During the presentation of the proposals last Friday, Hard Rock was confirmed as the sole company pushing for a license to build and operate a casino resort in the project renamed as Recreation and Tourism (CRT). Hard Rock’s proposal, whose details will be announced in about a week, will be evaluated during the following 45 days by the government, who will have to
The other candidates to the bidding process, Melco and Grup Peralada, Friday publicly announced they would no longer be part of the project. Melco was meant to submit his proposal together with Hard Rock, while Grup Peralada was allied with the giant Genting.
"Melco International has decided not to participate in the current bidding process [for the CTR) owing to other committed development projects in the pipeline. The Company thanks the Government of Catalonia for their collaboration and guidance during these years. Global Expansion remains an important strategy of the company.”
Source: GMB /
