About
We were born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys.
Across hotels, trains, river cruises and safari lodges, Belmond encourages a slower pace of travel that celebrates time, local culture, nature and human connection through memorable experiences and unforgettable stories.
With a 50-year legacy beginning in 1976 with Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 43 properties across 24 countries. A pioneer of slow travel, we have operated the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982 and expanded to include beach resorts, historic retreats, iconic city landmarks and gateways to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
As custodians of storied places, Belmond works with local communities and leading creatives to shape the future of travel, and has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), since 2019.
