Travel and hospitality
September 17, 2024
Making its inaugural expedition early next year, the team behind Europe's private luxury train service has unveiled an Art Deco-designed carriage called “L’Observatoire.” Image courtesy of Belmond/Ludovic Balay
By Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service
LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is integrating the work of French artist Jean René, who goes by JR, amid its interiors.
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