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Kimpton Kitalay Samui

Social Media Strategy & Branding for the second Kimpton Hotel in Thailand.

Client: IHG Group
Delivery: 2022
Location: Koh Samui

Brief

Create and develop the full branding including naming of Kimpton Kitalay Samui’s Kids Club concept and the hotel’s wellness membership program.

Develop and implement go-to-market social media content strategies for the hotel and their signature restaurant while curating and producing engaging content for Social Media use.

Design and roll out the branding identity of Kimpton Kitalay Samui’s 3 signature restaurants and bars: Fish House, Boho and Lanai, from existing logotypes.

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Kimpton Kitalay Samui Pool View
Kimpton Kitalay Samui Swimming Pool

Solution

In line with the lifestyle positioning of the hotel and its restaurant & bars, YouMakeMe elaborated a highly engaging social media content strategy evolving around curated and dynamic content, fully in tune with the brand lifestyle values.

Following a thorough benchmark of successful Kids’ Club Concepts & Membership Concepts, YouMakeMe developed highly appealing branding for both programmes.

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Cocktail at Kimpton Kitalay Samui
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Fish House

From an existing logotype rolled out a playful and appealing branding translating the seaside, beach house–style eatery of Kimpton Kitalay Samui signature restaurant.

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Kimpton Kitalay Samui Menu
Kimpton Kitalay Samui Fish House social media
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Boho

A contemporary, retro and floral design approach to complement the Thai Lifestyle Café’s decor, which is heavy on greenery to keep guests feeling connected to nature. The branding development was done from an existing logotype.

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Lanai

Consider LANAI Bar & Lounge a new kind of library. A design-led space near the entry to the resort, the perfect place to start the day. The overall branding of the outlet, developed from an existing logo and color palette,  follows the study-style interior with Modern and Thai touches.

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Kimpton Kitalay Samui Cold Brew
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Kimpton Kitalay Samui Cocktail

Junio

The name “Junio” was chosen as an affectionate, playful nickname. Based on Kimpton Kitalay Samui branding, we decided on a color palette that is joyful, fun yet low-key. Branding elements include illustrations that are inspired by Kimpton Kitalay’s persona: sea, nature, art, and exploration.

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Scope

Art Direction
Collaterals Design
Restaurant Branding Roll-Out
Kids’ Club Naming & Branding
Wellness Programme Naming & Branding

Social Media Strategy
Social Media Content Production
Photography & Videography
Copywriting