Planet Hollywood Resorts International has signed a licensing agreement to bring its brand to Georgia’s first fully integrated resort, set to be developed in Tbilisi. The project is being developed in partnership with Orbi Group, Block Group, and Iconic Entertainment.
The resort will contain the Planet Hollywood Hotels and Casino with 500 rooms, and the Radisson Blu Hotels with 600 rooms. The center of the site will feature a 50,000 square foot casino and a 4,000 seat venue for concerts, shows, and other large events. In addition to two hotels and a casino there will be over 70,000 square feet of retail space managed by Harvey Nichols.
Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood, said:
This represents a defining step in the continued global evolution of the Planet Hollywood brand,” said Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood. Tbilisi is a city with extraordinary character and momentum. Together with our partners, we are creating a destination that brings together entertainment, hospitality and immersive experiences in a way that is both ambitious and authentic to the market.
The entire resort has been designed to provide guests with an integrated experience. The Planet Hollywood hotel has been designed to be a fun and entertaining themed hotel; whereas the Radisson Blu hotel has been designed to provide an upscale, luxury experience for travelers and business customers.
Tornike Janashvili, CEO of Block Group, stated:
This is a pivotal moment for Tbilisi. We are introducing a true integrated resort-one that elevates the city’s global positioning, attracts international visitation at scale and sets a new standard for hospitality, entertainment and economic impact in the region.
