Tattourism: Why Tattoos Are the Ultimate Living Souvenir

Move over postcards—tattoos are becoming the most meaningful way to remember a trip in 2026. Known as “tattourism,” this rising trend sees travelers building tattoo appointments directly into their itineraries. New York’s Untitled at 3 Freeman Alley made history as the city’s first hotel to host a permanent parlor, Unscripted Ink, blending hospitality with professional body art.

From high-end studios at Dream Downtown by Hyatt to beachfront artistry at W Punta de Mita in Mexico and personalized ink at Iceland’s Hotel Rangá, hotels are meeting the demand for permanent mementos. Travelers like Alessandra Amodio say these tattoos are more than art; they are “slices” of a destination you can carry forever, capturing the soul of a journey long after the flight home.

Tattourism #TravelTrends2026 #Ink #Souvenir #NewYorkCity #Wanderlust #BodyArt #Travel #continentsurfer

Want to know more?