Belmond

Belmond is a luxury hospitality company that offers high-end hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. Founded in 1976 by James Sherwood, the company began with the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice and the restoration of historic rail carriages for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Renamed Belmond in 2014, it became a subsidiary of LVMH in 2019. Headquartered in London, Belmond operates 47 properties across 28 countries, focusing on "Slow Luxury" to provide immersive travel experiences. Belmond's portfolio includes iconic hotels like Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Mount Nelson in Cape Town, as well as legendary trains such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Andean Explorer. The company also offers river cruises in Myanmar and France, along with safari lodges in Botswana and South Africa. Belmond targets discerning travelers who seek exclusive experiences, emphasizing connections with local culture and heritage through unique collaborations with chefs, artists, and designers.