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☆ Then and now: Inside the legendary Orient Express train
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Orient Express, a famed historic train, is being revived by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. AdvertisementThe Orient Express is perhaps the most well-known train in history. As the first transcontinental express train in Europe, the Orient Express served the rich and royal on overnight journeys from 1883 to 1977, according to Britannica. According to the company's website, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates 60 routes in 17 cities. So, I compared photos from my trip to historical images of the Orient Express.

Persons: — Organizations: Orient Express, Orient, Express, Service Locations: Venice, Europe, Britannica

☆ The reason luxury travel is so expensive these days
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Helen Iatrou | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Luxury hotel rates reached "peak levels" this year, with average daily rates up 70% compared to 2019, according to the luxury travel company Virtuoso. The price for luxury train travel is also soaring, with rates for Accor's yet-to-be-opened La Dolce Vita Orient-Express climbing 75% in 16 months. When money is 'no object'As inflation and rising costs abate, luxury travel prices are holding firm. Wealthy travelers also value new and different experiences, such as luxury train travel, he said. Booking early can save money on airfares, but hotel pricing works differently, he said.

Persons: aren't, Belmond, Accor, Henry Harteveldt, Harteveldt Organizations: CNBC Travel, Dolce Vita Orient, Orient, Express, Atmosphere Research Group Locations: Italy, Venice

☆ A celebrity stylist helped me pack for a luxury train trip with a dress code. I used a backpack and never repeated outfits.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I took a 30-hour trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express sleeper train. The train has a strict dress code and encourages passengers to wear their finest attire. Celebrity stylist Kim Appelt helped me pack a light, elevated travel wardrobe for the trip. One was a 30-hour ride on one of the world's most luxurious locomotives — the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Appelt eased my fears as she helped me pack a light, comfortable, yet elevated wardrobe with versatile neutral pieces and pops of color.

Persons: Kim Appelt, —, Italy —, Appelt Organizations: Orient, Express, Service, Orient Express Locations: Venice, Europe, Paris, Italy, athleisure

☆ The Eastern & Oriental luxury train restarted this week — here’s what a trip costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The train, which is operated by the luxury travel company Belmond, this week welcomed its first set of passengers since it stopped running as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The luxury train has been operating in Southeast Asia since 1993, when it first began shuttling travelers between Singapore and Bangkok. Now Thailand is out, replaced with two new journeys, which start and end in Singapore and explore different sides of Malaysia. The new routes are seasonal, with the "Essence of Malaysia" running from November to February, and "Wild Malaysia" from March to October. Prices start from £3,530 ($4,430) per person for a one-night trip in a historic cabin, according to its website.

Persons: Arnaud Champenois, Belmond's, Andre Chiang, Singapore's, Andre Organizations: Oriental Express, CNBC, Orient Locations: Southeast Asia, Singapore, Bangkok, Thailand, Malaysia, West Coast, Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Wild, Taman, Venice, Europe

☆ I took my first luxury train ride, and 6 things surprised me
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I had a surprising experience on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, a luxury sleeper train. The train exceeded my expectations with a red carpet, fine dining, and a dress code. But none of those rides surprised me like the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, a luxury Belmond train made of vintage Orient Express carriages that are nearly 100 years old. I recently booked a one-night ride from Paris to Venice, Italy, in the cheapest available accommodation, a private cabin that cost $9,000. This was my first-ever luxury train ride, and while I expected high-end details, some surprises made my trip feel more lavish than I'd anticipated.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Orient Express, Service, Amtrak Locations: Venice, Europe, Coast, Germany, Austria, Italy, Paris

☆ Step onboard the world's most luxurious train — suits and gowns are mandatory and a $26,000 suite comes with unlimited champagne
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a luxury overnight train comprised of historic carriages. Take a tour to go inside one of the world's most luxurious trains. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWelcome aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a luxurious, overnight Belmond train. The iconic Orient Express transported the rich and royal from 1883 to 1977, and was the first transcontinental express train in Europe, according to Britannica.

