beloved HFTP leaders, and the arrival of enthusiastic individuals ready to take up their mantles. Ready for a rundown of the most noteworthy highlights of the year? Keep reading.
The Return of the Biennial Compensation and Benefits Report:
Hospitality professionals regularly reach out to HFTP seeking the latest version of this long-standing research report. Over its 30-year history, this report has helped countless professionals gauge the latest industry trends to determine appropriate pay and benefits for themselves or their employees.
This is especially indispensable data in light of the staffing challenges that are currently afflicting the industry; competitive wages and benefits often make the difference in recruiting new talent to your organization and retaining top performers. Following a two-year hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest data (2020-2022) is now available, and it is free to active HFTP members. Learn more here >>
The Return of E20X to HITEC North America:
Last seen at HITEC North America in Minneapolis three years ago, HFTP’s extremely popular startup pitch competition made a triumphant return to HITEC Orlando in 2022. Eight hospitality technology startups brought their exciting business concepts to the HITEC Headliner stage and show floor this past June.
The Judge’s Choice Award went to process automation specialist RobosizeME, whose virtual robots help hospitality companies automate hotel operational processes including reservations, revenue management, group sales, events and more. The People’s Choice Award went to Florida-based Beachy, which serves resorts with reservation activities and mobile food and beverage solutions to improve the guest experience.
An E20X competition also took place at HITEC Dubai this year, where eTip won the E20X Judge’s Award, S-Rate won the Judge’s Choice Semi-Finalist Award, and Turpal was chosen by HITEC attendees to receive the People’s Choice Award. Read this blog post written by one of the E20X Dubai competitors on their experience participating in the event.
Applications have just opened for E20X North America 2023, which will be held on June 28 in Toronto. Learn more at HFTP News >>
The Launch of the HFTP Leadership Excellence Series:
The new HFTP Leadership Excellence Series program debuted to great success in January 2022, quickly reaching its capacity of 100 individuals. This member-exclusive program helped participants cultivate new leadership skills and knowledge through virtual sessions held throughout the year, which included lectures presented by hospitality leaders, book clubs, hot topic webinars, and idea-brainstorming exchanges. The participants were recognized in a special reception at the HFTP 2023 Annual Convention last October.
On the heels of its inaugural victory, the Leadership Excellence Series will return in 2023, with applications now open through January 13. Learn more at HFTP News and don’t miss your chance to participate next year. This program is expected to fill up quickly once again.
The Global Board Experiences First Transition Since 2020:
The year was also marked by the departure of Mark Pate Sr., CHAE, CHTP, MBA from his role as HFTP Global President. Having spent two years in this capacity, Pate served as the association’s fearless leader throughout much of the Covid-19 pandemic, guiding HFTP’s growth and initiatives during a time of rapid, uncertain change in the hospitality industry. Read his final “Letter from the HFTP Global President” blog post to learn more about his experiences leading the HFTP Global Board.
As of this past October, Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA has stepped into the role with enthusiasm to continue building on Pate’s legacy. He brought with him to this new position over 25 years of professional experience in hospitality technology. Get to know the new HFTP Global President in this introductory blog postwhere he describes his international career journey and decades-long relationship with HFTP.
A Change in HFTP’s European Governance:
Carl Weldon, HFTP’s COO Europe since 2016 and a beloved member of the HFTP staff, announced his retirement in 2022. HFTP bade him a celebratory farewell during an HFTP Europe meeting at the citizenM London Tower on October 26. Read this entertaining tribute from HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE, FIH.
A familiar face now presidents over HFTP’s presence in Europe. Carson Booth, CHTP became HFTP’s new COO Europe as of November 1. The association will benefit from his decades of international, hospitality industry experience in management and technology-centered positions. Booth has been involved with HFTP for many years, volunteering his expertise on multiple HFTP boards, including as chair of the HITEC Europe Advisory Council.
Learn more about Booth’s appointment as COO Europe on HFTP News >>
Engaging Students Remains a Top Priority:
HFTP consistently seeks to engage hospitality students as future leaders of the industry. Two initiatives, which have been successful year-over-year to achieve this goal, produced great results in 2022.
