Orient Express News
Orient-Express Hotels to Acquire Hotel in Peru’s Sacred Valley
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. owners or part-owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, yesterday announced the acquisition of a fifth property in Peru, an existing hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
New Grand Voyages of Discovery in 2010 aboard Orient Express Trains and Cruises
The world’s most famous train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, continues to evoke the style of the Golden Age of Travel with beautifully restored 1920’s and 1930’s carriages offering an authentic rail travel experience.
Orient-Express unveils Q3 loss
Orient-Express Hotels has revealed a net loss for Q3 but claims the decline in its revenues is not as dramatic as its competition and that the company’s business model remains resilient in the face of challenging trading conditions.
The ‘road to Mandalay’ returns to cruise the Ayeyarwady river
The re-launch follows a complete remodelling and refurbishment, led by French-born and Laos-based architect Francois Greck and carried out by teams of local craftsman, after damage sustained due to Cyclone Nargis. The ship now features larger cabins and a capacity of just 82 passengers, down from 108, making an even more indulgent onboard experience.
Celebrate The Festive Season in the UK with Orient-Express
Journey through the British countryside indulging in the finest Christmas feasts whilst relaxing as your every need is taken care of by a livered steward. Exquisite food, impeccable service and musical entertainment combine to create an ideal Christmas setting for a special someone.
A Meeting with the Perfume Legend
CHANEL has chosen to produce its latest advertisement for the famous perfume N°5 within the opulent setting of the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Orient-Express’ Afloat in France Cruises into the 2009 Season with New Itineraries for all Tastes
Afloat in France operates bespoke cruises with a fleet of five deluxe barges namely Napoléon, Alouette, Hirondelle, Amaryllis and Fleur de Lys, which glide on some of the most beautiful inland waterways of France. Each péniche-hotel is individual in design and lavishly appointed, can accommodate four to 12 guests and offers high quality dining and tailor-made six night itineraries beginning on Sundays.
Filip Boyen, VP Operations, Orient Express Hotels @ AHIC 2009
Filip Boyen, VP Operations, Orient Express Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Hotel Investors Conference 2009 (AHIC).
Orient Express confirms potential sell-off
Struggling luxury travel group Orient Express has confirmed it is considering “selective disposals” in an attempt to shore up its finances.It has hired Deutsche Bank to examine a range of options, which could lead to the disposal of some its core operations, a partnership with a new investor or even an outright sale of the whole company.
Valentine’s on the move
With Valentine’s just around the corner, the BTN team has been busy playing cupid by hunting down some of the most romantic (and most outlandish) deals out there for those in LURVE.For the classic romantic adventure there’s no better way to snuggle up to your loved one than to embark on the ultimate train journey, the London to Venice on the Orient Express. It’s unique voyage that will never be forgotten. Try treating your loved one to a candlelit dinner.For those incurable romantics out wanting more stability try a stay in one of its luxurious Orient Hotels for a Valentine’s to remember such as the Hotel Caruso and the Hotel Cipriani in seductive Italy.