Persons: —, Here's Organizations: Orient, Service, Orient Express, Smithsonian Magazine, Britannica ., Express, Business Locations: Venice, Europe, Britannica, London, Istanbul, Paris, Italy

☆ The top 9 'must-have' travel experiences of 2024, according to luxury advisors
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Jonathan Delise | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

If that sounds like a tall order for a summer getaway, the luxury travel company Virtuoso asked 20,000 of its travel advisors to share their top experiences for 2024. Dark sky tourism focuses on rural locations without light pollution, such as Greece's Olympus Mountain National Park. Departing in August, Virtuoso recommends travelers first take in the Olympic Games before departing the city in style. Passion travelsHobbies may be associated with the home, but Virtuoso recommends taking your passions on the road. Virtuoso recommends exploring Peruvian cuisine at the Mistura Food Festival, or checking out the street food of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Persons: Nicolas Economou, Manoj Shah, Belles, Bhutan's, Young, Peter Adams, Chiang Mai, Koh, Wiphop, Sakura, James Cole, Hillary, Cousteau, Shackleton, pricey, Yasin Akgul, bookworms, Wolfgang Kaehler, Brian Curtice, Levente Bodo, ERNESTO BENAVIDES Organizations: Nurphoto, DarkSky, Stone, InterContinental, UNESCO, Istock, Expedition, Getty, CNBC Travel, Orient, Afp, Departing, Olympic Games, Chelsea Flower, Lightrocket, Festival Locations: stargazing, Norway, Iceland, Canada, Northern Mexico, Blanco , Texas, Albanya, Spain, Africa, Bhutan, Thailand, Pana, Yai, Bangkok, Japan Japan, United States, North America, Japan, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Fuji's, Antarctica, Paris, Istanbul, Turkey, Asia, Europe, Venice, Turkish, Strahov, Riau, Isla, Ljubljana, Slovenia

☆ The most exciting new trains coming in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Around the world, travelers are flocking back to trains, and demand is increasing across the board for high-speed trains, luxury “land cruises” and long-distance day and night trains. Here are some of the best new trains you’ll be able to take in 2024. Laurie Dieffembacq/Belga/AFP/Getty ImagesLinks between two of Europe’s most visited capitals have traditionally been pretty poor, with no direct trains since the 1990s. Ian Clarke/Alamy Stock PhotoFour continents, 13 countries, and seven luxury trains across 80 days – the ultimate experience for rail travel connoisseurs is due to depart in late 2024. BelmondOne of the world’s greatest luxury train journeys is returning to the rails in 2024 after a four-year gap.

Persons: Laurie Dieffembacq, Dimorestudio, Vita ”, Riva Aquarama, itineraries, Jeroen Berends, Gabriel Bouys, it’s, Jesus Hellin, That’s, Trenitalia, Luigi Ferraris, France –, Railbookers, Ian Clarke, we’ve, ”, Frank Marini, Alex Halada, There’s Organizations: CNN, Orient, Getty, ÖBB, Austrian Federal Railways, SNCF, Eurostar, National, Europa Press, French, Renfe, FS, Rocky Mountaineer, Royal, Orient Express, Oriental, ”, Oriental Express, Austrian Railways, Swiss Locations: Swiss, Venice, Paris, Berlin, AFP, Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Italy, Rome, Matera, Palermo, Sicily, Messina, Europe’s, Istanbul, Split, Brussels, Prague, Europe, Dutch, Dresden, Belgian, Roman, Naples, Madrid, Spain, France, Spanish, Barcelona, Lyon, Marseille, Canada, Central Europe, India, South Africa, Eastern, Vancouver, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysia’s, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Bangkok, Vienna, Innsbruck, Hamburg, Switzerland, Germany, Zürich, Gornergrat Bahn, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Riffelalp