Every academic semester, the HFTP/MS Global Hospitality Graduate Student Blog Competition generates unique hospitality research, and the Fall 2022 edition was no exception. A panel of expert judges representing HFTP selected the top-scoring blog posts, which explore financial aspects of the increasingly popular glamping business model in hospitality; the impacts of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in asset management; the transformation of the traditional dining experience using augmented reality (AR) and 3D modeling; and the implementation of virtual reality (VR) to revolutionize employee training techniques.
The winning blog posts will be published on HFTP over the next few months.
Learn more on HFTP News >>
the HITEC Student Volunteer Program provides students the opportunity to volunteer behind the scenes at HITEC North America. In exchange for assisting HFTP staff throughout the conference, the students are provided with a complimentary full conference registration and housing accommodations. For the student volunteers, the program is a significant opportunity to network and learn from the brightest minds in the industry.
Two students who participated in the HITEC Student Volunteer Program in 2022 shared their experiences in blog posts on HFTP Connect. You can read all about their time at HITEC Orlando in Part One and Part Two.
Did You See These HFTP Chapters in Action?
While HFTP is a global association, we also understand the importance of building connections at the local level. HFTP’s chapter system fosters these connections through meetings, educational opportunities, philanthropic activities and social networking events. HFTP chapters were very busy in 2022 – check out this blog post to get a glimpse at some of the activities that HFTP chapters did this year.
A Look Ahead to 2023
As 2022 ends, HFTP has already begun to look ahead to everything 2023 has to offer. Don’t miss out on the many events and opportunities already scheduled to take place in the new year – the HFTP 2023 Leadership Excellence Series (kicking off January)the HFTP 2023 Club Summit (March 27-28), HITEC Dubai 2023 (May 23-24), HITEC Toronto 2023 (June 26-29), and E20X Toronto 2023 (June 28) … just to name a few. See you in 2023!
Cafe Natsu | Western Brunch with Japanese Flair
Cafe Natsu is known for serving western brunch with a Japanese flair. The brainchild of Chef Lewis Barker, Cafe Natsu opens its second outlet at Clemenceau Citadines Connect Hotel, just six months after its debut at Joo Chiat. We visited the Joo Chiat outlet on a rainy afternoon and it was bustling. We were told that there is a refreshed menu that was recently launched to exude a stronger Japanese influence.
You may wish to check out their new outlet at Clemenceau Avenue. We noticed many patrons having their Wagyu Sandos during our visit this time so that will probably be the dish that we go for on our next visit!
Budget per person: $20 to $30 per person
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2022 year in review: A look into restaurant success
Did you know that Grubhub restaurants are prepared over 11 million pizzas in 2022? That’s a lot of cheese! What else got Grubhub diners’ taste buds tingling? Time to rewind to see how diners ate their way through 2022. Looking at trends from hundreds of thousands of average daily orders, Grubhub’s #2022Delivered checks in on what shaped 2022.
Let’s dig in!
2022 was the year of digital demand
2022 brought a new post-pandemic landscape for restaurants as eating out returned in full force. However, the convenience of online ordering that many diners discovered in 2020 is still here to stay. Today’s diners frequent online ordering platforms or browse through third-party delivery marketplaces to find their next meal.
More independent restaurants are building comprehensive digital presences as they realize customer value online discoverability. Everything from creating a restaurant website to offering online ordering and listing on a third-party delivery app like Grubhub has allowed restaurants to reach more customers online. This boom in online ordering has allowed diners to find new restaurants.
Online ordering has become central to the customer experience
These days, 90% of customers research a restaurant online before visiting. There’s no doubt the restaurant industry is getting digital, and restaurants have capitalized on this demand by building an online presence. Creating restaurant ordering sites or listing a business on a third-party delivery platform allows customers to seamlessly place an order online.
Restaurants are getting more broad with their online marketing strategy. While a restaurant website has been a staple for years, restaurants can get exposure and orders through social media accounts, online ordering sites and Google Business has opened up the digital landscape. All of these channels can direct customers to your online ordering platform.
