Meet Mario Montanarini, Maître d’Hôtel aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

For over eighteen years, Mario has embodied the very essence of hospitality on rails, blending elegance, precision, and heartfelt service to create moments that guests will never forget.

From the day he first saw the train gliding through Venice to now leading and mentoring the new generation, Mario shares what it truly means to work aboard a living legend.
Because on the VSOE, every journey is more than travel: it’s a carefully choreographed performance, where each gesture, smile, and detail plays a part in an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Discover the magic behind the world’s most iconic train in today’s episode of The H Curator Podcast and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more stories from the exciting world of hospitality!