Therme Group, a global wellness organisation, has revealed the location of its first Asia Pacific project. The wellness resort will be a component of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City, South Korea.
On Wednesday, December 20, commissioner of the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Kim Jinyong and senior vice president of Therme Group Stelian Iacob signed a memorandum of agreement. The Golden Harbour site was chosen following an initial letter of collaboration in November 2022, when Therme and the city began working together to determine the optimal location for the project.
According to the agreement, project plans will proceed through 2024, with a projected lease signing in 2025. Two to three years should be required to finish construction, pending approved designs and clearances.
First Asia Pacific location for Therme
Incheon is the international gateway city for nearby Seoul. Its Golden Harbour development is located next to an international ferry terminal, 15 minutes from Incheon International Airport, and a one-hour ride on public transportation from Seoul’s downtown. As a result, the Therme site, with its bayside views, will be conveniently accessible to millions of visitors from both local an international locations.
Therme’s expansive well-being resorts combine cutting-edge sustainable technology with age-old therapeutic customs. Large thermal pools are paired with aquatic pursuits, wellness therapies, exercise classes, attractions, art and culture, botanics, and food. Therme seeks to improve mental and physical health and to make a beneficial economic and social impact, in addition to being an enjoyable and restful experience.
Iacob says: “Golden Harbor is truly spectacular, and it is fitting to bring our first Asia Pacific Therme to this iconic global gateway location. South Korea has rich and varied wellbeing traditions, and we look forward to working with local partners to reflect this history and culture.”
Jinyong adds: “Therme’s spectacular resort will appeal to all residents and tourists, not only boosting our economy but also positioning Incheon as a world-leading wellbeing city of the future.”
The company operates resorts in Germany and Romania, and it has plans to grow in the USA, Canada, the UK, and continental Europe in the future. In September 2023, plans for Therme Manchester, a new £250 million water park and wellbeing resort in the UK, were approved by Trafford Council.