Grubhub Direct also saw rising success in 2022. Restaurants are turning to the commission-free online ordering site to easily receive and fulfill orders. Restaurants who have linked their Direct site on their website typically see 72x more average daily orders than those who have a website and do not link Direct. Online ordering is growing daily.
Social media allows restaurants to connect directly with customers
The digital brand trend has continued to expand to social media as more diners browse their favorite social apps to find their next meal. Instagram is one of the top apps for foodies and creating restaurant profiles has allowed restaurants to connect directly with customers. A whopping 87% of Instagram users take action after seeing information about a brand product online, proving that a few posts can lead to real paying customers.
TikTok has been making strides in the business marketing world which has had a positive impact on restaurants. In fact, 36% of TikTok users have visited or ordered food from a restaurant after seeing a TikTok video about the business. With 80 million monthly active users on the app, it can generate a lot of traction around your food. Finding creative ideas for your restaurant’s TikTok account can help you cater directly towards younger customers.
Restaurants have seen the benefits of creating captivating social media profiles across many channels. While creating pictures of perfect dishes can encourage diners to come back for more, sharing these creations on social media allows restaurants to build buzz around their brand. If there’s one thing 2022 showed us is that the trend of exploring and ordering from restaurants online is here to stay. Harnessing your restaurant’s digital power in a way that captivates customers can help your restaurant prepare for the year ahead.
What came out on top in 2022 Grubhub ordering?
Wondering what got diners’ mouths watering in 2022? Let’s take a look back at what food trends exploded in the industry last year.
Top ordered cuisines
What type of food are diners gravitating towards when it’s time to place an order? American cuisine tops the charts followed by Mexican and Chinese cuisines.
- American
- mexican
- chinese
- Japanese
- italian
- Tex Mex
- Thai
- Indian
- Mediterranean
- Latin Americans
Top ordered mains
2022 brought a return to the classics, replacing trending plant-based favorites from 2021. Last year’s top food, the wildly popular plant-based sausage wrap, didn’t make the top 10. Diners are turning towards comfort food classics when they go to place an order.
- Burritos
- Cheeseburger
- Cheese Pizza
- Pad Thai
- Chicken Quesadilla
- California Roll
- Fried Chicken Sandwiches
- Ceasar Salad
- Chicken Tikka Masalas
- Boneless Wings
Top ordered sides
Comfort classics are also shining in the sides category. The staple breakfast side of hash browns took the lead this year, proving that no breakfast spread is complete without fried potatoes.
- Hash Browns
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Edamame
- Mac&Cheese
- Onion Rings
Top ordered desserts
What are diners ordering to satisfy their sweet tooth? The coffee-flavored Italian favorite Tiramisu took the cake, followed by the Baklava flakey pastry dessert.
- Tiramisu
- Baklava
- Cookies
- Cheesecakes
- Brownie
- Churros
- Cannoli
- Carrot Cake
- Chocolate Cake
- flan
Top ordered dishes breakfast
Diners are starting their mornings with the perfect combination of protein and sweets with the sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches and donuts topping the list.
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
- Donuts
- Sausage Burritos
- Bagels with Cream Cheese
- muffins
Top late-night orders (10 pm and later)
When the late night cravings kick in, gooey cheese is Grubhub diners’ favorite way to fill their stomachs.
- Chicken Quesadilla
- Fried Chicken Sandwiches
- Cheeseburger
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Cheese Pizza
Top Coffee Orders
The results are in: Americans prefer their coffee swirled with ice, regardless of the outside temperature. Iced coffee jumped from third place last year to top the coffee order in 2022.
- Iced Coffee
- Hot Coffee
- Iced Caramel Coffee
- Iced French Vanilla Coffee
- Frozen Coffee
Top ordered non-alcoholic beverages
Nothing washes down a delicious meal better than a can of cola, according to Grubhub customers.
