Hard Rock joins forces with GEK Terna for new luxury casino in Athens

·

Greek construction firm GEK Terna and Hard Rock International announced this week that they have joined forces for the development of the Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece, dubbed INSPIRE Athens.

Construction is set to start next year with the greek construction group holding 49 percent share of the project.

This project is the first time that Hard Rock will be participating in casino investment in Europe, particularly this casino which is part of The Ellinikon project, Europe’s largest coastal park.

Scheduled to open to the public in 2026, the “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens” aims to become a popular international destination, offering visitors a mix of entertainment, fine dining, luxury 5-star accommodation, outdoor spaces, a world-class gaming floor, expo hall, ball rooms, meeting areas and support spaces, and high-end shopping.

The casino in Athens is the newest addition to Hard Rock International’s portfolio which includes venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations.

George Peristeris is the Chairman and CEO of GEK Terna Group and says ““This development will create a premium tourism spot, expected to offer employment to thousands of people, yield significant revenues to the public sector, and add value to Greece’s brand.”

“Along with Hard Rock we are realizing a private investment of over 1 billion euros, reaffirming our trust in Greece’s prospects and potential.”

Upon its completion, Ellinikon will be a destination in and of itself, creating a full kilometre of public beach, making access to the sun and sand of the Athenian Riviera even easier for day trippers from the city and the island-hopping boats of Piraeus.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Athens and Airbnb launch emergency housing program for earthquake victims

Athens and Airbnb.org have launched an emergency accommodation program to assist residents of Cycladic islands impacted by earthquakes.

Acclaimed Greek film ‘Stelios’ to have Australian premiere in April

The Greek Festival of Sydney has announced the Australian premiere of the highly anticipated Greek film 'Stelios' on April 23, 2025.

Oakleigh Grammar inducts its 2025 student leaders

Oakleigh Grammar in Melbourne has inducted its 2025 School leaders from the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

SA Full Court ends dispute over teacher Dimosthenis Kourlas’ registration denial

The Supreme Court of South Australia’s Full Court has ruled on a dispute involving teaching graduate Dimosthenis Dillon Kourlas.

Peter V’landys urges Donald Trump to attend NRL Las Vegas showcase

NRL chief Peter V’landys has publicly invited US President Donald Trump to attend rugby league’s season-opening event in Las Vegas.

You May Also Like

Man steals Star of David from Holocaust monument in Northern Greece

A monument to Holocaust victims was vandalized in a Greek city whose synagogue was the target of an anti-Semitic attack last week. The perpetrators of...

Greek Sydney schools honour the Greek Revolution and the Greek War of Independence

Last week was one of commemorative events for the students of All Saints Grammar, St Spyridon College and St Euphemia College in Sydney.

In Good Taste Festival: FiloXenia band to bring music of Greece to south Sydney

The popular FiloXenia band are set to bring the music of Greece to Hurstville in Sydney on Friday, February 16 at the In Good Taste Festival.