Living Moments - N°2 Edition 2014

lay out carpets in the VIP tent for the first time”, he smiles, “they all said, now he has become crazy.” It's exactly the opposite. Instead, the credo of the company today (“We don't want to be the greatest,wewant to be the best!”) is in every aspect of the so called 'KitzRaceClub'; the exquisite catering company, Do&Co provides sustenance for the VIP guests (in 2014, among other things, 700 lobsters, 170 kilograms of handmade pasta and 800 kilograms of fish and sea food were served). A chalet in cosy Alpine-chic style as well as a hand-selected choice of cigars can be found there, along with a 'KitzBeautyClub' where experts in make-up and hair pamper the guests. In the latter, Harti Weirather can never be found by the way. Too stressful. Either because he is following the races outside or he is on the phone. At least he hasn't changed in the last 28 years. Except that he doesn't have to go to his hotel room to make a call anymore. Because now there are mobiles. 81 www.private-residences.net 7TaTYR 8ZXPY_^ father-of-three has operated since 1987 with his wife Hanni (double Olympic champion in 1980). Everything started with his mother-in-law as the secretary, a 50-square metre office in Vaduz and a total of four employees. Today, the company comprises around 90 employees of more than 14 different nationalities, branch offices in Europe (among others in Barcelona and Milan) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). Among the customers are big concerns like Audi, A1, Porsche, Red Bull, bwin.party along with big sports associations or soccer clubs like FC Barcelona or Real Madrid CF. In terms of events Kitzbuehel is certainly un- surpassable, those who have already been there agree and describe it only In superlatives; the Oscars of winter sports or the Super Bowl of skiing – and that's exactly how it feels. Highlight of the event weekend is the 'KitzRaceParty', a colourful feast on the evening of the men's downhill race, where star acts like Emeli Sandé, Amy Macdonald, One Republic or Ronan Keating put the crowd of guests in a festive mood. This get together is happing in a tent more than 2,500-square metres large. An exclusive ambience and an acknowledged bench mark in the world of big events where Weirather has once again demonstrated early foresight:“When I wanted to