- cola
- Lemon Lime Soda
- Iced Tea
- Iced Coffee
- Thai Iced Tea
Top ordered alcoholic beverages
We know Grubhub diners enjoy cracking open a cold one, but we don’t if they enjoy their margaritas with salt or sugar on the rim.
- Beer
- margaritas
- Hot Sake
- Piña Colada
- White Wine
Top ordered condiments
Grubhub diners can’t eat their fries without ketchup and relish in the beautiful combination of wings and ranch.
- Ketchup
- Ranch
- Spicy Buffalo Sauce
- Honey Mustard
- Spicy Mustard
What was trending in your city in 2022?
From coast to coast diners are using Grubhub to order their next meal. Data has shown us that a hungry diner in San Francisco isn’t going to opt for the same alcoholic beverage as a loyal New Yorker, and you can’t expect a Chicagoan to devour buffalo sauce the same way a customer in Los Angeles will. Regional differences have led to different ordering habits across the country.
So what are these regional differences? An iconic and fitting choice, in NYC the top breakfast order was the bagel. Philadelphia also stuck to its roots with their top dessert order: The Philly Cheesecake. In wine country, San Francisco stayed sophisticated and opted for a long-stemmed glass of Sauvignon Blanc as their alcoholic drink of choice. What was trending in your city? Read more to find out:
What cities ordered the most coffee?
How many cups of coffee does it take to get New Yorkers out of bed? In 2022, New York saw over 79,000 coffee orders on Grubhub. That’s a lot of caffeine!
- New York City
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
- Los Angeles
- Denver
Top ordered alcoholic drink by city
Fresh margaritas are enjoyed coast to coast all year long by Grubhub diners.
Austin: Mexican Martinis
Chicago: Frozen Margaritas
Los Angeles: Regular Margaritas
New York City: Japanese Lager
San Francisco: Sauvignon Blanc
Washington DC: Regular Margaritas
What city has early risers?
The early bird gets the worm is what they say in the Rocky Mountains. Denver restaurants have the highest percentage of orders from 5 am to 8 am.
- Denver
- New York City
- Nashville
- Los Angeles
- Austin
What city stays up late?
The east coast loves a late night snack. Boston restaurants have the highest percentage of orders from 10 pm to 2 am.
- Boston
- Washington DC
- Nashville
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
What are the most popular Grubhub restaurants?
At Grubhub, we love celebrating our restaurant partners’ success. Grubhub delivered for over 365,000 restaurants last year, ensuring your delicious cuisine reaches hungry customers. Restaurants across the country fielded thousands of orders throughout 2022. 18 million deliveries were made nationwide. Chirping Chicken in New York City took the cake with over 73,000 orders in 2022.
Here are the restaurants with the most orders in each city in 2022:
Austin:
- Halal Bros
- Papalote Taco House
- Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
- Taqueria Guadalajara
- Thai Kitchen
Los Angeles:
- Ribbon Cafe
- Zankou Chicken – Hollywood
- What the Fish Sushi
- Canter’s Deli
- Silverlake Ramen
denver:
- Pepper Asian Bistro
- Tamales Kitchen
- Taste of Philly
- Blackjack Pizza
- Hot Pizza
Chicago:
- Calo Ristorante
- Harold’s Chicken
- John’s Pizzeria Ristorante
- Chicago’s Pizza
- The Pasta Bowls
Washington DC:
- A Baked Joint
- CityLight China
- Boli’s Pizza
- Seoulspice
- Baked & Wired
Boston:
- Indian Quality Restaurant
- Otto
- Pho Basil
- Anna’s Taqueria
- T. Anthony’s Pizzeria
Nashville:
- Best Wok Chinese
- Thai Satay
- Roma Pizza & Pasta
- Milano’s Pizzeria
- Cheap Charlie’s Taco Shop
Seattle:
- Authentic Indian Cuisine Bread
- Sharma King
- Tastes of India
- A Pizza Mart
- Thai Thani Ballard
Philadelphia:
- Tres Jalapenos
- Oregon Steaks
- Angelino’s Restaurant
- Rosario’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Mandarin Palace
New York:
- Chipping Chicken
- Marinara Pizza
- Up Thai
- Joe’s Pizza
- Broadway Bagels
San Francisco:
- La Corneta Taqueria
- Red Jade Restaurant
- Pancho Villa (16th St)
- The Melt – 925 Market
- North Beach Pizza
A look into diners’ ordering habits
Millions of customers placed orders on Grubhub last year devouring meals from cheeseburgers to poke bowls and everything in between. While no two diners are the same, their ordering habits give insight into how Grubhub customers like to dine.