☆ I spent $9,000 for a night on an iconic luxury train. It was so luxurious, I felt like I was staying at a 5-star hotel.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I traveled on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a train made up of historic Orient Express cars. I only stayed on the luxury sleeper train for a night, but I felt like a VIP the whole time. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But none of those experiences could come close to my $9,000, one-night ride from Paris to Venice on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — one of the most luxurious sleeper trains in the world. It was my first time experiencing the upscale Belmond train, made up of original Orient Express carriages from the 1920s and 1930s.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Orient, Orient Express, Service Locations: Venice, Paris

☆ A new ranking shows the best luxury hotel brands in the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Quek Jie Ann | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But a new list, released by the members-only group LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence, ranks hotel brands rather than individual properties. Luxury Travel Intelligence memberships cost $700 per year and grant access to the group's travel research. Source: LTI — Luxury Travel IntelligenceOetker Collection's Hotel La Palma in Capri, Italy. Source: LTI – Luxury Travel IntelligenceTwo brands are new to the list this year: Peninsula Hotels and Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The scoring systemLuxury Travel Intelligence uses an algorithm to assess hotel brands, which has a maximum of 4,663 points, said Crompton.

Persons: Aman, Rocco Forte, Michael Crompton, Crompton, Travel Intelligence Crompton Organizations: Travel Intelligence, Raffles, Intelligence, La, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Luxury Travel Intelligence, CNBC Travel Locations: Oriental Singapore, Capri , Italy, Raffles Doha, Qatar

☆ Laos Buffalo Dairy: A mid-life crisis with a purpose
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Katie Lockhart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Laos Buffalo Dairy, in the UNESCO-listed heritage town of Luang Prabang, is the country’s first dairy and buffalo farm. Laos Buffalo DairyVillagers around Luang Prabang travel up to two hours to bring their pregnant buffalo to the farm. Laos Buffalo DairyTraditionally, buffalo were used for plowing rice fields in Laos. Laos Buffalo DairyWhen the Laos Buffalo Dairy team first introduced their program to area farmers, it took roughly 18 months to convince them that it was a win-win idea. More than buffaloThe Laos Buffalo Dairy has created a free recipe book for locals that offers suggestions on how to incorporate buffalo milk into traditional Laotian dishes.

Persons: Laos CNN — We’ve, Susie Martin, Steven McWhirter, ”, Martin, Rachel O’Shea, milked, Rachel O'Shea, it’s, ’, “, The’ve Organizations: Laos CNN, Laos Buffalo Dairy, UNESCO, Porsche, Laos Buffalo Dairy Villagers, Laos Buffalo, Buffalo Bank, World Bank Locations: Luang Prabang, Laos, Asia, Laos Buffalo, Australian, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Australia, brie, parmesan, cheddar, Prabang, Rosewood, Cambodia

☆ Travel news: This airport has more global flight connections than anywhere else in the planet
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Airports flying highSome airports rank highest for passenger volume, such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, which served close to 94 million travelers last year. Others excel in passenger satisfaction in North America, such as those in Detroit and Minneapolis, which triumphed in a new study by J.D. However, there are three international airports that punch above their weight when it comes to their rich array of connecting flights around the world. Destination inspirationWhen planning vacation itineraries, you really can’t go wrong by checking out local UNESCO World Heritage sites: It’s the unofficial stamp of a quality day out.

Persons: Nikki Bettis, ” Organizations: CNN, UNESCO, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International, London Heathrow, New, JFK, Amsterdam’s, Kuala Lumpur International, Tokyo, Heritage, Bale, Oriental Express, Orient, Disney, Magic Kingdom, United Airlines Locations: North America, Detroit, Minneapolis, ., London, Amsterdam’s Schiphol, Kuala, Tokyo Haneda, Ohio, Ethiopia, West, Jericho, Venice, UNESCO’s, Lake Como, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Italy’s, Magic, China, Rome

☆ A new hotel trend that puts you to sleep — literally
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Lisa Lucas | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. Hotels and wellness resorts are launching "sleep tourism" programs that go beyond plush bedding and blackout curtains. Source: Zedwell Hotels Trocadero (London) Hotel LtdThe clutter-free aesthetic incorporates natural oak and ambient lighting, and rooms have sound insulation and purified air. Six Senses Laamu, MaldivesSleep-deprived guests can book a sleep wellness program that ranges from three to 10 days at Six Senses Laamu. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami.

