Hard Rock International, the U.S.-based casino giant run by the Seminole Indians, has come out with more details about its proposed .3 billion Entertainment World integrated resort in Vila-seca and Salou, Tarragona, Spain.
In a news release, the firm said Entertainment World will be “one of the largest resort destinations in Europe” with “a unique combination of hotels and convention areas with world-class entertainment, dining and shopping.” A zoning plan approved by the Catalan government includes a maximum capacity of 745,000 square meters (184 acres) and an estimated global investment of €2,000 million (US$2.3 million), including the cost of the land and necessary infrastructure.
“Phase I will be headlined by the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tarragona integrated resort,” according to the statement. The Hard Rock integrated resort will also include collaborations with PortAventura on a family-oriented hotel with up to 500 rooms, and Value Retail on a 75-unit retail district spanning approximately 10,000 square meters (107,000 square feet). The Phase I minimum investment is expected to exceed €600 million (US$687.2 million) and create more than 11,500 direct and indirect construction and ongoing jobs, for a total economic impact to the region of more than €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion).
“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 Hard Rock International.
