Lázně Luhačovice have started the construction of a billion crown complex

Objekt Morava II after reconstruction

Luhačovice (Zlínsko) - The Luhačovice spa has begun construction of a therapeutic, relaxation, and accommodation complex. According to the company's management, the total cost of reconstructing two spa buildings and constructing several others is approaching nearly a billion crowns. The company has also secured a hundred-million grant from the European Union funds and from the regional budget to finance the project. This was stated today by the company's general director, Josef Krůžela.
    As part of the project, the historic spa hotel buildings Alexandria and Morava will be reconstructed. Additional facilities will also be built nearby to expand the accommodation and leisure services offered throughout the spa complex. The company anticipates that the costly project will be fully completed between 2013 and 2015.
    "The entire project aims to expand the range of stays with new products. To achieve a higher level of accommodation, gastronomic, and other ancillary services that guests come to this region for," said the company director Josef Krůžela to ČTK today. According to him, the reconstructed and expanded spa complex should contribute to the development of the entire region and primarily to a greater influx of spa guests from both domestic and foreign visitors.

Objekt Alexandria II after reconstruction

    The first phase, the reconstruction of the Alexandria hotel complex, was initiated by the company this summer and is scheduled for completion in November next year. In the future, another new building should also be constructed near the hotel. According to Krůžela, costs are expected to amount to approximately 360 million crowns, part of which will be financed by European funds.
    According to Radan Jurášek from the Helika company, which prepared the project, the original character of the historic interiors will be preserved after the reconstruction. For the new building, the architects were inspired by the era of Alexander the Great.
    The spa hotel Morava will also undergo a complete reconstruction in the future, with two more buildings being constructed nearby. According to Krůžela, the company will also seek European funds for them. "If the opportunity arises, we would gladly apply for it," he stated.
    The Luhačovice spa specializes primarily in the treatment of respiratory diseases, but its services are also utilized by people with musculoskeletal disorders, digestive system issues, or diabetes. The spa currently has approximately 1300 beds, and at the end of last year, about 550 people were employed by the company. Last year, the company reported revenues of approximately 366 million crowns and a profit of about 19.4 million crowns.