Persons: Cadogan, hypnotherapist Malminder Gill, The Cadogan, Gill, Vicente Mera Organizations: Google, Zedwell, Hotel, Big Apple, Hyatt, Hyatt New, Carillon, Carillon Miami Wellness, Miami Wellness, Sha Wellness Clinic, Sha Wellness Locations: London, Maldives, Switzerland, Fiji, India, Turkey, Thailand, Hyatt , New York, , New York, Hyatt New York, Carillon Miami, Miami, Epsom, Alicante, Spain

☆ Italy announces special tourist trains and 'cruise trains'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway operator, has announced a new program of tourist-focused trains, using vintage locomotives on popular vacation routes. “Lusso” (luxury) trains will be spearheaded by the long-distance, super-luxury Orient Express Dolce Vita train, which will now launch in 2024, instead of this year as previously anticipated. The luxury Dolce Vita train will debut in 2024. These new routes will include night trains. sphraner/iStock Editorial/Getty ImagesThere will even be “cruise trains” – routes conceived with the idea of shuttling vacationers back and forth from short breaks.

Persons: we’ll, Stanley Tucci, Lusso, DIMORESTUDIO, Lamberto, Luigi Ferraris, ” Antonio Tajani Organizations: CNN, intel, Ferrovie dello Stato, Orient, Express, Golden Eagle, Cortina, d’Ampezzo, FS, Fondazione FS Locations: Italy, Venice, Milan, Tuscan, Rome, Otranto, Puglia, Metaponto, Basilicata, Reggio Calabria, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Calalzo, Umbria, Swiss

☆ Famed luxury train is returning to Southeast Asia with two new routes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In February 2024, The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train will launch two seasonal return-trip journeys out of Singapore that take in the landscapes of its northern neighbor, Malaysia. These routes mark the brand’s official return to Southeast Asia after being forced to cease operations during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train's open-air observation carriage. BelmondAccording to Belmond, operator of the train, the 15 signature green- and cream-colored carriages, once a familiar site for train spotters in the region, have been restyled. Travelers familiar with the luxury train’s long-established presence in Southeast Asia might be asking: why isn’t it traveling up through Thailand to Bangkok?

Persons: George Town, Belmond, ” Organizations: CNN, Oriental Express, Oriental, State, Presidential, Travelers, Orient, CNN Travel Locations: Southeast Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, Singapore’s Woodlands, Penang, Langkawi, Taman, Pullman, Kuala Lumpur, Malay Culture, Alor Setar, George, Malaysian, Thailand, Bangkok, Venice, Kanchanaburi, Thailand’s

☆ One of Asia’s most luxurious trains is returning to the rails with a new route
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Evelyn Chen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The Eastern & Oriental Express is heading back to the tracks. Services for the train service are restarting in February 2024, according to an announcement today by the train's owner, the luxury travel company Belmond. The passenger train, long considered one of the most luxurious rail rides in Asia, started operating in 1993, connecting Bangkok to Singapore. The Eastern & Oriental is returning with 15 carriages, including two restaurant cars, one piano bar car and an open-air observation car. Bookings for 2024 opened today with rates from $3,410 per person for a three-day journey, which includes all meals, beverages and scheduled activities.

Organizations: Oriental, Services, State Locations: Asia, Bangkok, Singapore, Pullman

☆ Michelin starred hotels around the world, from Italy to Vietnam
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Chris Dwyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

Courtesy CoteArgentinian maestro Mauro Colagreco was the first ever non-French chef to earn three Michelin stars in France, at Mirazur on the famed French Riviera. Gastronomic restaurant Plénitude by chef Arnaud Donckele marked an extraordinary debut by being awarded the pinnacle of three Michelin stars just six months after opening. Since 2021, they have held three Michelin stars for their cuisine, which celebrates peerless produce from their sustainable farm just seven miles away. Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hong KongLung King Heen was the first Chinese restaurant to hold three Michelin stars. Capella Hotels & ResortsFinally to Vietnam, where Michelin published its first ever guide in June 2023.

