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Ostend, 31st March, 2010 – A new era is about to begin for one of the most famous hotels in Belgium. As of 1st April, 2010 the Thermae Palace in Ostend will become part of the Apollo Hotels & Resorts chain. This announcement finally resolves the future of this majestic hotel. Read more>> |
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At the end of last year the Desimpel family, owners of the hotel and the Royal Racing Club Ostend made it known that they were looking for an international chain to restore the Thermae Palace to its former glory and put the hotel back on the map (and in doing so the resort!). “After intensive talks with many organisations, the decision was finally made to join Apollo Hotels & Resorts. Read more>> |
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This is a highly professional group run by a number of truly passionate entrepreneurs, the organization is the right size, understands the wellness sector and above all believes in the personal approach necessary to make this unique hotel a success once more”, comments Chairman Christophe Desimpel. Read more>> |
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Bas Tolmeijer, General Manager of Apollo Hotels & Resorts feels honoured that his company was chosen: “Our company specialises in laying a solid foundation and building on this to create a long-lasting and prosperous hospitality business. We have great faith in and respect for the Desimpel family as a partner. |
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The Thermae Palace is an icon in de Belgian hotel world with its rich past and deserves a great future. |
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Tolmeijer and Desimpel are no strangers as they both own a 50% share in the nearby Apollo Arthotel Bruges, where the new General Manager of the Thermae Palace originates from. Gunther Beeckman has earned his place in the international hotel scene and will be responsible for the ambitious programme: |
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“The intention is to get the complex to the top in three phases: in 2010 the public areas and the f&b outlets will be given an optical facelift. This first year will also be used to further develop our conceptual vision. Secondly we will focus on the hotel and the conference facilities. The last phase involves the creation of a unique wellness resort in the (gigantic!) vaults of the complex. Read more>> |
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Considering that there were similar facilities here in the past, construction work will be relatively simple”. |
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About Thermae Palace Ostend |
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In 2010 the complex has more than 149 rooms and 10 suites. The hotel is home to the gastronomic Restaurant Périgord and the Brasserie Paddock, 18 multi-functional rooms for up to 500 people, a sauna and a gym. Read more>> |
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About Apollo Hotels & Resorts® |
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What all the hotels and resorts have in common is respect for core values, the three pillars: True Spirit, Hospitality (real quality hospitality) and Local Colour. Read more>> |
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The chain currently operates eleven companies in the Netherlands, including the well-known wellness resort Thermae 2OOO in Valkenburg, the 5-star Crowne Plaza The Hague Promenade, and the metropolitan Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam. In Belgium the Apollo Arthotel Bruges belongs to the group. Read more>> |
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Apollo Hotels & Resorts is one of the fastest growing hotel chains in the Benelux. Over time they will work towards their objective which is to build a strong portfolio of hotels by making even more appealing acquisitions. Read more>> |
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About the (KRO) Royal Racing Club Ostend |
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As well as the Thermae Palace Hotel there is investment in golfing accommodation, The Pigeon restaurant, restoring the tribune, building apartments and a residential and care centre alongside the race course. Read more>> |
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Horse races have been held at the hippodrome for the past 125 years. At present races are suspended due to renovation work being carried out on the tribune. It is expected that at the end of 2011 activities will recommence in the totally revamped events hall. Back |