Hard Rock Opens in Macau
MACAU, China, June 1, 2009 - Today, Hard Rock International celebrates the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams in Macau, marking the occasion with the brand's ceremonial guitar smash and the donation of 8 brand new Epiphone guitars to local universities.
The latest addition to the Hard Rock brand, the hotel is part of City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ:MPEL) .
Hard Rock Hotels offer luxurious style and deliver authentic experiences that rock. Properties are situated in destinations with unique character, tourist appeal and in gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of the experienced traveler, who seeks a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties. Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams offers a stylish contemporary design, superior "kick-ass" service and the distinctive thread that unites all Hard Rock Hotels -- music. Located in Cotai, Hard Rock Hotel is certain to become a "must experience" destination in Macau.
"Hard Rock International is proud to be a part of this iconic development in Macau," says Hamish Dodds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hard Rock International. "Our hotel brand possesses a completely unique personality, an experience that you cannot get anywhere else in the industry. City of Dreams gives us a great stage to showcase our brand personality through music, entertainment and exceptional customer service".
Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams features diverse music themes and an extensive collection of memorabilia. The hotel boasts approximately 300 guest rooms, including over 200 Standard King, Double Queen and Accessible King rooms, 64 Corner Suites and 2 Rock Star Suites, all tailored and customized for the rock star at heart.
The memorabilia featured at the new Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams showcases icons of music from early rock 'n' roll through today's current artists while paying homage to well-known artists who are local to the region. Hard Rock International recently acquired memorabilia from Chinese Superstar Jacky Cheung marking the brands first memorabilia collection from a Chinese artist. Hard Rock's Memorabilia Collection has grown over the years through donations, auctions, and acquisitions from some of the world's greatest musicians and artists. Hard Rock strives to showcase this collection for music fans everywhere while preserving some of the most memorable moments of rock 'n' roll history.
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