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Amélie Thiriet, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express
Amélie Thiriet has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express

Orient Express has appointed Amélie Thiriet as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes as the brand expands across hotels, trains and sailing yachts.

Previously, Thiriet served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Communication at LVMH Hotel Management. The organisation manages the development and operation of LVMH’s Cheval Blanc and White 1921 hospitality brands. She brings international experience in luxury hospitality, brand development and strategic growth.

Meanwhile, Orient Express continues to develop its portfolio across different forms of travel. Its heritage dates back to its first journey in 1883. Today, the brand brings together hospitality, design, gastronomy and culture across its hotel, rail and maritime offerings.


Orient Express Expands Across Hotels, Trains and Sailing Yachts

The brand’s portfolio includes Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Venezia in Venice. In addition, its offerings extend to the La Dolce Vita Orient Express train and Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

Together, these experiences form part of Orient Express’s expansion across land and sea. The brand also offers the Grand Italian Tours collection. These journeys combine train travel and sailing yacht experiences with stays in Rome and Venice.


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Paul Lo

Paul Lo is an independent travel journalist and editor focused on global hotel openings, airline lounges, and hospitality industry developments. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Shanghai, he previously worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times, covering news and developments across Asia.