The sixth Maison Cheval Blanc has opened its doors this month. Cheval Blanc Seychelles is curled around the Anse Intendance beach on Mahé Island in the Seychelles. With 52 villas that offer stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, the Cheval Blanc Seychelles stands out for its harmony with the lush nature of the Seychelles. Designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, the villas meld spacious volumes, contemporary lines and local inspirations, creating a perfect balance.

LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy) and Formula 1 has signed a new 10-year agreement, commencing in 2025. The historic partnership incorporates several of LVMH’s 75 Maisons which will be involved in the partnership, including Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy and TAG Heuer.

Accor has reported a solid first-half 2024 performance in line with its medium-term growth targets, demonstrating the strength of its model and strong momentum of the Group and its brands.

Emirates customers now have the privilege of tasting even more of the worlds’ most outstanding champagne onboard and in lounges, as Emirates renews its global airline exclusivity agreements for another 4 years – serving the most impressive expressions of Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon.

Accor and LVMH have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express, a legendary House synonymous for more than a century with the most exclusive travel experiences.

Global investment firm, L Catterton, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in luxury river cruise company, AmaWaterways, from a consortium of investors led by Certares.

Cheval Blanc has earmarked an autumn 2024 opening for its sixth property, Cheval Blanc Seychelles in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

An ultra-luxury hotel envisioned for Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles by LVMH Hospitality has been scrapped after locals voted against the project.

Belmond’s Chief Operating Officer of five years, Dan Ruff, has been promoted as new CEO, effective 1 July 2023.

Laurent Kleitman has been appointed as Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental International Limited with effect from 1 September 2023. He will succeed James Riley who has been the Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental since 2016 and will be stepping down.

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts – part of the LVMH Group empire – has welcomed the newest luxury hotel to its collection, the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo.

If ultimate style is tradition brought up to date, Bvlgari Hotel Paris epitomises success. The brand goes way back, to 1884, when Greek silversmith Sotirios Boulgaris opened a jewellery shop. Today LVMH owns what has become big-brand Bulgari (though the hotels like to be called Bvlgari).