Planned .3 billion investment
More details are coming to light about Hard Rock International’s plans to develop a casino resort in Catalan, Spain, near Barcelona.
According to media reports, the planned €2 billion (US$2.3 billion) project calls for a €600 million investment in Phase I. Under the umbrella name Hard Rock Entertainment World, the complex will include a casino with more than 1,200 slot machines and 100 table games; a 500-room family hotel, built in conjunction with PortAventura World; an entertainment complex; and a 100,000-square-foot retail mall. The project is expected to create 11,500 temporary and permanent jobs.
“We’re honored to work with the Catalan government on the creation of Hard Rock Entertainment World and look forward to bringing first-class entertainment and hospitality experiences to the region,” said Jim Allen, chairman and CEO of Florida-based Hard Rock International.
Melco International Development and the Genting Group were once in the running for the Catalan license, but Hard Rock was the only company to submit a bid before the 30 June deadline.
