Orient Express Marks 140th Anniversary with a Vision ‘Beyond A World of Dreams

Paris, France, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a tribute to the past, celebration of the present and looking toward the future, Orient Express proudly marks its 140th anniversary today, October 4th, 2023. Commemorating the very moment when Georges Nagelmackers’ Orient Express embarked on its inaugural journey from Paris to Constantinople in 1883, Orient… Read the full press release

Orient Express Silenseas : Le plus grand voilier de luxe au monde prend la mer en 2026

WELCOME TO A JOURNEY BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DREAMS  Paris, France, 2023-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — 140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the… Read the full press release

Omer Acar named CEO of Raffles & Orient Express luxury hotel brands

Paris, France, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor today (January 3, 2023) announces that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective March 1st, 2023. An eminent specialist in luxury hospitality, Omer is a respected leader with high standards and an in-depth knowledge of the world… Read the full press release

Orient Express to bring its virtual immersion concept to international design fair: Design Miami/

Paris, France, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — One month after its Parisian event, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train, is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the 18th edition of the international Design Miami/ fair. Guests will discover the legendary train via… Read the full press release

Accor unveils first images of the future Orient Express train

Once Upon a Time… There was the future Orient Express Train Paris, France, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — 140 years ago, Georges Nagelmackers turned his dream into reality by launching the first luxury Orient Express trains. Today (19 October 2022), the legend continues with the unveiling of the future Orient Express train. Completely re-imagined,… Read the full press release

Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, returns with the support of Accor

Paris, France, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost 140 years after the first Orient Express luxury trains changed rail travel forever, the legend continues. Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, announces the return of its legendary train and a new and unique format. With the support of Accor and leadership of its Chairman… Read the full press release

Orient Express announces plans for second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice

Berlin, Germany, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Legendary travel brand Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the spectacular Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. The Groups have selected architect and interior designer… Read the full press release

Accor welcomes Stephen Alden as Chief Executive Officer Raffles & Orient Express

Paris, France, 2021-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces the appointment of Stephen Alden to the role of Chief Executive Officer Raffles & Orient Express, effective May 3rd. Stephen Alden will report directly to Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, and will become a member of the Group Executive Committee. Alden, who most recently created… Read the full press release

Orient-Express offers journey to the heart of Botswana with Alexander McCall Smith 22–27 November 2013

2013-09-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Journey to the Heart of Botswana with Alexander McCall Smith 22–27 November 2013 Northern Botswana, 28 August 2013: For Mma Ramotswe aficionados, it can’t get much better than this. This November, immerse yourself in Mma Ramotswe’s Botswana in the company of her creator, one of the world’s best-loved writers, Alexander McCall Smith…. Read the full press release

Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman train on 16th November 2013

2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s… Read the full press release