Boutique hotel chain Kimpton Hotels, a subsidiary of IGH Hotels, recently announced an exciting new collaboration that offers tattoos for guests by Tiny Zaps, an innovative tattoo studio known for its minimalist, meaningful designs. The partnership introduces a pop-up series that merges travel with self-expression, offering guests the opportunity to get complimentary tattoos as unique souvenirs from their journeys, reflecting the culture of the city they’ve visited. The initiative started this month and will run monthly through June at select Kimpton hotels across five major U.S. cities.
IGH Hotels & Resorts Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands of Americas and Global Kimpton, Vicky Poulos, said, “At Kimpton, we’re all about creating thoughtful, unexpected guest experiences that leave lasting impressions. Through our partnership with Tiny Zaps, we’re combining travel, art, and self-expression to offer a one-of-a-kind way for people to connect with the cities they visit and have a deep connection with. Our Kimpton x Tiny Zaps collection represents the ultimate travel souvenir: meaningful, personal, and a lasting celebration of exploration.”
Tiny Zaps Co-Founder Sam Kelly added, “People get tattoos for the same reasons they travel – to create and commemorate life experiences. We’re thrilled to partner with Kimpton to create these innovative travel experiences catered to traveling tattoo collectors. Having unique design collections centered around each city adds a fun, passport stamp-like feature, providing travelers with a lifetime of memories.”
The Kimpton x Tiny Zaps Tattoo Pop-Up Series taps into the growing cultural trend of “tattourism,” which is popular with Millennials and the Gen Z population. Tattourism is a modern twist on the centuries-old tradition of travelers getting inked to mark their journeys. In each host city, a special tattoo collection will be available, inspired by local landmarks and cultural elements. For example, in New York, tattoos will draw on the Theater District’s vibrant spirit, while New Orleans guests can choose designs celebrating Bourbon Street’s energy.
Tiny Zaps brings a network of talented local artists to the table, each with a distinct style and local following. Each hotel will host three pop-up events, and participating hotels include the Kimpton Theta in New York, Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C., Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles, Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, and Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Nashville. Guests are encouraged to book through the IHG One Rewards app and follow @Kimpton and #KimptonxTinyZaps on social media for updates.
Learn more here: https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/stay/kimpton-and-tiny-zaps