Accor and LVMH have entered right into a strategic partnership to speed up the event of Orient Specific, a legendary Home synonymous for greater than a century with probably the most unique journey experiences.
For the reason that inaugural voyage of its prepare in 1883, Orient Specific has been taking the invention of the world to new heights for shoppers in the hunt for distinctive and refined adventures. An emblem of magnificence and audacity, Orient Specific embodies a way of life that encapsulates the extraordinary and enchantment.
Following its acquisition by Accor in 2022, Orient Specific is creating new iconic ventures for trains, lodges and crusing ships whose exacting requirements will replicate a rare positioning inside the journey world. The renaissance of an historic prepare and the launch of the primary Orient Specific crusing ship in 2026 would be the subsequent steps on this renewed impetus. In parallel with these launches, Orient Specific will open its first lodges in Rome and Venice whereas persevering with the selective growth of its world locations.
Below the phrases of the agreements signed in the present day, LVMH shall be becoming a member of forces with Accor via a strategic funding within the Orient Specific model, within the firm that may function the long run lodges and trains, and within the entity that may personal the 2 crusing ships. The primary ship is at present underneath development at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France, and the 2 teams will proceed to look collectively for a 3rd accomplice for this new enterprise.
By contributing to the revival of this iconic model, LVMH will add its distinctive experience in high-quality services and products, illustrated particularly, on the planet of journey, by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Specific prepare and the 5 different trains additionally operated by Belmond around the globe. These extraordinary experiences replicate the operational experience and creativity of LVMH Hospitality Excellence on this subject.
Inside its Luxurious and Way of life division, Accor brings collectively the main assortment of luxurious manufacturers with a century-old legacy within the lodge and high quality eating sectors. The exceptional heritage and historical past of a number of of those manufacturers, together with Raffles, Fairmont and Potel & Chabot, have enabled Accor to rejuvenate the expertise for shoppers in the hunt for excellence and distinctiveness. This imaginative and prescient is on the coronary heart of the Orient Specific mission.
Bernard Arnault, LVMH Group Chairman and CEO, mentioned: “Orient Specific has embodied journey and magnificence since its origins. Its identify has turn into a part of our cultural heritage and stays a supply of inspiration for the best artists. Orient Specific epitomizes the artwork of refined residing and the audacity that drives every of our Homes. We’re delighted to be partnering with Accor to speed up the renewal of this journey icon. Every of our teams will carry the most effective of its experience to take Orient Specific to the head of the artwork of hospitality.”
Sébastien Bazin, Accor Group Chairman and CEO, mentioned: “Orient Specific is a legend ever since its creation 140 years in the past, drawing on its roots and its oneiric universe whereas remaining always firmly targeted on the long run. With Orient Specific, Accor is reinventing the artwork of journey, discovery and nice odysseys. With LVMH in the present day, we’re opening a brand new chapter on this thrilling journey, with the ambition of exploring new horizons and embodying the audacity and inventive ardour that drive our teams. We’re delighted to enlist LVMH’s uncommon experience to proceed pushing additional the frontiers of this legend and bringing its embodiment to life in an ever extra singular method.
