A small tattoo serves as an ideal keepsake for a vacation, according to Kimpton Hotels' perspective.
Kimpton Hotels and Tiny Zaps Launch Exclusive "Tattourism" Experience
In an innovative move to redefine travel souvenirs, Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has partnered with the tattoo collective Tiny Zaps to offer a unique "Tattourism" experience. This collaboration aims to provide guests with a lifetime of memories through unique design collections centered around each city[1][2].
The partnership, actively promoted in mid-2025, will see exclusive pop-up tattoo events at various Kimpton hotel locations across the U.S.[1][2][3] Kicking off in April, the series will travel to cities such as New York, Washington D.C., New Orleans, Nashville, Los Angeles, and more[4][5].
For instance, in New York, tattoo designs will be inspired by the Theatre District, while in New Orleans, they will pay homage to Bourbon Street[6][7]. Each Kimpton x Tiny Zaps tattoo collection will reflect the essence of its respective city, offering a truly local experience[8].
Tiny Zaps, a New York-based studio specializing in small designs completed within 30 minutes, will bring their curated tattoo collections themed to the local culture of each city where pop-ups are held[9]. The tattoo experience is designed to offer a distinctive artistic and cultural experience for guests, combining travel and body art in a novel way[4][5].
"People get tattoos for the same reasons they travel - to create and commemorate life experiences," shared Tiny Zaps co-founder Sam Kelly[10]. This initiative is part of Kimpton's effort to create memorable, unique guest experiences by linking art, culture, and hospitality[11].
The "Tattourism" trend is being furthered by this collaboration, providing guests looking for interactive and artistic travel souvenirs beyond traditional memorabilia with an opportunity to "get your stay signed in ink," turning the tattoo into a memorable symbol of their travels with Kimpton[3].
The pop-up events will take place at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C. on April 5, May 17, and June 7[1]; Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Nashville on April 12, May 2, and June 28[1]; Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square on April 18, May 23, and June 20[1]; Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans on April 10, May 15, and June 12[1]; and Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles on April 23, May 29, and June 26[1].
The offered tattoos are available only at select Kimpton properties across the U.S., catering to traveling tattoo collectors[12]. This collaboration between Kimpton and Tiny Zaps is aimed at enhancing the travel experiences of tattoo enthusiasts, offering them a chance to commemorate their journeys in a unique and personal way[13].
- Kimpton Hotel guests can now extend their city experiences beyond the conventional, as they collaborate with Tiny Zaps to offer home-and-garden inspired tattoos, reflective of each city's unique lifestyle.
- To mark each city's distinct culture, the partnership will feature pop-up tattoo events at Kimpton hotels, offering guests the opportunity to immortalize their travels through body art, creating a lasting piece of home-and-garden decor that tells a story of their unique lifestyle journeys.
