The president of Hard Rock International Jim Allen underscored his trust in Greece because the stable political leadership continues to reform the country. Mr. Allen spelled out to “Vima” newspaper why the leading international business group in the field of entertainment invests in Greece through the development of IRC in Ellinikon.
In an interview with “To Vima”, he revealed the plans of the American company with GEK TERNA for the large investment of the construction and operation of the Integrated Tourist Complex with Casino, of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, which aims to open in late 2025 or early 2026.
Mr Allen also spoke of the ramifications of the war in Ukraine and noted that Europe and western democracies are fighting united like never before.”
As concerns the investing in Greece, Mr. Allen, stressed the government’s stability for the last three years which despite difficulties continues its reform program, but also that Athens is internationally a historic city with an admirable culture.
As concerns plans for developing the Ellinikon project he noted that Hard Rock will cooperate with partners and local communities and create more than 3,000 jobs “.
Mr.Allen stressed that construction will last about three years, but first it takes a period of five to six months for construction permits and other administrative approvals, and estimated that the IRC will be ready at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.
When the project is completed it will combine business, entertainment, shopping and casino, and Mr. Allen believes that then, it will function as a pole of attraction for other investors. As he noted: “The IRC in Greece will be the first in Europe. There is no such thing in Europe. To understand its size you have to see IRC in the USA or in Singapore respectively “.
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