Belmond

A century-old clifftop villa once built as used as a summer home has been reimagined into a rare private retreat, with Villa Beatrice, the first private villa in Belmond’s portfolio, now available for exclusive use.

Launching on 21 July 2025, The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train will make history as England and Wales’ first luxury sleeper train.

The Amalfi Coast has welcomed its first private luxury pool club with La Piscina at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel in Ravello, now open.

An exclusive spa suite aboard The Britannic Explorer will add a new wellness dimension to Belmond’s iconic rail journey across England and Wales.

Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.

A new Belmond rail journey will connect Paris with its Tuscany farm estate from May 2025 aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

Three Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn has been appointed as Les Bateaux Belmond’s first Culinary Curator, creating menus across Belmond’s seven luxury boats starting with the first voyage of 2025.

Belmond has unveiled the interiors of L’Observatoire, a new artist-designed carriage which will join its Venice Simplon-Orient Express in March 2025.

Global International Travel in collaboration with Belmond, hosted an exclusive client evening of storytelling and conversation at the A-Esque Atelier, in Melbourne late last month. The gathering, moderated by Grant Pearce, Creative Director of Esquire Australia and Commercial Content Director of Harper’s Bazaar Australia, brought together Global clients to immerse in Belmond’s philosophy on “The Legendary Art of Travel” and its commitment to connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most extraordinary destinations.

Belmond has embarked on the latest phase of its multi-year renovation of Portofino’s iconic hotel, Splendido, with the project expected to be complete by June next year.

Belmond has revealed plans for the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, set for to debut in July 2025. The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train will capitalise on the thriving demand of exceptional slow travel.

Belmond remains on the look-out for new opportunities in Asia after it confirmed the completion of its sale of two La Résidence hotels in the region to Thailand-based KS Hotels.