Now in its 70th edition the Taormina Film Festival 2024 struck the perfect balance between big-name screenings, thoughtful programming about issues in the Mediterranean and an homage to Sicily itself. Between dips in the sea at the newly opened Lido Villeggiatura at Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel and evening aperitivos overlooking the Teatro Antico at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel the iconic Sicilian film festival celebrated a storied past and future of cinema. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fhEnGf #TheArtOfBelmond #GrandHotelTimeo #Taormina
About us
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- London
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- Luxury Travel, Hotels, Trains, Cruises, Tours, Restaurants, and Hospitality
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Ask the concierge with Toru Machida. Originally from Tokyo, Toru Machida is the Head Concierge at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel in London. Having joined in 2018 ahead of the hotel reopening its doors, Toru continues to share his knowledge of the local area and Chelsea's hidden spots in with guests. We sat down with Toru to discover the best bits of his personal guide to the city he knows so well. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yghWjZ #TheArtOfBelmond #CelebrateYourPassion
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Celebrating 70 years of the Taormina Film Festival. Once a stage for ancient Greek theatre, the Teatro Antico is now the storied setting for the iconic Sicilian film festival. Filled with cinematic history, icons have flocked to Taormina to enjoy the festival's open-air charms with Italian dolce vita by day and glittering premieres by night. With views of the smoking Mount Etna skyline and, of course, the Teatro Antico, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel provides a front-row seat to the festival. Read more about the glittering history of the film festival here: https://bit.ly/4d15xzc #TheArtOfBelmond #Taormina
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This week we celebrated the publication of LIGURIA: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, the first book in a new partnership between Apartamento and Belmond celebrating unique culinary regions around the world. Hosted at book contributor Max Rocha's London restaurant Cafe Cecilia, the evening started with Portofino Spritzes and Liguria's famed Taggiasca olives. As guests dined on recipes from the book such as Triofe with Pesto Genovese and Farinata while listening to a playlist of Italian disco curated by the book's photographer Laura Jane Coulson. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3LaOyP3 #TheArtOfBelmond
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For the second consecutive year and in collaboration with Galleria Continua we have invited three emerging artists for an artistic residency at La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, a Belmond Hotel. Our first artist, Hashel Al Lamki, unpacks the relationship between humankind and their habitat, the wild and the constructed. As a proponent of sustainability, he aims to reduce carbon footprint through his works, which have garnered recognition from prestigious collections from around the world. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3Sqifim #TheArtOfBelmond #LaResidencia #Mallorca
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The 2024 Travel Leisure World's Best Awards have been revealed. Each year the readers of Travel Leisure cast their votes and this year we are delighted to share that the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, have been ranked #1 in their categories. We are also pleased to announce that Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, has been listed in the Top 100 Hotels in the world – a great achievement! Within the Belmond portfolio a further five have also made it into this prestigious award. Top 5 Trains of 2024 #1 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express #2 British Pullman, A Belmond Train Top 5 Hotels in Venice 2024 #1 Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel Top 5 City Hotels in Mexico 2024 #2 Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel Top 10 City Hotels in Central and South America 2024 #2 Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, A Belmond Hotel Top 8 Hotels in Africa 2024: #2 Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Top 10 Resorts in Italy 2024: #7 Caruso, A Belmond Hotel Alongside the recognition for our properties, it is heartwarming to see Belmond being recognised among the Top 25 Hotel Brands. We are truly honoured by this recognition, and we wish to pass our thanks on to our guests, partners and the team at Travel Leisure for placing your trust in Belmond. Every vote you casted is a testament to our team's dedication to curate legendary travel experiences. #TheArtOfBelmond
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LIGURIA: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, OUT NOW A week exploring the coastline by boat, with evenings soundtracked by Italian disco and days spent eating the delicacies of the region. To capture the essence of Liguria, we worked with photographer Laura Jane Coulson to showcase the people, places and tastes that make this region so special. The cookbook features 22 recipes developed from the kitchens of Splendido, A Belmond Hotel and Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, with classics like Spaghetti all Elizabeth Taylor and Focaccia Genovese. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3LaOyP3 #TheArtOfBelmond #Liguria #ApartamentoPublishing
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Taste the Andes at Mauka at Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, helmed by Pía León – one of the world's most talented contemporary chefs. Re-integrating crops, seeds and stories into fine dining, the menu forms a fascinating lens into Peru’s historic ecosystems. Amid relaxed surroundings, feast on signature dishes prepared with care, craft, and tantalizing flavor. Watch the full film here: https://bit.ly/4636GUQ #TheArtOfBelmond #Cusco #Mauka
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Welcome to ILTM Asia Pacific 2024 with the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train. This week our team from around the world gathered in Singapore to immerse guests in the art of slow travel through Wild Malaysia. With an installation of the Eastern and Oriental Express we evoked the wonders of Southeast Asia, exploring contemporary photography and legendary journeys. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3SrkP9b #TheArtOfBelmond #EasternAndOrientalExpress #ILTMAPAC
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LIGURIA: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, OUT TODAY A new partnership between Apartamento and Belmond celebrating unique culinary regions around the world. Blending time-honoured recipes with expert essays and irresistible locations, each publication is part cookbook, part cultural deep dive. Through exclusive photography and local dishes, this series invites us into new landscapes and flavours, inspiring exploration. In the first instalment we explore this rugged slice of Italian coastline through the lens of Laura Jane Coulson. In Liguria herb-clad cliffs dive into azure seas, and a bowl of fresh pesto pasta is never far away. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3LaOyP3 #TheArtOfBelmond #ApartamentoPublishing