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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 30 MIN

Belmond CEO Dan Ruff: LVMH told us to slow down and it worked

from The Entrepreneurs · host Monocle

Belmond CEO Dan Ruff shares his journey from globetrotting foodie to leading one of the world’s most esteemed luxury travel brands. He explains why LVMH’s acquisition pushed Belmond to focus on desirability over growth. Plus: how childhood travel experiences at Disney’s Epcot and eating pasta in Venice shaped his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Belmond CEO Dan Ruff: LVMH told us to slow down and it worked

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