Persons: Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, it’s, Heiko Nieder, carne ”, Ben Benoliel, Alex Nietosvuori, Ally Thompson, Hjem, morel, Cigliutti Enrico Crippa, Piazza, Crippa, Ferran Adrià, Mauro Colagreco, Côte, Raymond Blanc, Paul Wilkinson Chef Raymond Blanc, Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II, ”, ” Blanc, Luke Selby, Plénitude, Cheval Blanc, France Plénitude, Sylvie Becquet, Blanc Paris, chef Arnaud Donckele, Chopin, Maxime Frédéric –, Aled Williams, Gareth Ward, Il Ristorante Niko Romito, Ristorante Niko Romito, Niko Romito, Romito, Giacomo Amicucci, Kyle, Katina, Michel Bras, Le Saint, Martin, Château Saint, France Le Saint, Chef Jean, Luc Lefrançois, Saint, –, sommelier Vincent Arhuro, King Heen, Hong Kong Lung King Heen, Heen, who’s, Chan Yan Tak, Rome Cavalieri, Pergola, Heinz Beck, Hatta, Ushikubo, Raby Hunt, Raby Hunt's Michelin, James Close, Maria, Chef Maria, Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, Germany Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, Lorenz, Young, Reto, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John D, Waku, Ghin, Tetsuya Wakuda, There’s, Tetsuya, they’re, kinome, It’s, Denmark There's, Jean Marchal, Maria Coppy, Jakob de Neergaard, iberico, Sven Wassmer, “, Lumnezia, Douglas, Koki, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Bill Bensley, Chris Dwyer Organizations: CNN, Michelin, Duomo, Capella, Rosewood, of, Notre Dame, Resorts, Dubai Michelin, Resort Dubai, Reale, peerless, ”, Le Saint, Hong, Hong Kong Lung, Seasons Hong, Rockefeller, Sands, Royal Suite, Royal, Swiss, Koki, Capella Hotels, Capella Hanoi Locations: Bangkok, Piedmont, Hanoi, Tokyo, Zurich, Switzerland, Northumberland, Hadrian's, Swedish, England, Wall, Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy, Japan, Spanish, Capella Bangkok, Thailand, France, Mirazur, Thai, Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Chaat, Oxfordshire, ”, Cheval Blanc Paris, of Light, City of, Powys, Wales, Bulgari, Dubai, UAE, Italy’s Abruzzo, SingleThread, California, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Toya, Le, Provence, French, Vence, Marseille, Seasons Hong Kong, Yunnan, Peking, La, Rome, Eternal, County Durham, Darlington, romaine, Berlin, Germany, Brandenburg, Young Swiss, Europe, Marina, Sands, Singapore, Australia, Shizuoka, Hokkaido, d’Angleterre, Copenhagen, Denmark, Marchal, Hibana, Capella Hanoi, Vietnam

☆ Train review: What it’s like to ride the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Chris Dwyer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

That's according to Matthieu Ollier, manager of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, who said the train's Grand Suites cost 24,000 euros ($25,850) for a one-night trip from Venice to London. A train steward on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The ensuite bathroom in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express' Budapest Suite. The bar car on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Source: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Persons: Matthieu Ollier, Willy Wonka's, Chris Dwyer, Ollier, John Travolta, Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Wes Anderson, Agatha Christie's, Christie, Champagne —, Austria's Brenner, Chef Jean Imbert, Jean Imbert, —, serenaded Organizations: Orient, Express, Orient Express, Athénée, Venice Locations: Venice, London, Belmond, United States, Paris, Bucharest, Munich, Istanbul, —, Budapest, Murano, Tsar, Austria's, Switzerland, France

