Sardinia, a trailblazer in tourism and eco-sustainable accommodation, is once again pioneering a new concept in hospitality: the nautical scattered hotel.
Sardinia was the first region to introduce the scattered hotel
Following its distinction as the first Italian region to formally recognise the albergo diffuso or scattered hotel (with rooms located in various buildings throughout a community or small town) in 1998, Sardinia is now introducing a ground-breaking concept: the albergo nautico diffuso or scattered nautical hotel.
Staying on the land and on the sea
Enabled by the modification of a regional law this innovative accommodation facility integrates land services, including reception, registration, customer assistance, and standard hotel services. At the same time the nautical scattered hotel offers guests the unique opportunity to explore the captivating beauty of Sardinia's coasts on boats that can move within a three-mile radius from their port location, limited to daylight hours.
“We are once again in the lead, both in Italy and in the world”
The nautical scattered hotel will consist of at least seven craft, providing a minimum of fifty beds "in the cabin." The rental contracts for these facilities will range from a minimum of 24 hours to a maximum of four weeks, and will offer guests a truly exclusive experience. Giovanni Chessa, Sardinia’s regional councillor for tourism, crafts, and commerce, commenting on the significance of this new type of accommodation said: “By introducing this new facility Sardinia shows that it knows how to be a benchmark for Italian tourism. By standardizing new hospitality frontiers we are once again in the lead, both in Italy and in the world.”
Sardinia is at the top of the international tourist wish list
This approach is reaping the benefits, with an increase in arrivals which this year are at 6,377,247 (in ports and airports) compared to 6,005,971 in 2022, thus reasserting Sardinia's position at the top of the international tourist wish list. For information: www.sardegnaturismo.it
