Belmond has announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Laglace as General Manager for UK luxury day train, Belmond British Pullman.
Jean-Baptiste Laglace re-joins Belmond’s Trains & River Cruises following a year as Regional Food and Beverage Director in Peru, responsible for the food and beverage in the company’s five hotels and Belmond Hiram Bingham train. Prior to that Jean Baptiste held the position of Train Manager on board the company’s iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
“We are delighted to welcome Jean-Baptiste back to London as General Manager for Belmond British Pullman. With his contemporary knowledge of food and beverage and his experience gained on board sister train, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, his appointment means a very exciting time for this much loved train.“ Commented Gary Franklin, Regional Managing Director, Belmond Trains and River Cruises.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Belmond British Pullman in London – it is one of the most dynamic cities in the world with its effervescent restaurant scene. I am very much looking forward to developing our culinary offering further and working with our talented Executive Head Chef, Robbie Gleeson.“ Comments Jean- Baptiste Laglace.
Prior to joining Belmond, Jean-Baptiste studied Hotel Management in Switzerland and has worked at some of the world’s most celebrated hotels overseeing Food and Beverage in Morocco, Japan, Hong Kong, France and the USA. Originally from Bordeaux, France, Jean-Baptiste is fluent in four languages and is a certified scuba diver, as well as being an ex-competitive snowboarder. Now living in London with his fiancé and their black pug, Elvis.
About Belmond Ltd.
Belmond Ltd. is a global collection of exceptional hotel and luxury travel adventures in some of the world’s most inspiring and enriching destinations. Established almost 40 years ago with the acquisition of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the Company owns and operates 45 unique and distinctive hotel, rail and river cruise experiences in many of the world’s most celebrated destinations. From city landmarks to intimate resorts, the collection includes Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg; Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro; Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya; and Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara. Belmond also encompasses safaris, six luxury tourist trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, three river cruises and ‘21’, one of New York’s most storied restaurants. Orient-Express is a trademark of SNCF.
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