About Belmond
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories.
Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express since 1982.
The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future.
Working with communities and local talents, together with the world’s most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
About Simon Rogan
Simon Rogan MBE is recognised as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement. In 2002, Simon opened his debut restaurant L’Enclume in The Lake District village of Cartmel, which currently holds three Michelin stars. Simon opened Rogan & Co in Cartmel in 2008 which won its first Michelin star in 2018.
In 2011, Simon established Our Farm in The Lakes, which provides the restaurant group with high quality, sustainable produce. In 2016, Simon launched six-seater chef’s table Aulis Cartmel adjoining L’Enclume, followed by Aulis London, a 12-seater chef’s table in Soho, which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2024.
Simon expanded his restaurant portfolio to Hong Kong, opening Aulis in January 2019 and Roganic in February 2019. Roganic Hong Kong was awarded its first Michelin star in December 2019. In October 2019, Simon opened Henrock, an informally elegant restaurant within Linthwaite House Hotel, nearby Windermere.
In 2021, Simon’s efforts towards sustainability were recognised with the newly introduced Michelin Green Star, awarded to both L’Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong.