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Hard Rock International announces Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, set to open in Singapore, Spring 2010. The luxurious, 360-room Hard Rock Hotel Singapore is part of Resorts World at Sentosa, a US$4.3 billion integrated family resort destination set on the tropical isle of Sentosa. The development epitomizes Hard Rock Hotel’s expansion strategy in its premier locations worldwide.
“The highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Singapore is a welcome addition to the Hard Rock Hotel portfolio,” said Hamish Dodds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hard Rock International. “Resorts World at Sentosa – our hotel’s future home – is rooted in delivering many unique experiences and offering visitors a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. Hard Rock Hotel Singapore will deliver the perfect rock star luxury retreat.”
Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World at Sentosa, Mr Tan Hee Teck said: “The Hard Rock brand is renowned in Asia. Many young Asians grew up collecting Hard Rock memorabilia and owning at least one Hard Rock T-shirt. Resorts World at Sentosa is very pleased to bring the first and only Hard Rock Hotel to Singapore. As a family destination with two of Asia’s largest attractions, we believe that Hard Rock Hotel adds not only sizzle to our appeal, but excitement to accommodation options in the region.”
The Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, a US$223 million venture, will be one of six unique destination hotels at Resort World at Sentosa. The hotel will offer 360 keys, including ten suites and 350 rooms as well as modern conference facilities including 26 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest column-free ballrooms seating up to 7,300 people. Featuring the latest in audio-visual equipment, the ballroom will be an ideal venue for concerts, seminars, performances and banquets, and can be further divided into smaller ballrooms or separate conference halls for more intimate affairs.
The guest rooms at Hard Rock Hotel Singapore will incorporate Hard Rock’s tradition of providing luxury, quality service and amenities with a unique music edge. The hotel will contain destination dining venues and high-energy bar locations offering both locals and international hotel guests a place to see and be seen. The pool, a quintessential Hard Rock element, will be a focal area for both music and relaxation as well as a social gathering place.
“The Seminole Tribe of Florida is excited about our newest Hard Rock development in Southeast Asia,” notes Jim Allen, Chairman of Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment. “It’s a testament to the brand that we have such incredible strategic partners and ample opportunity for global growth in emerging locations.”
The Hard Rock Hotel experience offers luxurious style and substance with a unique rock vibe. Properties are situated in destinations with unique character, tourist appeal and gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of today’s experienced, modern traveler, who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties, whether for business or leisure travel.
The 49-hectare Resorts World at Sentosa is Singapore’s only tropical integrated family resort destination, complete with Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park, the world’s largest oceanarium, six unique hotels offering 1,800 rooms as well as a casino, will open its doors to the world early next year.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
