https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/belmond/ Belmond News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:42:50+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer/ Dan Ruff, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer from 1st July 2023 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:02:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-scotsman-a-belmond-train-unveils-new-dior-spa-and-launches-themed-jou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-scotsman-a-belmond-train-unveils-new-dior-spa-and-launches-themed-jou/ 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. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:51:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/venice-simplon-orient-express-debuts-winter-2022-journeys/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-completes-charleston-place-hotel-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:42:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/novella-to-lead-cipriani-a-belmond-hotel-venice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:04:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/puglisi-to-lead-grand-hotel-timeo-in-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:39:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-appoints-bieberach-to-global-development-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:38:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-representation-for-belmond-cadogan-hotel-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:17:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lvmh-to-acquire-belmond-in-us3.2b-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lvmh-to-acquire-belmond-in-us3.2b-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. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:18:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-shares-up-as-luxury-company-moots-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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”. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-la-samanna-to-reopen-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:37:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-castello-di-casole-opens-in-tuscany-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 15 May 2018 10:12:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-operate-castello-di-casole-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-operate-castello-di-casole-italy/ Full of Italian splendour blended with authentic Tuscan charm, the ‘Castello’ joins Belmond’s portfolio, which includes Belmond Villa San Michele in Florence, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, and Belmond Hotel Splendido in Portofino. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:28:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eras-magdalena-takes-up-new-human-resources-leadership-role-with-belmond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eras-magdalena-takes-up-new-human-resources-leadership-role-with-belmond/ Belmond has announced Ingrid Eras-Magdalena has been promoted to executive vice president, chief human resources officer, with the company. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:37:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wimberly-interiors-unveils-designs-for-venice-simplon-orient-express-carria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wimberly-interiors-unveils-designs-for-venice-simplon-orient-express-carria/ Wimberly Interiors has unveiled the design of three ultra-luxurious private Grand Suites aboard the seminal Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Adorned with opulent marquetry, the sumptuous suites offer guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to be transported to the golden era of travel in suitably contemporary luxury, from March 2018. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:01:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-welcomes-celebrity-chefs-on-board-eastern-oriental-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-welcomes-celebrity-chefs-on-board-eastern-oriental-express/ Belmond has announced a new series of ‘pop-up’ collaborations with highly acclaimed international chefs Ian Kittichai and   Luke Mangan aboard south-east Asia’s luxury sleeper train, Eastern & Oriental Express. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:17:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-debut-grand-suites-on-venice-simplon-orient-express-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-debut-grand-suites-on-venice-simplon-orient-express-next-spring/ Belmond has announced three new private Grand Suites will debut aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in March 2018. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:04:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-acquire-cap-juluca-in-anguilla-british-west-indies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-to-acquire-cap-juluca-in-anguilla-british-west-indies/ Belmond has signed agreements to acquire Cap Juluca, a luxury beach resort on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, British West Indies. The addition of the elegant, 96-room resort marks an important milestone in the strategic development of the Belmond brand, which is committed to doubling the size of its portfolio by 2020. Tue, 23 May 2017 06:59:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grossniklaus-takes-up-development-role-with-belmond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/grossniklaus-takes-up-development-role-with-belmond/ Belmond announced the appointment of David Grossniklaus as senior director of development Middle East, Africa and India. Based in Belmond’s newly-opened development office in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre, in the United Arab Emirates, Grossniklaus will focus on growing Belmond’s footprint across the region with new hotel developments and conversion opportunities. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:12:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hatton-takes-up-global-development-leadership-position-with-belmond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hatton-takes-up-global-development-leadership-position-with-belmond/ Belmond has announced the appointment of Kenneth Hatton as senior vice president, global development. He will take up the role on January 23rd, 2017. Hatton has over 18 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and global hotel-related transactions. