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Scott Kerr interviews Ons Gherib about Belmond's approach to luxury design and construction.

Scott Kerr is joined by Ons Gherib, senior vice president of design & construction at Belmond, one of the most enduring luxury hospitality brands and whose philosophy is anchored in 'slow luxury'. Ons, who joined Belmond a year ago, has played an instrumental role in Belmond's journey to elevate its hotels, trains, safaris and river cruises offerings to new heights of luxury and experience. Ons discusses how Belmond's slow luxury ethos show up in design and construction decisions and why Belmond invests in renovating existing properties rather than pursuing growth. He also talks about how being part of LVMH has helped Belmond grow and collaborate with sister Maison's like Dior and Guerlain. Plus: Designing a new luxury train car with Oscar-winning director Baz Luhrmann Featuring: Ons Gherib, SVP of Design & Construction at Belmond (belmond.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as…

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Host: Scott Kerr

Guest: Ons Gherib

Topics covered

• luxury hospitality
• design and construction
• slow luxury
• property renovation
• LVMH collaboration
• luxury train design

Keywords

• Belmond
• slow luxury
• design
• construction
• LVMH
• luxury train
• hospitality
• renovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Belmond, LVMH, Dior, Guerlain

Books & works: Oscar-winning director Baz Luhrmann

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