What is the most popular time to place an order on Grubhub?
6 pm brings the most traffic to Grubhub. In fact, we saw over 23 million orders placed at this time in 2022. That’s a lot of late night snacks!
What are the most popular holidays to order?
Grubhub customers are starting their new year off with a bang – and a burrito bowl. New Year’s Day remained the most popular ordering holiday in 2022. Nothing helps recovery better than a hot restaurant meal.
- New Year’s Day
- Mother’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Day
- President’s Day
- Labor Day
Grow your restaurant in 2023 with Grubhub
2022 brought in a new year of growth for restaurants that is carrying forward into the new year. Restaurants tune into consumer trends to ensure their mouthwatering food leads to satisfied customers. Capitalizing on the biggest food trends also means finding the right avenue to reach customers, whether on-premise or through delivery and takeout. The National Restaurant Association predicts that the off-premise market will be where the majority of industry growth will come from over the next 10 years. This means you need the right partner to help you navigate this changing environment and build your online ordering strategy.
That’s where Grubhub comes in. Grubhub can help you reach new and hungry customers eager to order from local restaurants (just like yours)!
Tap into takeout and delivery to bring diners exactly what they’re craving by signing up with Grubhub for Restaurants.
Keen hospitality experts wanted –
The future of the New Zealand hospitality & tourism sector requires your knowledge NOW!
The New Zealand Culinary Arts Development Trust is seeking keen hospitality experts to show leadership and direction for upcoming students across all aspects of the industry, to join the 2023 team.
Position/Role: Competition Committee Member.
Term: 1 year (annually, option to reapply each year).
Positions Available: 5 – 6 Committee Members Nationwide (no set location).
Salary: ‘Voluntary’ (with perks, good vibes and warm fluffes for helping the next generation of culinary professionals).
The ‘Culinary Arts Development Trust’ (CADTrust) is an independent, charitable trust responsible for providing support and resources to enable New Zealanders to investigate and embark on hospitality career pathways. The CADTrust is responsible for overseeing and administering the funds to support Regional and National culinary arts competitions and annual culinary journeys.
The CADTrust has two trustees, Mark Wylie and Glenn Fulcher, whom both work in the hospitality sector. Their roles within the trust provide governance, guidance and support the Competition Committee achieve their annual goals.
backgrounds:
The CADTrust was formed in March 2016 has been running the NSSCC and NZCJ for the past 6 years (prior to that was run for 3 years by City & Guilds Pacific). In 2019 the trust formed a ‘Competition Committee’ to start the journey to hand over competition operations and logistics. However due to global pandemics, the trustees have remained active committee members, both organizing Regional and National events with the support of a small committee.
Check out www.nsscc.nz for more information on past events.
The role and what’s expected:
The Competition Committee role is a voluntary role. The trust is seeking hospitality professionals who love their industry and what to give back through culinary competitions and industry visits.
There are two main events the Competition Committee oversees and organizes:
- National Secondary School Culinary Competition (NSSCC)
- New Zealand Culinary Journey (NZCJ)
In its current format, the Competition Committee meets once a month from February to April and then overnight (where needed) from June to September each year. These meetings are conducted online over MS TEAMS and require some technical abilities. They are approximately 60 minutes in length and a further * 2 hours a week (estimated and can be adjusted with applicants’ abilities (both time and skills) to suit). *NOTE: This commitment shrinks and grows through the year depending on the event schedule.
