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Behind the scenes: Accor and LVMH seal deal on Orient Express

LVMH, which operates the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train, has reached an agreement with the hotel giant on investing in the Orient Express brand, just before Accor opens its first Orient Express hotel in Venice. [...]

Published on 27/06/2024 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Annabel Holding
Artemis
Bulgari
Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Hotel Cipriani
Kering
LVMH
Nicola Bulgari
Orient Express
Pinault
Ponant
Public Investment Fund
Sebastien Bazin

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Courts still struggling to elucidate Pinault cruise ship fire nine years on

In late 2015, a month after the Pinault family's Artémis firm took over cruise ship operator Compagnie du Ponant, a fire broke out on one of its ships. The courts are still trying to get to the bottom of the affair, amid suspected conflicts of interest and the existence of a mysterious black box.

Subscribers only Houses 07.11.2024

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Bulgari cuts budget for perfume pop-ups

Like its fellow luxury houses, the LVMH-owned jeweller has been investing heavily in cosmetics. This year, the brand expanded its fragrance division with a flurry of pop-up shops.

Subscribers only Houses 17.10.2024

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LVMH waging 'coffee table book' publishing offensive

The luxury giant is stepping up its involvement in publishing houses to produce prestigious and beautiful books for its brands.

Subscribers only Houses 12.09.2024

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The Cipriani family, the Venice bar moguls making costly property bets

The family that owns the iconic Harry's Bar restaurant in Venice has undertaken four colossal property projects that are putting a strain on finances. Several big names in luxury are keeping a close eye on those ventures, ready to make offers in the event of a collapse.

Subscribers only Entourage 12.09.2024

Arrigo Cipriani (centre), his son Giuseppe (behind) and grandsons Maggio and Ignazio (in the background).

France
Arnault family increases stake in LVMH

The Arnaults have quietly bolstered their stake in luxury giant LVMH - the family's primary asset.

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France
Unable to develop Paris Society, Accor revives its neglected hotel projects

Accor is preparing to relaunch a luxury hotel project on Brittany's Belle-Ile-en-Mer that its events subsidiary Paris Society once tried to put together, before giving up. The move is a bid to offset the halt to Paris Society's expansion into the restaurant business following the conviction of its CEO for "active corruption".

Subscribers only Houses 27.06.2024

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Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio changes tack to ultra-luxury travel with Saudi support

Heir to the Silversea Cruises dynasty, Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has been quietly developing a holding of tourism companies aimed at billionaire clients, with support from Saudi Arabia. But a family dispute and a conflict with a former business associate mean there could be troubled waters ahead.

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Businessman and heir Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio.

Spotlight | France, Italy
How Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin became Bernard Arnault's latest rival

The eternal rivalry between luxury giants LVMH and Kering acquired legendary status during their battle to buy Gucci in the 1990s. But that duel is gradually being eclipsed by the tug-of-war between the Bernard Arnault-led group and hotel giant Accor in the high-end hospitality sector.

Subscribers only Houses 14.12.2023

High-end hotel and restaurant companies are maintaining their growth. That is particularly true of Accor, whose share price has risen steadily over the past six months; LVMH's, meanwhile, has dropped.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh

Overshadowed by the many events organised by Qatar during the football World Cup, Saudi authorities are trying to make up for lost time in the luxury sector, slated to be one of Saudi Arabia's main drivers of development alongside tourism.

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The Cipriani family, the Venice bar moguls making costly property bets

France
Arnault family increases stake in LVMH

France
Unable to develop Paris Society, Accor revives its neglected hotel projects

Front Row | Italy, Monaco
Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio changes tack to ultra-luxury travel with Saudi support

Spotlight | France, Italy
How Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin became Bernard Arnault's latest rival

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France
Behind the scenes: Accor and LVMH seal deal on Orient Express

France
Courts still struggling to elucidate Pinault cruise ship fire nine years on

France
Bulgari cuts budget for perfume pop-ups

France
LVMH waging 'coffee table book' publishing offensive

Front Row | Italy
The Cipriani family, the Venice bar moguls making costly property bets

France
Arnault family increases stake in LVMH

France
Unable to develop Paris Society, Accor revives its neglected hotel projects

Front Row | Italy, Monaco
Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio changes tack to ultra-luxury travel with Saudi support

Spotlight | France, Italy
How Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin became Bernard Arnault's latest rival

Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Sheikha Moza vs Princess Sara: Luxury battle royal between Doha and Riyadh