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

Fashionistas need to watch out! From June 07th to 17th 2010 it´s all about fashion at the “10 Festival for Fashion & Photography” in Vienna. At more than 30 events, all organised by Unit F, one can gain exciting views into the Austrian and international fashion scene. The opening event will be a Guerilla store at Liska, supported by the fashion-insider Andreas Murkudis from Berlin. As of June 17th one can buy pieces from the new collections from Awareness &

1. Who are you? Diplom-Kaufmann Andreas Otto – Sales and Marketing Manager Luxury Hotel Suitess Dresden A Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World An der Frauenkirche 01067 Dresden www.suitess-hotel.com 2. What do you like about what you do? I love the challenge of a creation of a unique luxurious product at the world famous “Frauenkirche” in Dresden. Especially I am deeply involved in international relations to partners, clients, celebrities and getting to know their human stories. 3.

1. Who are you? “I am who I am” said Gloria Gaynor. But I guess in this case I am Stefan Siegel, one of the founders of NOT JUST A LABEL.com. 2. What do you like about what you do? No one tells me what to do, except our bank manager. Being an entrepreneur has many advantages, it is very fulfilling and satisfactory to achieve success based on your own ideas. 3. What don’t you like about what you do?

“Swinging through Amsterdam” in Vienna? No, this was not really the case at the event “Dutch Night@Drings” which took place at the bar “Drings” at The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel on April 29th, 2010. This event was meant for the “Dutch in-crowd” based in Vienna, as preparation for the famous “Koninginnedag” traditionally held on April 30th, 2010 throughout the world, and mixed with Austrian and international guests. The event started with a formal dinner organised by MEP (Mise en

1. Who are you? We are Martin Gaughan and Colm Keane, together have have been best friends for over 5 years. 2. What do you like about what you do? We both work in Television. It’s an exciting profession that is always changing as people’s ideas and the things they like change and become more liberal. Television always reflects what people think but also challenges them to think new things, so it’s exciting to be a part of programmes that

1. Who are you? My name is Christophe Hazebrouck, French National with 20 years working experience over 4 continents and past experiences with Hyatt international and Four Seasons. 2. What do you like about what you do? I am a people‘s person and my position allows me to meet daily employees and guests alike. The advantage of working for a boutique Hotel is that you can connect to a deeper level with your guests, eventually becoming friends with them after

STYLES.enterprises does produce exclusive magazines and printing products in Vienna since 8 years, besides that they organize high-level society events. The main focus of STYLES.enterprises is the professional connection between the Austrian hospitality industry (top hotels) and the fashion scene in Austria. That is why most of their photo shootings are organised in 5-star luxury hotels, now the second time@The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel. Participating designers were Thang de Hoo, La Hong, Bipone, Georgiev, Callisti, Edith Agay, the “Innung

The 7th edition of the Vienna Ringstrassen-Galerien Designer Award – Following the tracks of the great Coco Chanel. On April 21st 2010, the Ringstrassen-Galerien Designer Award will take place for the 7th time with a new addition: For the first time the well known RG Designer Award will be announced internationally in cooperation with NOT JUST A LABEL, the leading online platform for young fashion design. The Ringstrassen-Galerien is the finest address for shopping in Vienna. A unique shopping experience