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B E L M O N D An outstand ing

col lection of destin ation s

and exper iences

For more than 40 years, Belmond has been at the forefront of exceptional travel. The Maison aims to offer its customers one-of-a-kind trips and experi- ences in inspirational locations. Since it acquired Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has celebrated local traditions, communities and cuisines in the world s most sought-after destinations, and created unique, authentic experiences in places charged with history. Today, with its large portfolio of very high-end hotels, trains, cruises and safaris, the Maison brings together heritage, expertise, authenticity and exacting customer service. It joined LVMH in 2019, to expand the Group s collection of exceptional hotels, alongside Cheval Blanc and Bvlgari. Belmond manages 33 hotels in 24 countries, including legendary names like the Splendido in Portofino, Rio de Janeiro s Copacabana Palace and the Grand Hotel Europe in Saint Petersburg. It also boasts secluded havens like Hotel das Cataratas, a gem overlooking Brazil s Iguazú Falls, and Sanctuary Lodge, tucked beneath the lost city of Machu Picchu; as well as architec- tural marvels like former monasteries Hotel Monasterio in the historic heart of Cuzco, Peru, and Villa San Michele, nestled in the hills of Fiesole above Florence. Belmond also operates seven world-renowned train lines, including the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, an Art Deco icon, and the Belmond Royal Scotsman, which marries Edwardian elegance with all the comforts of a country house. The Maison s two exceptional river cruises: Belmond Afloat in France and Belmond Road to Mandalay, round out its luxury travel offer of unforgetta- ble experiences, bespoke activities and unparalleled customer service.

Belmond s arrival within the LVMH family brings with it the prospect of more adventures and

extraordinary experiences.