Orient Express announced that they have signed a letter with the intent to make a 50/50 strategic alliance with The Related Group. The partnership is proposed to operate and develop multi-use projects, which will include commercial and residential components. The intent letter between the 2 companies consists of an exclusivity period that will last for 90 days and is not a binding contract until the details of the negotiations are complete. The initial projects are planned to be open in the next 3 years and include a hotel that will have 28 luxury residences, a hotel with an oceanfront, and more. In each of the plans, the hotels will be included in an even wider development, and Orient Express will manage them all.

Paul White, the president and CEO for Orient Express, says that they are extremely proud to be entering the proposal of the partnership with The Related Group. Their development policy is aimed on properties of high-end luxury, which fits the profile of Orient Express customers, and those customers are increasingly interested on the opportunities of real estate, he continued. White also said that they strive to meet the expectations of their customers while concentrating on their own efforts in core competencies, creating travel experiences of luxury travel and exceptional standards of hotel service.

Jorge M. Perez, the chairman and CEO for The Related Group, said that they recognize Orient Express to be an ideal partner that will bring an unparalleled and fresh cachet to their luxury and unique properties. They will keep their critically acclaimed success as they collaborate with designers and architects of a world-renowned calibre to develop landmark projects for global destinations, he continued. Now that Orient Express is making a contribution of the most luxurious accommodation experience and customer service, they will offer a lifestyle to their customers that will set a new standard in quality and class.

To learn more about Orient Express and their bookings, visit www.orient-express.com