The committee investigates and onboards sponsors, develops and implements an online regional event to find the 8 teams to compete at the National Final, builds a judging panel for both Regional and National events, organizes travel and accommodation, prizes, works with schools across New Zealand and plans and implements the NZ Culinary Journey where National Finalists visit local hospitality businesses and suppliers.
Other responsibilities include basic budgeting, communication plans, working with a marketing and social media paid role (also up for renewal) and more support activities to ensure events run smoothly.
It’s important to note that this event has run over many years, and although it always keeps redeveloping and adjusting to remain relevant, there is a sound and trusted model with templates and procedures in place.
What the trust needs:
The trust is looking for 5 to 6 Voluntary Committee Members who have some of the following skills;
• Hospitality Industry experience
• Competition experience (can be small or large)
• Organizational skills – be the person who loves to organize people, have skills to bring to the committee like; Online computer abilities, event registration experience, working as a team to allocate and compete tasks
• Work well within timeframes
• Marketing and or social media experience (1 x member to be strong in this field)
• Enjoy working with the next generation (competitors ages between 15 and 18 years of age)
• Knowledge of Secondary Schools, particularly NCEA credits in hospitality
• Strong professional networks and industry contacts – critical to the events
• ‘Can do’ and ‘Make things happen’ attitude
• Work within and manage budgets
• Previous Sponsorship or Marketing experience within a not-for-profit organization (1 x member to be strong in this field)
• Work well with others in a small committee with a common goal
• Affinity with the goals of the Culinary Arts Development Trust
If any of these things sound like you and you really want to help the hospitality sector grow and retain amazing young staff, then please get off your butt and apply for this role. Again, it is voluntary, but the rewards are endless.
The Trusts new committee (some past members will be applying and possibly retained) will have the scope to understand, develop and grow these events (and possibly more) to a new level of engagement. Exciting times are ahead and the current format is ready to explode.
The time is now.
Applications for these roles close 31st January 2023. The trust looks forward to receiving your application. Please email your application (covering letter and small hospitality CV) to [email protected] – If you have any questions about the role, please contact Glenn on 027 640 0127.
5 Best Hidden Beaches in South Bali –
Bali is known for its famous beaches and you might think there are no more hidden beaches left in Bali as almost everyone already knows every beach here. But, if you are looking for a new adventure to find an isolated, quiet, and far from crowd beach, the list below is for you!
1. Bingin Beach
A reason why Bingin Beach is included as a hidden beach in South Bali is because it’s relatively hard to find. But once you find the beach, you’ll get treated by the gorgeous chilled out vibe. There are some great cafes along the cliffside too, making it perfect for weekend relaxing time. If you are into surfing, the waves here are perfect for surfers looking for a challenge.
2. Kubu Beach
Kubu Beach is located next to Ayana Resort Jimbaran. You will get a little adventure finding the beach since it is a relatively new discovered beach. From the parking area, you need to hike and trek for about 30 minutes through woods, swamps and rocks until you see the beach area. But the views are totally worth it! This beach is popular for its natural arc formation as the photo has become famous in social media. What a sight it is!
3. Nyang Nyang Beach
Nyang Nyang beach, located in the Pecatu area, is pristine of white sand and lined by a towering green cliff. If you are looking for some solitude, this secluded beach is perfect since it’s far from the crowds. You will get a little journey from the parking area to the beach by trekking down the rugged terrain. But don’t worry, the journey is rewarded by splendid views that you’ll find in no other place.
4. Gunung Payung Beach
Gunung Payung Beach, once known as Secret Beach, is just an hour’s drive away from Denpasar. It is a remote and quiet setting overlooking stunning seascapes that offer powder white sands, warm tropical waters and a lush green backdrop. The natural reefs barriers here also mean calm and swimmable waters most of the time. Must visit the beach!
5. Thomas Beach
Thomas Beach is one of the quietest beaches in Bukit. Its secluded strip of white sand beach, rolling turquoise waves, and shady beach umbrellas make it the perfect spot for a day of swimming. From the parking area you need a short 10 minute walk down the steps to reach the shoreline. You’ll most likely get to enjoy the beach almost to yourself since it’s quite an underrated beach in the Southern area.
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