Does one need to explain the Jazz Fest Wien? All know that Vienna is a music capital, all year around, many musicians play in Vienna throughout the year, either as single act or as part of one of the main festivals, of which the Jazz Fest Wien is one. 2010 is the 20th anniversary of the Jazz Fest Wien, and again the organization was able to bring international top stars, in order to present a music which performance is increasing

1. Who are you? My name is Manuel Lechner, I was born 1972 in Dachau near Munich, I am married and have 2 kids. I love the hospitality industry although I am more a food & beverage guy than a hotelier. But I bet this will change pretty soon with the new hotel. 2. What do you like about what you do? To host and provide the best service, that is my profession. 3. What don’t you like about what

On June 11th the FIFA World Cup started in South Africa and we thought it would be a good idea to tell a bit more about the different cities where all the football matches are being held, combined by sharing the best design/boutique hotels in the 3 main cities in South Africa with you. Cape Town Endless beaches, great people, absolutely an upcoming city that can show itself to the public. The location between the Table Mountain which is approximately

By Maggie Childs Visitors to Vienna are usually presented with a hefty list of destinations that take them deep into the bowels of the city: The Imperial Crypt and the Third Man Tour through the city sewers are staples of most Vienna travel guides. However, you and I both know that to really get to know a city you have to experience it after dark, when another sort of subterranean city emerges from the shadows. The (literally) underground clubs and