Pulse Hotels & Resorts: GCC-Reisetrends auf die Malediven im Jahr 2023; Prognosen für 2024

Pulse Hotels & Resorts, a leading and forward-thinking Maldives-based hospitality development company, has observed growing trends with GCC travellers in 2023, opting for extended stays at their Maldives resorts – Kandima Malediven, Nova Malediven Und Die Nautilus-Malediven. This trend aligns with the principles of ‘slow travel’, allowing guests to indulge in a longer trip while experiencing a profound connection with the destination. It is anticipated to continue growing in 2024.

Ein weltweiter Anstieg von Alleinreisen hat auch bei Reisenden aus den GCC-Ländern besonders starke Wurzeln geschlagen, wobei das Team von Pulse Hotels & Resorts im Jahr 2023 einen Anstieg der Beliebtheit verzeichnen kann. Branchenexperten gehen davon aus, dass dieser Trend weiterhin die Reiselandschaft bei Alleinreisenden dominieren wird auf der Suche nach immersiveren und authentischeren Erlebnissen im Jahr 2024.

With an aim to align its latest resort developments to global travel trends, Pulse Hotels & Resorts launched Nova Maldives in 2022 with a modern take on all-inclusive with a vibrant ‘community’ concept, tailored to Millennials and solo travellers. Meanwhile it’s ‘time stands still – anytime, anywhere’ approach to experiences and unscripted dining at ultra-luxury private island resort The Nautilus, and the massive range of activities on offer at mega-resort Kandima, lend themselves to slow travel – with more to explore, at a traveller’s pace.

Althaf Mohamed Ali, COO, Pulse Hotels & Resorts, commented: “One of the best things about slow travel is that it allows a guest to have time for all sorts of experiences, that make them feel a part of a destination. As an example of how we are adapting to this trend, we make sure that when a guest arrives at Nova, the new star among resorts in the Maldives, they are introduced to Holhuashi, a local tradition, and get a taste of the local culture, traditions and food. Our aim is to offer holistic and enriching experiences across our resorts that go beyond conventional tourist experiences.”

“Solo travellers may have varied goals, whether it’s seeking speed, adventure, relaxation, rejuvenation or the beauty of the marine environment. Our offerings at our properties align with each of these pursuits to suit the need of our guests. This ranges from group exercising or community dining at Nova to foster connections between solo travellers, or the opportunity for some ‘me’ time at The Nautilus, the most bespoke private island experience in the Maldives where guests can create a world of their own making – with free-spirited experiences tailored to their every whim and experience fine dining anytime, anywhere.”

Die Malediven werden immer mehr zur ersten Wahl für GCC-Reisende, die nicht nur Entspannung, sondern auch eine tiefere Verbindung mit ihrer Umgebung suchen. Die Wellnessangebote im The Nautilus wie Unterwassermeditation und Mondschein-Atemübungen erfreuen sich bei Reisenden aus diesem Teil der Welt größter Beliebtheit. Solche Erlebnisse bieten dem Einzelnen die Möglichkeit, sich in der unberührten Umgebung der malerischen Malediven wieder mit sich selbst und der Natur zu verbinden.

“This shift towards slow and solo travel experiences represents a significant evolution in travel preferences, with GCC travellers leading the way in embracing a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to exploring the Maldives, as they remain one of the top source markets for the destination at an easy four-hour flight time,” added Althaf Mohamed Ali.

GCC stands for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which for very long has been an important economic engine for global growth – has also begun to attract more tourists. The GCC countries are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.