Reinventing the "Art of Travel": Inside Orient Express's Quest to Redefine Luxury Hospitality - Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, takes us behind the scenes of the iconic brand's revival in this episode recorded Friday, April 11, 2025 - exploring how they're reinventing luxury hospitality. Discover the strategy behind their ambitious launch of Orient Express’s first hotel, train, and yacht—and learn what the new 'art of travel' truly means.

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