Belmond News
BELMOND APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dan Ruff, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer from 1st July 2023
ROYAL SCOTSMAN, A BELMOND TRAIN UNVEILS NEW DIOR SPA AND LAUNCHES THEMED JOURNEYS FOR 2023
To mark the start of an epic season, Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland, is proud to announce a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to create the Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, which will join the rake from this month.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Debuts Winter 2022 Journeys
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, has unveiled its December journeys. This festive season, the distinct midnight-blue carriages will glide through Europe’s winter-scapes on one-night journeys to Florence, Paris, Venice and Vienna.
Belmond completes Charleston Place Hotel sale
Belmond has completed the sale of Charleston Place Hotel to Beemok Capital, the family office of Charleston-based businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro.
Novella to lead Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Belmond has announced the appointment of Marco Novella as managing director of Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice. He will take up the position from next week.
Puglisi to lead Grand Hotel Timeo in Italy
Belmond has announced the appointment of Massimiliano Puglisi as general manager of Grand Hotel Timeo. He will take up his new role at the Sicilian property with immediate effect.
Belmond appoints Bieberach to global development role
Set to begin his new role on March 22nd, Karl Bieberach will be responsible for the global expansion of a portfolio which spans hotels, trains, river barges and safaris.
New representation for Belmond Cadogan Hotel in London
Fox Communications has been appointed to handle the UK public relations for the Cadogan Hotel in London, an iconic destination where quintessential British charm.
LVMH to acquire Belmond in US$3.2b deal
Luxury retailer Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has reached a deal to acquire Belmond, owners, part-owners or managers of 46 luxury hotel, restaurant, train and river cruise properties around the world.
Belmond shares up as luxury company moots sale
Belmond has appointed Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as financial advisors with a view to a possible sale. In a statement earlier, the luxury group said it was exploring “strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value”.
Belmond La Samanna to reopen in December
Located within the island’s most prestigious French West Indies neighbourhood, overlooking Baie Longue’s mile-long white sands; the resort invites guests to indulge in elegant European cuisine, sip Champagne at sunset and explore the vibrant coastline’s designer boutiques and over 400 restaurants.
Belmond Castello di Casole opens in Tuscany, Italy
Joining its Tuscan sister hotel, Belmond Villa San Michele in Florence, the storied castle hotel and grounds sit within an untouched nature reserve in the Tuscan hills between Siena and Florence.