BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For parents wondering what it takes to make their kids' football dreams come true and how they can set them on the right path, Yanqi Island, managed by Kempinski, might just have come up with the perfect way to kick things off.
From 2 to 5 October, the luxurious and spectacular hotel will be playing host to Bobby Zamora, who represented England and spent more than a decade of his career playing in the Premier League with prestigious clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Fulham.
Kids aged 5 to 18 years are invited to apply for a place on the camps, and they'll enjoy four fun-packed, inspirational sessions personally led by Zamora, who will be supported by two professional UK coaches. Moreover, players and parents will also have the chance to meet Zamora and the coaches in a more casual setting, to engage with him and ask questions they might have on their minds.
It will be Zamora's first visit to China/Beijing and he's very excited at the prospect. "It's always been a dream of mine to visit China, and if I can help some local kids on the way to achieving their football dreams at the same time, it'll make the visit much more worthwhile and rewarding," he said in an open message.
"I'm really looking forward to meeting and working with youngsters who live in Beijing or elsewhere in China, so be warned; I'll probably have as many questions for you as you have for me," he joked.
The camp is the brainchild of Brice Pean, General Manager of Yanqi Island, managed by Kempinski, who explained that "With the incredible scenery and facilities we have at our properties, we like to think that we offer something that's beyond most five-star hotels and we want all customer experiences to reflect that too."
"Most VIP personal appearances are short, media focussed affairs, but what we're aiming to do is to offer the players and parents the opportunity to genuinely interact and connect with Bobby. If the kids can actually get to know him, then he really has the chance to inspire them, and hopefully a few of them will look back on the experience and remember that it encouraged them to pursue their football dreams."
As one might expect, packages comprising the camp and a family stay at the hotel are on offer; however, for parents willing to make the journey to and from the venue each day, there are "Bobby Only" packages available too. At just 60 minutes from downtown Beijing, the return trip is about the same as watching a football match on TV, and with plenty more to do and see in the local vicinity, it's sure to be more worthwhile.
And if that's not enough to convince, then as a personal gesture of support, Zamora is offering some of his personal football memorabilia, including a shirt co-signed by good friend Rio Ferdinand, in a lucky draw available to all applicants who sign up before 20 September.
Event information:
Date: 2-5 October 2017
Package: three days stay in Villa and four days football learning
Venue: Yanqi Island (Managed by Kempinski)
Interested parties can call 6961 8888-3611/7/8 to get more info or to apply to join the camp.
Click the link below to book:
https://www.kempinski.com/en/beijing-yanqi-lake/yanqi-island-boutique-hotels-managed-by-kempinski/special-offers/football/
Editor's Notes:
Located 60 km north of Beijing's city centre, alongside the picturesque Yanqi Lake and featuring panoramic views of Yan Mountain and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island is Kempinski's largest property in China.
This new destination, managed by Kempinski, and owned by state-owned Beijing Enterprise Group, includes 594 guestrooms and suites housed across Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island, located along the lake, the Yanqi Hotel and 12 Boutique Hotels, located on Yanqi Island. Leisure facilities include 11 restaurants and bars, two Kempinski The Spa centres, a private marina, the Yanqi Pagoda, recreational and fitness facilities, the Kids Club and beautifully landscaped gardens.
With 14,069 sq m of meeting space, spread across the 8,277 sq m Beijing Yanqi Lake International Conference Centre, and hotels with four ballrooms and 23 meeting rooms, this new destination is designed to host high-profile government conferences and is set to become the location of choice for global summits and large-scale international meetings in the region.
Be it dining with loved ones, entertaining business associates, hosting a meeting or staging a conference, celebrating a large or intimate wedding, or a weekend escape with the family, the facilities at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island offer guests a surprising change from their traditional experience in a resort hotel.
Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island destination was the official host venue for APEC China 2014.
About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 76 five-star hotels in 31 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and The Americas. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski, while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
