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From inhalation bars to moon phase treatments and wine ceremonies: These six innovative wellness concepts show how far modern relaxation can go today – and what the industry should learn from them.

From breathtaking views to innovative design – these spectacular pool concepts in the Alps show how hotels can score points with experience value and offer their guests deep relaxation with distant views.

“Best of Interior 2024” is a real must-have for anyone who is passionate about interior design or is looking for inspiration for their own four walls. This yearbook impressively brings together the 50 best interior concepts of the year, selected by an expert jury. It not only offers stylish insights into creative living worlds, but also practical ideas for implementation at home.

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Callwey Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7667-2734-3
360 pages

With “Parvenü”, the Weinviertel proves how bold branding and authentic storytelling can revolutionize the wine industry. An unconventional winemaker, an innovative design, and a dedication to nature make this wine a standout. Discover why marketing, brand alignment, and craftsmanship matter now more than ever.

Surrounding yourself with beautiful things – numerous hotels and catering businesses have jumped on this bandwagon. Each with its own individual input and output, because art is certainly never the same. The Hirschen in Dornbirn, for example, exhibits the sculptures of self-taught artist Günter Nussbaumer, while the restaurant of the same name in Lambach makes room in the Herzogstube for openings by young up-and-coming artists from Upper Austria under the motto „Kinski & Kunst“. And the Malerwinkel in the Styrian Vulkanland region even describes itself as an art hotel, as “eat+art” artist Peter Troißinger is at home here.

It is not only the exquisite cuisine that plays a role in the design of a successful restaurant. It’s not for nothing that they say “you eat with your eyes”, as the ambience and presentation of the dishes influence the taste experience. However, it is less well known that the ear is also involved in the dining experience. Acoustics play a decisive role in how comfortable guests feel in a restaurant.

Experts have determined that the average noise level in restaurants is 80 dB. However, this noise level can be reduced by up to 10 dB through various measures. A reduction of 10 dB corresponds to a reduction in background noise of an impressive 50%.