# Festive Hotel-Branded Online Cooking The Omni Grove Park Inn Virtually Celebrates the Holidays By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-10-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-omni-grove-park-inn References: [omnihotels](https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/national-gingerbread-competition) The [Omni Grove Park Inn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar), a historic hotel in North Carolina, is celebrating the holidays with two virtual events, an online cooking course with Chef Carla Hall and a social media countdown – in lieu of a public Gingerbread display. On Thursday, October 22nd, fans can join a three-part [virtual series with celeb chef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-room-to-host) Carla Hall that teaches viewers how to create a festive gingerbread house at home. The pay-per-view course will donate a portion of the proceeds toward ACFEF’s Chef & Child initiative and all class attendees will receive a 15% discount on future hotel stays (from January to March 2021). In addition, the Omni Grove Park Inn is also hosting '12 Days of Gingerbread,' a physical distancing way to celebrate the 2020 National Gingerbread House competition winners while staying apart. Starting on December 1st, one winner a day will be announced with the Grand Prize winner being revealed on the final day. Image Credit: The Omni Grove Park Inn ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Cooking Courses:** Opportunity for hotels to offer virtual cooking classes with renowned chefs, allowing guests to learn new skills and enjoy interactive experiences from the comfort of their homes. - **Online Holiday Celebrations:** Hotels can create virtual events and social media campaigns to engage with customers during the holiday season, providing entertainment and festive experiences. - **Physical Distancing Celebrations:** Innovative ways to celebrate special events while maintaining physical distancing, such as the '12 Days of Gingerbread' competition, can bring joy and excitement to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels can leverage virtual experiences and online events to keep guests engaged and connected, even when they cannot visit in person. - **Culinary:** The culinary industry can explore opportunities for virtual cooking classes and events, creating new revenue streams and expanding their reach. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can partner with hotels to create unique virtual experiences and online campaigns during festive seasons, providing customers with memorable moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Themed Cabin Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-getaways.md) - [Holiday-Ready Luxury Hotel Programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lodge-at-spruce-peak.md) - [Festive Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar.md) - [Festive Hotel Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annual-holiday-programming.md) - [Virtual Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-virtual-wellness-retreat.md) - [NYC-Hotel Holiday Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thompson-central-park.md) - [Gingerbread Architecture Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-house-kits.md) - [Holiday Hotel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-express.md) - [Crafted Holiday Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loews-hotels-co.md)