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Taco Bell hotel: How the chain pulled off massive fan experienceTaco Bell hotel: How the chain pulled off massive fan experience

‘It’s a dream come true,’ says senior marketing executive

Nancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

August 12, 2019

6 Min Read
Taco Bell hotel
Nancy Luna

Synchronized swimmers in hot sauce packet bathing suits. Resort food and cocktails made with a Taco Bell twist. The first taste of a yet-to-be released national menu item. Exclusive poolside Feed the Beat concerts. “Cinnabon Delight” and “Fire Sauce” updo hairstyles.

The marketing team behind the Taco Bell-themed pop-up hotel created the experience for fans who live and breathe all that the brand stands for: whimsical, spontaneous, craveable wacky foods, culture-driving and most importantly— value. Over the past four nights, hotel guests, dubbed VIP Supremes, were treated to an immersive Taco Bell hospitality experience — complete with free exclusive meals prepared by corporate chefs and themed merchandise and hotel amenities.

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About the Author

Nancy Luna

Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Nancy Luna is a senior editor at Nation's Restaurant News and a contributing editor at Supermarket News. She covers the industry's largest and most talked about fast-food brands including McDonald's, Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Subway. She is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years reporting experience. As a veteran business reporter based in Southern California, Nancy has covered some of the country's most beloved food and retail brands including In-N-Out, Taco Bell, Trader Joe's, Aldi, Whole Foods Market, Target and Costco. Luna is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton. When she's not digging for news on her beat, you can find Nancy regaling her fans about her latest dining adventures on her Fast Food Maven social media channels. Contact [email protected]  or follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/fastfoodmaven

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