Colorful as life - An entertaining short-term farewell

The end of the Jazzbruch season was marked by large and lavish celebrations on 24 June 2012 in the ARCOTEL Wimberger ballroom. Almost 400 guests made sure not to miss this spectacle.

 
Directly after hotel director Heinz Stefan’s welcoming address, the gentlemen players from the original Storyville Jazzband took the stage, opening the afternoon’s session of varied musical entertainment. Public idol Hans Theessink was also there to delight the audience with ballads and swinging rhythms. The third band to play was Dana Gillespie & Joachim Palden and, together with the brilliant drummer and unmistakeable saxophonist, they touched the heads and hearts of all those present. Guests found themselves jumping to their feet and moving to the beat. But not only the music was a highlight; the buffet, as sumptuous and delicious as ever, and put together by head chef Peter Lerner and his crew, was aptly described by one guest as “a dream”. Thanks to the excellent organisation both before and during the afternoon, the event went off without a hitch.

The new 2012/13 Jazzbrunch season starts with "Saxophone Affairs” on 16 September 2012.
We’ll be happy to send you a free WIMBERGERs Repertoire schedule hot off the press.

E wimberger@arcotelhotels.com

Winner over hearts with passion for football!

Sunday June 3 2012 10:00 a.m. in Stuttgart:

The engines are running and it is drizzling outside at cold 13 degrees Celcius. The atmosphere is great and full of anticipation as we set off on our way to Cologne where the German finals of the Hotelcup are being held. After our ARCOTEL Camino football team placed first at the tournament in Stuttgart, "Go Camino, another goal!", we were convinced we had a good chance in the finals. At 3:00 p.m. we arrived in Cologne and registered for the tournament. Of course we brought a legion of fans with us. Employees from all departments came along to cheer us on.

In the first game against the Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Hotel Königstein we took a 2:0 lead. Some mistakes destroyed the lead and we were behind 2:3. Unfortunately we were not able to recuperate and so we had our first defeat. With a 2:2 draw against the NH Hotel Hamburg Altona we were able to regain hopes of taking the tournament. In the third game, against the defending champion Innside by Melia Frankfurt, we performed well but were defeated with 0:2.

In the final preliminary round match there was some hope of moving into the quarterfinals. The Best Western Park Consul Hotel from Cologne took to a quick 1:0 lead. Our youngest player, Sandro Capuozzo, then scored the tying goal and his first goal in a tournament. THANK YOU Sandro for the memorable outburst of cheer you triggered. You really deserve it. Unfortunately the goal was not enough to turn the game around and we lost 1:5. The dream of the finals in Cologne was over.

In the penalty shoot out for the last places we were up against the 25Hours Hotel Frankfurt: we were defeated 1:2. In the end we were in competition for second to last place against the Maritim Hotel Stuttgart – the team we were able to defeat in the finals in Stuttgart. The penalty shoot out against the Martim team ended 1:3 for Maritim. The Maritim Hotel secured third to last place and we were dead last.

Considering that we played against the teams in our group that went on to place first, third and fourth, we are very pleased with the overall result, even if we came in last.
We are looking forward to the Hotelcup 2013 and would like to thank all the fans that traveled with us for their incredible dedication and support. THANK YOU! We also need you in 2013.

The Hotelcup has been the main football tournament in the hotel industry since 2009 and the number of participants is increasing each year. After the first tournament of this popular series in 2012 held in Hamburg the number of teams registering has increased each year. The Hotelcup hold tournaments in several German cities. The top two teams in each city advance to the big Germany finals where they represented their destination.

Praline Joeline

Joeline - made ​​from the finest Belgian chocolate praline became favourite among the visitors of  ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb.

When we opened our hotel´s owned patisserie four years ago, we set ourselves a goal to make all the products from the finest ingredients. One product became very dear to us and to all ours visitors; praline! As these are served with every coffee at the Joe´s Bar they got a name „Joeline“.

Made from the fines Belgian chocolate and secret ingredients the chocolate praline surrprises with its unique taste. Unfortunately we cannot tell you the secret recipe, but you can you can always get them in our Joe's Bar.

Pralines are a perfect gift and you can buy them  as a souvenir or gift to friends and colleagues.
 

Hochosterwitz Castle - a TOP destination in Carinthia

Hochosterwitz Castle is one of the most picturesque castles in Austria. It is located in today's municipality of St. Georgen am Längsee, east of St. Veit an der Glan, and is one of the landmarks of Austria's federal province of Carinthia. Standing on a Dolomite rock, rising 175 metres above the village, it was first mentioned in records in 860.

To fortify the castle against the impending Turkish invasion, George Baron of Khevenhüller had 14 gates built on the path leading to the castle. Owing to this protection, the castle was never taken. The use of such a large number of obstacles to defend a path leading to a castle is rather rare and is considered unique in caslte construction. The castle has been continously owned by the Khevenhüller family up to the present day and can be reached either on foot or by a lift. Hochosterwitz Castle is an exciting destination for young and old.

14 gates lead to the medieval castle and its armoury, museum, collection of arms and other historical collections. The small castle chapel is decorated with remarkable murals on walls and ceiling. The castle's restaurant, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area, serves delightful Austrian cuisine.

A museum and a passenger lift are available from April up to and including 1 November.

Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the castle and the unique view of a historically rich part of Carinthia.

Further information is available at: www.burg-hochosterwitz.com

Spa & Gym at ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser

The wellness and fitness area on the 5th floor.

