Hard Rock Café opens its door in Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria - Spain
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Hard Rock Café opens its door in Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria - Spain
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Category: Europe
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2005-12-16
Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria, December 2, 2005 - Playa del Ingles-Gran Canaria will be rocking on December 2 when the world's newest Hard Rock Cafe opens its doors at 12 noon in the Avda Alfereces Provisionales 29, Edificio Buenos Aires 35100 Playa del Ingles. Hard Rock Cafe Gran Canaria is the world's 121st Hard Rock, offering its guests great American food in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere.
The 13,993 square-foot, 380 seat cafe features Hard Rock's outstanding menu, collectible merchandise and world-famous memorabilia collection, including items representing stars such as Elton John's black leather jacket, worn on the inside sleeve of his album "Madman Across the Water" as well as items from rock legends, including Keith Richard's long-sleeve navy shirt from the Rolling Stones' "Voodoo Lounge" Tour.
"Offering 365 days of sun and a rocking nightlife, Playa del Ingles-Gran Canaria has become a global hot spot and one of the world's most exciting cities," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock Cafe International. "The timing for a Hard Rock Cafe in Playa del Ingles-Gran Canaria is perfect, and we're thrilled to open a third Hard Rock location in Spain."
In addition to the memorabilia, Hard Rock Cafe Gran Canaria features a stage that will keep guests rocking with music from local and national acts. The Cafe also accommodates corporate events, private parties and other rental opportunities.
Other notable pieces of memorabilia on display at Hard Rock Cafe Gran Canaria include a Duran Duran guitar, which was part of the first annual "Rock the Cure" celebrity guitar auction and a Richie Sambora guitar, used by the Bon Jovi guitarist during the "Bounce" tour.
About Hard Rock International
With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and 13 Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in more than 40 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (NASDAQ: RANKY). For more information on Hard Rock, visit www.hardrock.com .
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