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 03:38:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-welcomes-la-residence-dangkor-to-cambodia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-welcomes-la-residence-dangkor-to-cambodia/ Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor in Cambodia reopens as an all-suite hotel following a full refurbishment. Newly designed interiors inspired by the classical Khmer era juxtaposed with contemporary Cambodian art connect the past with the present. Nestled within lush landscaped gardens and surrounding a cooling saltwater swimming pool, the hotel offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:15:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/champenois-takes-up-top-marketing-role-with-belmond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/champenois-takes-up-top-marketing-role-with-belmond/ Belmond has announced the appointment of Arnaud Champenois to the role of senior vice president, marketing and brand, effective immediately. Champenois has over 20-years of experience in leading brands, marketing and communication in the luxury goods and services sector. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:55:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-grand-hibernian-debuts-in-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-grand-hibernian-debuts-in-ireland/ Belmond Grand Hibernian started a new chapter in history earlier as the first luxury sleeper train to travel throughout Ireland. The inaugural journey departed Heuston Station at 14:20 taking 40 guests on a six-night grand tour of Ireland. The train’s contemporary interiors are elegant yet relaxed, evoking the sense of travelling in an Irish country house on wheels, with genuine and warm service provided by the train’s crew. Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:56:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-belmond-hiram-bingham-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-belmond-hiram-bingham-peru/ For many, a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience. The Belmond Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey, never to be forgotten. Here cameramen Anjjelo San Buenaventura and Mark Hakansson take a ride for Breaking Travel News. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:53:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-andean-explorer-set-for-2017-launch-in-peru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-andean-explorer-set-for-2017-launch-in-peru/ Belmond has revealed it will launch South America’s first luxury sleeper train, Belmond Andean Explorer in Peru. The new train, expected to launch May 2017, is set to travel along one of the highest rail routes on earth traversing the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two night journeys. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:28:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-bar-car-on-board-venice-simplon-orient-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-bar-car-on-board-venice-simplon-orient-express/ A new Bar Car christened ‘3674’ is unveiled aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. ‘3674’s’ new interiors feature vibrant blues and golds, reflecting the iconic livery of the historic carriages and patterns inspired by the train’s marquetry. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:07:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-celebrates-myanmar-anniversary-with-ayeyarwady-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-celebrates-myanmar-anniversary-with-ayeyarwady-cruise/ Belmond has announced a 20 year anniversary cruise on board the Grand Dame of the Ayeyarwady River, Belmond Road to Mandalay, on October 1st, 2016. Marking two decades of exploring the magical rivers of Myanmar, the special four night, five day journey follows the route of the inaugural cruise from Bagan to Mandalay. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 02:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-look-at-belmond-grand-hibernians-luxury-carriages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-look-at-belmond-grand-hibernians-luxury-carriages/ The first images of Belmond Grand Hibernian’s carriages are released as the transformation into 20 luxury en-suite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car gets under way in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A team of 40 multi-skilled craftsman at specialist outfitters Mivan Marine, will undertake 35,000 hours of work at the world-class production facility in County Antrim preparing the train for its inaugural journey from Dublin in August 2016. Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:33:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuhn-to-head-communications-department-at-belmond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuhn-to-head-communications-department-at-belmond/ Belmond has appointed Maria Kuhn as corporate director of communications. Kuhn will be responsible for developing the global communications strategy, guiding and supervising the global PR team, and building Belmond’s brand reputation worldwide. She will oversee targeted PR campaigns for the upcoming launches of Belmond Grand Hibernian, Ireland’s first luxury touring train; and Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Knightsbridge, the company’s first London hotel. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:34:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-belmond-as-expansion-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-belmond-as-expansion-continues/ Belmond has the appointed Philippe Cassis to the roles of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Cassis most recently served as chief executive at Sun Resorts, where he oversaw the successful growth of the company’s portfolio of luxury destination resorts. “We are delighted to welcome Philippe, an experienced business leader with strong organisational, strategic and business development skills,” said John Scott, president and chief executive and Belmond. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-afloat-launches-luxury-wine-academy-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/belmond-afloat-launches-luxury-wine-academy-in-france/ Luxury travel operator Belmond is launching a Wine Academy, exclusive for guests travelling aboard its Belmond Afloat in France fleet of luxury barges in Burgundy. The Wine Academy can be added to a bespoke itinerary and the activities are led by a local expert who can tailor the Academy’s ‘education des vins’ activities accordingly, from introductory level to those who are budding wine collectors. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:19:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-giant-belmond-selects-travel-studio-technology-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-giant-belmond-selects-travel-studio-technology-platform/ The Travel Studio technology platform has been selected by luxury travel company, Belmond, to drive the future growth of their rail and cruise distribution to all customers. The deal involves a long-term partnership with UK technology specialist, Open Destinations, who has successfully implemented Travel Studio into more than 30 countries worldwide. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:11:09 +0000