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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-12
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
SO/ Maldives
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 12, 2026. Tracked for 12 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
21
all time
Location
Lagoon, Emboodhoo, Male 20028, Maldives
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to SO/ Maldives at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”Maldives, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks10 quotes
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks10 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A contemporary design resort with fashionable dining and private-villa luxury in the Emboodhoo Lagoon area.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A fashionable, contemporary all-villa resort that stands out for its design-led style, private pools, and lively atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A stylish all-villa resort with private pools and a fashion-forward, design-led atmosphere within the larger CROSSROADS Maldives destination.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A stylish contemporary resort with a fashion-forward atmosphere, private-pool villas, and a convenient 15-minute speedboat transfer.”
Copilot · 07-06
“A stylish, modern resort offering high-end villas and lagoon views near Malé.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“A modern luxury resort close to Malé with stylish villas and upscale amenities.”
“best hotels in Maldives”Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Maldives”
Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 07-06
“A contemporary private island destination that brings an avant-garde flair to the Maldives with fashion-forward overwater villas and vibrant social hubs.”
Gemini · 06-29
“It delivers an avant-garde, fashion-forward private island retreat just a short speedboat ride away from Malé.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“One sentence explaining why this hotel matches your request”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Stylish contemporary resort offering luxury accommodations and modern design.”
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”
Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A stylish luxury resort with watersports, island experiences, and a convenient 15-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. [9]”
Copilot · 09-28
“Stylish and modern, ideal for solo travelers who want luxury with a contemporary vibe.”
“luxury hotels in Maldives”Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“luxury hotels in Maldives”
Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 08-17
“A contemporary luxury resort known for its stylish design, high review ratings, and excellent guest experiences.”
Google AI Mode · 05-25
“A brand-new, highly stylish luxury option that uniquely combines high fashion and modern beach house architecture with upscale Maldivian hospitality.”
“hotels near North Malé Atoll, Maldives”Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“hotels near North Malé Atoll, Maldives”
Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Stylish contemporary luxury resort with designer villas and a vibrant atmosphere.”
Google AI Mode · 05-25
“A newly opened, fashion-forward luxury destination blending high-end design elements seamlessly with scenic overwater accommodations.”
“best hotels in Maldives for business travelers”Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“best hotels in Maldives for business travelers”
Maldives, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious resort with dedicated business facilities, meeting spaces, and reliable Wi-Fi in a pristine private island setting.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Modern resort with strong digital infrastructure and convenient transfer logistics.”
“boutique hotels in Malé, Maldives”Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“boutique hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A contemporary, fashion-forward private-island resort offering an artistic boutique feel with private-pool villas close to Malé.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (21 links)
Direct 86%Google Travel 5%Other 10%
Week-by-week
October 12, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other