Merkur Versicherung AG, Granit Holding GmbH and SHR Thermen & Hotel Beteiligung GmbH have symbolically received the keys to the Loipersdorf spa resort.
Bad Loipersdorf (OTS) – The sale of the Loipersdorf spa was completed once all permits were obtained from the public authorities. “This is a historic moment in the history of our company. With this milestone, we combine expertise in the tourism, wellness and health sectors as well as innovative strength and pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. Together we can achieve a lot and create significant added value for guests, partners and the region. “explains Philip Borckenstein-Quirini, managing director of the Loipersdorf spa town.
On 6 October, the spa town of Loipersdorf, including the thermal baths including Schaffelbad, the Hotel “Das Sonnreich” and the Congress Loipersdorf, was officially handed over to the new owners: during a festive ceremony, the keys were symbolically handed over to the representatives of the consortium Ingo Hofmann (Merkur Versicherung AG), Günther Lederhaas (Granit Holding GmbH) and Jörg Siegel (SHR Thermen & Hotel Beteiligung GmbH).
The Loipersdorf thermal baths were the first spas to focus on “well-being” and “fun” and were pioneers in Styrian tourism: as early as 1978 people bathed in the “Schaffel”, which in the past became a 55,000 m² resort. 40 years. The new owners now want to keep this pioneering spirit alive: “We look forward to enriching this heart of the Styrian spa landscape with many new stories. Because in the end we want people to be enthusiastic about the diversity in the region. It is important for us to further strengthen the company headquarters, adapt it to the future and give impetus. innovation This includes modernization measures, new offers and, above all, an awareness of local needs“, says Ingo Hofmann, spokesperson for the consortium.
The mayor of Fürstenfeld and former chairman of the advisory board Franz Jost adds: “We found a competent, committed and down-to-earth consortium of the region’s best bidders in a binding manner. The Loipersdorf spa, the jewel in the crown of Styrian tourism, thus continues on its path to success. And we too will be a benevolent and fair partner in the future. Only this was and is important for us! ”
It is particularly gratifying that the successful path of the spa town will continue in the future together with the managing director Philip Borckenstein-Quirini, active since 2018. “Thermenresort Loipersdorf is one of the largest employers in the region. With the takeover by a group of companies from Styria, it is now possible to make important future investments and the success story of Bad Loipersdorf has continued. I am also pleased that we will continue to rely on the established management team and therefore on continuity for the employees. “according to Tourism Minister Barbara Eibinger-Miedl.
Also member of parliament Dr. Wolfgang Dolesch sees the new acquisition as an impetus for the spa town and the connected region: “With the handover of the Loipersdorf spa resort to the new owners, not only was a Styrian solution found, but the additional associated investments also secured hundreds of jobs and laid good foundations for the further development of this tourism company. leaders of national importance! We are delighted to be able to take this great step together! “
Information about the Loipersdorf spa resort
With currently more than 300 employees working directly in the spa, including Schaffelbad or the hotel “Das Sonnreich”, as well as in the Congress Loipersdorf and another 2,000 jobs being generated in the immediate vicinity, the Loipersdorf spa resort is one of the largest employers in the region. Each year, around 560,000 guests visit the South East Styrian thermal baths, which cover a total area of around 55,000 m2 and include 35 swimming pools.
Photo reference:
description of the image (left to right): Jörg Siegel (SHR Thermen & Hotel Beteiligung GmbH), Günther Lederhaas (Granit Holding GmbH), Tourismus-LR Barbara Eibinger-Miedl, LT-Abg. Wolfgang Dolesch, Franz Jost (former chairman of the Loipersdorf spa advisory board), Herbert Spirk (former Loipersdorf spa advisory board), Philip Borckenstein-Quirini (Loipersdorf spa town); (back from right): Christian Kowald (formerly Thermenbeirat Loipersdorf), Christian Kladiva (Merkur Versicherung AG), Ingo Hofmann (Merkur Versicherung AG), Florian Tatscher (Thermenresort Loipersdorf)
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