Hotel company Accor introduces the impressively large new Orient Express Silenseas sailing yacht that measures out to be 220 meters long. It is designed by the studio Stirling Design International and architect Maxime d'Angeac. Notably, it is set out to be the largest sailing ship in the world and will set sail in 2026, joining the historic train line's roster.
It features 54 passenger suites that will all be about 70 square meters and a large presidential suite that is 1,415 square meters. The facilities include two pools, two restaurants, a speakeasy bar, and a spa. Accor chairman Sébastien Bazin notes that "With Orient Express Silenseas, we are beginning a new chapter in our history, taking the experience and excellence of luxury travel and transposing it onto the world’s most beautiful seas."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Sailing
- The introduction of the Orient Express Silenseas yacht presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market for luxury sailing experiences.
- Giant Cruise Ships
- The Orient Express Silenseas' record-breaking length highlights the potential for companies to push the boundaries of what is possible with large ships and offer unique experiences that smaller vessels cannot provide
- Heritage Tourism
- The Orient Express brand evokes luxury travel in a bygone era, making it an attractive option for businesses catering to the growing market for heritage tourism.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The Accor hotel company's introduction of a new luxury sailing yacht highlights the potential for the hospitality industry to expand beyond traditional hotel and resort offerings.
- Cruise
- The Orient Express Silenseas yacht's vast facilities demonstrate the potential for cruise companies to offer increasingly luxurious and unique experiences to travelers.
- Design
- The construction of the Orient Express Silenseas yacht by Stirling Design International and architect Maxime d'Angeac presents an opportunity for businesses in the design industry to showcase their innovation and creativity in developing new large-scale projects.
