Local Neighbourhoods Change Your World in Beautiful Hotel Indigo Spot

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, is unearthing the hidden gems that only can be found in a neighbourhood and inspiring the next generation of travellers to go out and explore. The brand's newest international marketing campaign, The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel, is rooted in the brand’s long-held belief that when you see the world through the neighbourhood, the neighbourhood changes your world.

In a global survey from Hotel Indigo, the brand reveals 73 percent of respondents feel it is important for the hotel they stay in while traveling to be connected to the local neighbourhood as it may inspire more adventurous activities, the desire to try new things, and meet new people. It also unveils the impact immersive travel has on our perspective of the world, with one in two travellers having questioned their life’s trajectory after coming home from a trip and 63 percent making major life changes due to their experiences on a trip. Hotel Indigo’s The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel is a testament to that – because when you stay at a Hotel Indigo, you don’t just visit a place – you fully immerse yourself in it – and then you take a little bit of it home with you. 

Officially rolling out this month in a phased approach globally, Hotel Indigo’s The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel is designed to celebrate how guests can discover, or rediscover, some of the most inspiring and culturally rich neighbourhoods in and outside the hotel.

Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. From a unique selection of vinyl Shibuya-Kei records in each guestroom at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya and infused elements reminiscent of Old Hollywood at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, to Hotel Indigo Brussels – City only using locally sourced ingredients in its restaurant, and every floor of Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown featuring local artwork, each individual property is inspired by local neighbourhood cues designed to ignite curiosity to explore something new.

Carol Hoeller, vice president global brand management for Hotel Indigo, said, "The neighbourhood is where those who are looking to be inspired stay. Which is why Hotel Indigo sits at the heart of neighbourhoods across the world. For our guests, Hotel Indigo isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a reason to travel. It’s a destination all on its own, and The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel embodies that. The campaign beautifully juxtaposes the inside and outside – and how our brand and the communities in which we exist are inseparable.”  

Chloe Banicevic, creative director at Anomaly, said, “We wanted this campaign to be a journey of discovery and wonderment. The creative captures the real culture and emotion behind the neighbourhoods featured in a soul-stirring way. We wove in iconic sights and sounds as well as people living, connecting, and seeking out incredible things and hidden gems. Because we wanted it to be more than just a homage to the neighbourhood, we wanted it to be an invitation to come and experience it for yourself.”

The campaign’s anthem film is directed by The Hudson Dusters of Greenpoint Pictures. On working on the campaign, Niles Roth of The Hudson Dusters says: “This film is deeply personal to us - I’m from Downtown NYC and Michael’s from Nashville. Hometown pride runs close to our hearts. We wanted these films to feel authentic and emotional. It’s a love letter of sorts, for the both of us.” 

While an international media campaign, Hotel Indigo’s The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel evokes local feeling. The images and videos, personalised to the next-gen explorer, will appear online, in television, cinema, digital out-of-home placements, and on brand social channels such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

With survey results also uncovering that 55 percent of travelers have changed their plans because of a recommendation from a local, Hotel Indigo will also be creating custom neighborhood guides through strategic partnerships to further spark that desire to experience an authentically local stay wherever you are in the world.

Hotel Indigo is a brand that exists to illuminate the world within the neighborhood in a distinct and authentic way. Today, there are 145 Hotel Indigo properties open, with another 128 in the pipeline and the brand is committed to doubling its portfolio globally over the next three to five years.

For more information on Hotel Indigo, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/reservation. Or download the IHG One Rewards mobile app, where you can now virtually explore select Hotel Indigo properties and the neighbourhoods they are in with a 360° tour.