Planet Hollywood Resorts International has unveiled plans to open the first fully integrated casino resort in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia.
The company will bring its entertainment-driven hospitality brand to the Georgian market through an agreement with real estate developer Orbi Group and investment firm Block Group.
Currently under construction in the heart of Tbilisi, the development is part of a transformative 1,200-room, two-tower luxury campus featuring a 500-room Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino and a 600-room Radisson Blu luxury hotel.
The destination will include a 50,000 sq. ft casino, a 4,000-seat entertainment and special events venue, more than 70,000 sq. ft of Harvey Nichols retail, and a curated mix of international dining, nightlife, and lifestyle offerings. The project is expected to create over 2,000 permanent jobs.
“This represents a defining step in the continued global evolution of the Planet Hollywood brand,” said Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl. “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.”
Block Group CEO Tornike Janashvili said: “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.”
Irakli Kvergelidze, CEO of Orbi Group, added: “We are proud to be bringing Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino to Tbilisi and to deliver a destination that will help shape the future of tourism and hospitality in Georgia.”
The Tbilisi development builds on the success of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and reflects the brand’s strategy to expand into high growth international markets with experienced local partners.
The project is being developed in association with Iconic Entertainment, which is led by hotel and casino developer Mark Advent, founder of the iconic New York New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
“I’ve waited decades for the right opportunity to work with Robert Earl – one of the world’s great impresarios; his creation of Planet Hollywood is part of a truly storied legacy,” said Advent. “We are in the fun business, and he has brought extraordinary enjoyment to guests around the world by bringing to life one of pop culture’s most iconic entertainment brands. On top of this, Tbilisi is ready for a project of this scale – this will be a defining destination!”