Therme Group and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced plans for a new wellbeing resort in Washington, DC.
Per a press release, the aquatic attraction will be Therme’s flagship site in the US. The company is exploring potential locations in DC, and will engage with council members, business leaders, community partners and residents.
“When we create destinations that not only bring more visitors to our city, but also create new experiences for our residents – that is a win-win,” said Bowser.
Aquatic attractions and wellness experiences
“We know that people are the key to our city’s comeback, and people want experiences that are fun, that support health and wellness, and that are different than what we already have in the region – that is what Therme will bring to DC.
“In addition to creating a new experience, this will also create more jobs for DC residents and more support for local businesses. All of that is critical to our comeback.”
Therme develops, designs and operates wellbeing resorts that offer thermal bathing, sauna treatments, and family-friendly water park attractions, as well as cultural programming and immersive art experiences.
The company currently has four locations in Germany and Romania, and is developing new resorts in Canada, Manchester, Glasgow, South Korea and Frankfurt.
“We are thrilled to work together and take the first step to bring Therme’s revolutionary wellbeing concept to the US,” said Omar Toro-Vaca, chief development officer for Therme Group US.
“The cultural wealth and diversity of the nation’s capital makes it the perfect place to introduce the United States to our holistic model of urban recreation and rejuvenation.
“We look forward to collaborating with the community and district leaders to develop a civic asset that connects Washingtonians and visitors alike with a new approach to health, nature, and community.”
Therme’s new experience in DC is expected to create 7,200 construction jobs over a two-year period, 700 to 800 permanent operations jobs upon facility stabilisation, and an estimated $1.1 billion in DC nominal tax revenue flow over 25 years.
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