The opportunity to catch a glimpse of the magnificent Viennese skyline alone is reason enough to visit the fitness room on the fifth floor of the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser - offering ultramodern fitness units with iPhone | iPod port and screens for TV enjoyment and internet access and a Power Plate (at extra charge) to enhance your fitness experience.

Due to its location, the 4-star-superior-hotel ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser is the ideal starting point for outdoor activities such as running, walking, sailing or swimming. You can get a lot of fresh air in the marvelous park - located right in front of the hotel - and the green recreational area at the oxbow lake "Kaiserwasser".

The generous wellness area offers themed shower, sauna, steam bath and Aqua Massage unit (at extra charge). The enclosed chill-out room with deck chairs is ideal for recreation by having a nap or reading.

Our spa & gym area constitutes the ideal place to relax after an exciting sightseeing tour through the city of Vienna or an exhausting business meeting.

Experience the European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2012) at ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart: MISSION 2012

The long wait is over – from 8th June 2012, the European Football Championship UEFA EURO 2012 will be taking place in Poland, in the Ukraine and in ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart. Be there live when the manager of national coaches Joachim Löw earns the title and all these preparations are finally put into practice.

Portugal, Denmark and the Netherlands, as the so-called "Group of Death", formed in Kiev on 2nd December 2011, is focused on becoming one of the strongest qualifying rounds groups in the 2012 European Championship.
Everyone’s fingers will be crossed on 9th June 2012 at 20.45, as "our boys" take on Portugal; a team which, like Germany, is in the TOP 10 of the FIFA world ranking list. They will have only a few days to catch their breath before the kickoff in their game against their rivals in the Netherlands on 13th June 2012 at 20.45. Both teams are among the best in the world, which has sparked considerable rivalry both on and off the pitch; fans can expect to see reflections of a long rich history in the stadium. And "last but not least", there are the Danes, with your controversial duels on the pitch; to take place on the following Sunday (17th June) at 20.45 in Charkiw.
TOP 10 teams in the FIFA world rankings, football rivalry and duals between pros are not things that will sway our top-form, highly motivated national team. With this our chances of success are, as always, more than good.

Even if a game should sadly not be played in one of our stadiums and there is no official "Public Viewing" arranged in the Stuttgart Castle Area, everyone resident of Stuttgart can still so easily get into the football spirit in many ways. Watching football together and sharing the excitement of such big tournaments is definitely a part of it and many bars / taverns and other establishments in Stuttgart will be inviting guests to one football party or another, be it great or small in size.

As for us, ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, we too are making a very special experience of the European Football Championship in our BAR SCALA. Enjoy the most heated duels between teams all in pleasantly cool temperatures in our BAR SCALA. As a special highlight, with selected games we will be serving you a typical meal of one of the countries question.

There follows an excerpt of the current program of the European Football Championship UEFA EURO 2012:
 

8th June
Souflaki
Greek Pork Skewers
Poland – Greece

9th June
Chorizo Skewers
Portuguese tapas with sausages and olives
Germany – Portugal

13th June
Red sausages in “Weckle”
German “Bratwurst” with sweet peppers in rolls
Netherlands – Germany

17th June
Hot Dogs
German sausages in rolls with fried onions and cucumbers
Denmark – Germany

You can of course expect traditional delicacies on the match days of the finals. You may be surprised at which teams get to the finals this year; while together we hope for a finale characterized by German highlights both culinary and sports-wise.

The team at ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart looks forward to your visit and has its fingers crossed for the German national team.

We will gladly book a reservation for you; click CONTACT.

Run and jump through June

In Hamburg, June is all about sporting endeavours, sweaty trainers and the fun of exercise. There’s one sporting event after another: charity runs, beach volleyball Super Cup, hella hamburg half marathon, German Derby and Hamburg ballet days.

  

It’ll be on your marks, get set, go on 03.06.2012 at the Race for the Cure® charity run in the tall ships harbour of the Hanseatic city. Everyone is encouraged to support women with breast cancer in a sporty way according to the motto "Race for Life". You can also get sweaty and run for a good cause in the HSH North Bank Run in the city. This is a 4 kilometre run on 16.06.2012. For every runner or team a donation will be made to the project "Children helping children", started by the Hamburg Evening Paper, called Hamburger Abendblatt.  

Those people for whom short distances are no longer a challenge, should not miss the hella hamburg half marathon on 24.06.2012. The 18th summer half marathon will start in the city on the Reeperbahn and the athletes will go past the Altonaer fish market, along the St. Pauli Landing Bridges, past the central railway station and Outer Alster Lake to the finish line on Rothenbaumchaussee. Amongst others the local radio station Hamburg 1 will be there with an entertainment program, music and some delicious refuelling for the successful runners. 

If you prefer to feel the sand between your toes when it’s warm then you can head on down to the Strandkai district on 08.06 – 10.06.2012 for the beach volleyball Super Cup as part of the Smart Beach Tour 2012 and cheer on your favourite team. There’s sport for the animals too from 29.06 – 05.07.2012 at the German Derby.  On the third of the six race days the most important race in the racing calendar for the Blue Ribbon takes place. There’s a gentler pace at the 38th Hamburg ballet days from 17.06 – 01.07.2012, which has become the traditional high point and end of the season for the HAMBURG BALLET. Come along and be enchanted by the many international dance stars in the Hamburg State Opera.