ATLANTA?? A recent survey1 by IHG?s upscale?boutique hotel?brand?Hotel Indigo??found that nearly half of business travelers (48%) like spending time outside of their hotel room exploring the neighborhood, but nearly half of these same travelers (47%) wish they had more free time to do so. For those guests who don?t have the time or opportunity to explore, the Hotel Indigo brand created the ?It?s Not All Business? package to offer business travelers a refreshingly local taste when they stay at a participating hotel.
The ?It?s Not All Business? package brings the neighborhood to business travelers, highlighting regionally-sourced ingredients for a complimentary breakfast and cocktail, like organic locally-roasted coffee beans featured in the Espresso Martini at?Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown?or local stone ground grits delivered fresh each morning for breakfast at the?Hotel Indigo Athens University Area. The package includes a complimentary breakfast to kick start the day and a signature drink for unwinding at night at participating Hotel Indigo hotels. Guests will also earn 1,000 Priority Club? bonus points as part of the package, bringing them closer to a?Reward Night.
?At Hotel Indigo, we want our guests to feel refreshed and inspired by the things they discover about our neighborhoods. Guests booking the ?It?s Not All Business? package can start and end the day in an inspiring way, with one of our local favorites, ?said Mary Dogan Winslow, director, Americas Brand Management, Hotel Indigo, IHG. ?When the work day is done, business travelers often feel stuck in their hotel rooms, but we encourage them to discover something new. They don?t just check in to our hotels; they check in to the neighborhood.?
How much does exploring the local neighborhood mean to business travelers? The survey found that nearly a quarter (21%) would give up their business stipend to have extra time to explore the local neighborhood while almost a third (29%) would give up sleep. The Hotel Indigo brand recognizes that even though some guests may be traveling for business, they don?t want to spend every hour of their day working. Whether it?s enjoying a local coffee or craft beer at the hotel?s bar and restaurant or exploring the surrounding neighborhood, Hotel Indigo hotels make it easy for guests to discover something new and inspiring.
For more details on the ?It?s Not All Business? package or to book a stay, visit?http://www.hotelindigo.com/notallbiz.
1 This survey was conducted by TNS on Oct. 11, 2012.? The base was 2,500 US adult business travelers staying at a hotel for business reasons within the past 12 months.
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About Hotel Indigo?
Hotel Indigo? is an upscale boutique brand that delivers a refreshing and inviting guest experience that is truly reflective of the local community. From the locally-inspired murals to the renewal program where the images, music, scent, and menu items change throughout the year, Hotel Indigo? delivers a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience that gives guests the confidence to step out and explore the local neighborhood. Each Hotel Indigo? property is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding area while brand hallmarks ensure consistent and reliable service from location to location. No two hotels are the same. Each Hotel Indigo hotel offers guests and locals a great neighborhood bar with seasonal and locally sourced food in a stylish environment.[/box]