# Potato-Themed Travel Sweepstakes McAlister’s Deli Debuted the “The Great Spud Getaway” By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-09-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-spud-getaway References: [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/32011367?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1630002292_YzRhNTk2NzAzN2Jk&source_impression_id=p3_1630002294_Fqzwfox1TODhtBhH) & [mcalistersdeli](https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/spud-buds) In honor of National Potato Month this September, [McAlister’s Deli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-gorgonzola-salad) is launching the “The Great Spud Getaway” to pay homage to the ingredient used in its beloved dishes. Fans can enter to win a four-day, three-night all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and a guest to America’s potato capital. The winners will be housed in the unique Big Idaho [Potato Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-potato-collection) in Boise, Idaho, and receive a year's supply of free giant spuds from McAlister’s Deli. Alongside the free food and potato-themed vacation, the winners will also have an array of potato-themed activities available, most notably the chance to take a ride in the Big Idaho Potato Truck, a 72-foot semitrailer with a 4-ton larger-than-life potato on board. To enter the “The Great Spud Getaway,” post or tweet a photo of your spud creation using #spudbudsweeps and tagging @McAlistersDeli on Facebook (@McAlistersDeli), Twitter (@McAlistersDeli), or [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-hike-in-sevierville-tn) (@mcalistersdeli) by September 14th, 2021. Image Credit: McAlister’s Deli ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Potato-themed Travel Sweepstakes:** Opportunity to create themed sweepstakes for specific ingredient or cuisine and leverage social media to promote engagement. - **Food-centric Vacation Packages:** Expansion of vacation packages that allow food enthusiasts to fully immerse in culinary experiences by including activities and accommodations that revolve around a specific ingredient or cuisine. - **Branded Culinary Tourism:** Opportunity for food brands to collaborate with tourism boards to create branded culinary tourism experiences that showcase their products and increase brand awareness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants to create themed sweepstakes to promote their ingredients and engage with customers on social media. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Expansion of vacation packages and creation of themed culinary tourism experiences that cater to food enthusiasts, creating a unique selling point for hotels and tourism boards. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketing agencies to create successful social media campaigns around food and ingredient-centered themes to boost engagement and drive brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corned Beef-Stuffed Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corned-beef-spud.md) - [Potato Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeb-breakfast-co.md) - [Fry Lover Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequent-fryer-program.md) - [Cup-Style Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idahoan-foods.md) - [Collaborative Vacation Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-x-pepsi.md) - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md) - [QSR Travel Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-on-the-menu.md) - [Community-Focused Spice Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-tongs-sweepstakes.md) - [Rewarding French Fry Passes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-loaded-fry-pass.md)