The Women’s World Awards 2009, held at the Stadthalle in Vienna did bring an array of international stars onto the red carpet and into 2 luxury hotels. Cinema legend Claudia Cardinale, Italian film diva Monica Belluci, Pop Music Icon Marianne Faithfull, supermodel Elle McPherson, fashion trendsetter Angela Missoni and the famous popstars Anastacia and Kelly Clarkson from the US were ‘caught’ by the over 400 journalists and 31 camera teams from around the globe. The award’s gala was hosted by Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan and honoured extraordinary women for their remarkable achievements in 12 different categories.

Side by side with the stars fascinating and inspiring women such as Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Betty Williams, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Esther Mujawajo-Keiner and the 10 year old Nojood Ali from Yemen received this most prestigious honor for women (Larry King – CNN). Over 1500 distinguished guests attended the event, which was taped for television to be broadcast internationally, and was filled with numerous highlights, such as the aftershow party which took place at the Vienna City Hall.

All stars and celebrities were accommodated at the Grand Hotel Wien and The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel for the Women’s World Awards 2009. In total over 60 rooms and suites were prepared for their arrival and stay at both hotels. The hotel management was confronted with several so-called ‘hospitality riders’ where the guests did mention their special wishes.

At The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, US-popstar Anastacia, famous for her songs like ‘I’m outta love’ and ‘Left outside alone’, was greeted by Mr. Carl-Peter Echtermeijer, and personally escorted to the hotel’s largest suite.