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Kimpton Launches New 'Stay Human' Global Campaign Featuring First-of-Its-Kind Creator Collective And New Commitments To Transform Its Content
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, released findings from a new global survey on consumer sentiment on social media content of travel brands and traditional travel influencers. Kimpton polled more than 4,000 people from Australia, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. and found an overwhelming need for more authentic and varied travel content as well as a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences.
"At Kimpton we take pride in being a different type of hotel. Our founding principles have us rooted in human connection and delivering a 'Stay Human' experience. We want our guests and our employees to be comfortable and embraced for being their most authentic selves, no matter their pronoun, skin color or body type," said Kathleen Reidenbach, Kimpton's Chief Commercial Officer. "However, we know that social media and marketing content within the travel industry hasn't always reflected the people and experiences that truly make up our global community. That's why we are committed to diving deeper into the foundation of our Stay Human brand ethos with new brand commitments that will continue to change the way we work with creators, the imagery we share and the experiences we offer."
Overall, the survey found a large discrepancy between travel content currently on social media and the true desires of consumers, who reported that the pressure to be "social media-worthy" negatively impacts their travel experiences. Consumer feedback from the survey further indicates a desire for more inclusive social media content from travel brands that is suitable to all personal travel styles and reflective of all types of individuals.
Kimpton's key global and regional findings from its survey include:Today, in response to the traveler pain points uncovered in the survey's findings, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has introduced new brand content commitments that pledge to show more diverse and inclusive creators and experiences in its brand-level social media and marketing content moving forward, including:
More detailed information on these commitments can be found here.
To help shape these commitments and advise on how they can come to life in the guest experience, Kimpton worked with a select group of diverse creators with varying interests and passions from across the globe to form its first-ever 'Stay Human' Creator Collective. The creators gathered in London last month at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, where they collectively took part in experiences rooted in and inspired by human connection. The group explored varying travel styles and discussed what fuels their individual and authentic passions. Kimpton's 2022 'Stay Human' Creator Collective includes:
In February 2023, Kimpton will roll out bookable Stay Human packages at select hotels around the world catering to diverse travel styles and personalities. The packages will all be informed by real insights from Kimpton's global consumer survey and its 'Stay Human' Creator Collective. In addition to these bookable packages, Kimpton guests across select international properties will be invited to enjoy activities that bring Kimpton's 'Stay Human' campaign to life, including curated social hour menus, themed pop-up events, social media contests and more. Starting in early February, guests can view and book the packages at kimptonhotels.com.
This campaign serves as a continuation of IHG Hotels & Resorts commitment to fostering a diverse culture where everyone can thrive. IHG is dedicated to championing gender balance and a doubling of under-represented groups across leadership; cultivating a culture of inclusion for colleagues, owners and suppliers; supporting colleagues in prioritizing their own wellbeing and that of others; and driving respect for and advancing human rights.
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants surveyed 4,073 total respondents from Australia, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.. Respondents were 18 years or older, active on social media, interested in travel, and have viewed travel-specific social media content from influencers within the last 12 months. The survey was fielded using the Qualtrics Insight Platform and panel was sourced from Lucid. Fielding was executed in October 2022.
About Kimpton Hotels & RestaurantsSan Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton now operates more than 60 hotels and 75 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, Caribbean and Greater China. Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests, offering inspiring design to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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