Normally we write about The Ring, Vienna´s Casual Luxury Hotel, we post an interesting interview or write about things that happen in Vienna or in Austria, this time we want to share the upcoming “World Bodypainting Festival” which takes place in Pörtschach at Lake Wörthersee from June 27th – July 3rd, 2011. Why you may ask yourself? Well, easy to answer, Lake´s – my lake hotel & spa is official partner hotel of this event. The World Bodypainting Festival, this

1. Who are you? We are Mountain&Soul! A Life Style Hotel in the Zillertaler Alps, with a different meaning of the way in gastronomic, than the old school Hotels in Tirol. 2. What do you like about what you do? We like to give our guests a very relaxed atmosphere, where they can feel like in their own livingroom in our house, in a stylish and modern way with cool eatch different rooms, with a very good restaurant and a

- Who are you? My name is Claudia Rosa Lukas, I am the co-founder and the main force behind the online presence of AUSTRIANFASHION.net. – What do you like about what you do? Thinking of simple ideas and making them big. – What don’t you like about what you do? Seeing simple ideas get complicated. – Please tell us about AUSTRIANFASHION.NET and your goals. Initiated by a group of independent fashion designers, AUSTRIANFASHION.NET was launched in September 07 as a

Since 1998 the ‘Kunstsupermarkt‘ presents different pieces of art from young and noted artists from all over the globe. Every year (from November until January) the ‘Kunstsupermarkt’ does offer these pieces (only originals) at different locations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria to the public. The first ‘Kunstsupermarket’ opened its doors 1998 in Marburg in Germany, 1999 the second location was founded in Frankfurt, after that Solothurn, Giessen and Berlin joined. Since 2007 the ‘Kunstsupermarkt’ is active in Vienna. What´s the

1. Who are you? I am Christine; one of the founders and creative directors of C-Heads Magazine. 2. What do you like about what you do? Being creative… This is what I love since being a child. I always used to draw, to sing, to play instruments or to write…Also a good thing is to get in touch with lots of different people around the world. And also working with people, who feel the same passion for art like me.

What are the reasons for organising a fashion event like the MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK? Austria has a very creative designer scene. At the MQ VIENNA FASHIONWEEK the designers have the chance to show their knowledge and creativity. Buyers, designers but also fashionistas have a place to share ideas and interact. We are very pleased that we are partners with the MuseumsQuartier Vienna and the quartier21/MQ, to realize this unique project. We are sure that it will benefit our fashion

1. Who are you? Hotelmanager of the Hotel FOX 2. What do you like about what you do? I am my own Master and the man in the house 3. What don’t you like about what you do? Getting sick. 4. Please tell us about your hotel and your aims with it? To smash people’s daily routine and give them an experience they never had before. 61 rooms, 21 artist, 1,000 ideas Each room is an individual piece of art.

1. Who are you? My name is Heidi Gregor, and i am a woman that loves beauty of people and things. I`ve gone through several professional stages in my life to find myself now in my dream job that seems to be my mission. I am a Personality and Communication Trainer and Coach, specialised above all in Style Coaching. 2. What do you like about what you do? I am obsessed with beauty and I love to work with people

In cooperation with the luxury hotel „The Ring, VIENNA’S CASUAL LUXURY HOTEL“ Vienna Deluxe Magazine held its second quarterly exclusive “Ladies Lunch”. The motto of the luncheon was “The Russian Contemporary Art” and it was held in one of the hotel’s luxurious suites. The hosts were Nina Burgesmeir/editor of Vienna Deluxe Magazine and Carl Peter Echtermeijer of The Ring VIENNA’S CASUAL LUXURY HOTEL. Some of the honored guests who joined them were: Dr. Zuna Kratky/Technisches Museum, Patricia Pállfy/Dorotheum, Mag. Andrea

“Top locations and top reputations in combination with a love of Vienna is the secret of four of Vienna’s luxury hotel managers: Jan Hendrik van Dillen – Palais Coburg Oscar del Campo, Imperial & Bristol Carl-Peter Echtermeijer, Grand Hotel Wien & The Ring Hotel Johann Mikats, Ambassador. In May 2008 van Dillen, del Campo, Echtermeijer and Mikats met with Vienna Deluxe to determine which factors their luxury hotels have in common. At the traditional Café Griensteidl, it was remarkable to