☆ Travel news: Underwater metro routes and marine discoveries
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —Incredible Italian home makeovers, jaw-dropping marine discoveries and ritzy new trains in Scotland and Taiwan: We’ve got all this and more in our latest roundup of news and features from CNN Travel. Massachusetts couple Doug and Leah Johnson renovated a 14th-century apartment in the town of Vasanello in Lazio that they bought for less than $14,000. Life on the railsAustralia and India are celebrating milestones in underwater travel. And on April 12, Kolkata’s new underwater metro route completed its maiden run, ahead of opening to the public in November.

☆ Gucci designer’s exit boosts Kering’s M&A urgency
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Lisa Jucca | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MILAN, Nov 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The abrupt departure of star Gucci designer Alessandro Michele on Wednesday is putting French luxury boss François-Henri Pinault on the spot. The Italian brand, Kering’s (PRTP.PA) largest, has been a money-spinner for the 68 billion euro French conglomerate. Gucci revenue nearly trebled to 9.6 billion euros between 2014 and 2019. Reuters GraphicsFollow @LJucca on TwitterCONTEXT NEWSKering’s top brand Gucci said on Nov. 23 Creative Director Alessandro Michele had stepped down. Under Michele’s creative leadership, Gucci sales grew nearly three times from 2014 to 9.6 billion euros in 2019, one of the best performing brands in the luxury world.

☆ Two companies have luxury trains called the 'Orient Express.' Here are the differences
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Lucy Handley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The "Orient Express" has been called the "king of trains" and the "train of kings." By the 1970s, the original Orient Express trains had made their last journeys, and the carriages fell into disrepair. The Orient Express 'La Dolce Vita'Accor has more plans to use the Orient Express name. A rendering of the "Orient Express La Dolce Vita," which will connect Rome to cities like Paris, Istanbul and Split. A rendering of a bedroom suite on the "Orient Express La Dolce Vita," showing the train's 1960s-style decor.

A farmer spreads nitrogen fertilizer in his wheat field in Blecourt, France, May 27, 2021. Russia, under financial sanctions, is a major producer of fertilizer and natural gas, key in making nitrogen products to boost yields of corn and other crops. Since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, Europe started weaning itself off Russian natural gas and a pipeline transporting ammonia from Russia to a Ukraine port shut down. European countries typically buy most of their imported urea, a form of nitrogen fertilizer, from North Africa, but are now purchasing it further afield, Wallace said. EU nitrogen prices eased in mid-October as some European plants resumed production due to softening natural gas prices, he said.

☆ Luxury hotel booking programs from Amex, Capital One, Visa, and more can get you free elite benefits like room upgrades and on-property credits — here's how
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Eric Rosen | Tessa Campbell | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

David Slotnick/Business InsiderMany travel rewards cards offer elite-like hotel benefits when you book with their online portals. The prices through credit card travel portals are often on par with booking directly through hotels. However, it's only available to Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Travel Elite cardholders. Bottom lineYou might not have a premium hotel credit card or elite status with one of the major loyalty programs. However, that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of credit card booking portals to enjoy perks like room upgrades, free breakfast, and on-property credits.

You can use Amex Membership Rewards points in a variety of ways to further discount your hotel stays. I plan to stack credit card benefits to reserve a $1,600+ weekend in Italy for free. Shop Saks with Platinum: Get up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue on your Platinum Card®. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightThe Amex Platinum charges a $695 annual fee. American ExpressThis is not the best use of Amex pointsBy stacking these benefits with Amex points, I'll get a luxury $1,624 weekend stay for $0 and 102,398 Amex points.

The prices through credit card travel portals are often on par with booking directly through hotels. Depending on the issuer and type of credit card you carry, you might have access to special online booking portals where reservations include these sorts of freebies, too. Although you won't earn hotel points or credit toward elite status by booking through this portal, the $100 credit will likely make up for it. More Information Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application.

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