Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening Thursday morning with Hard Rock's iconic guitar smash ceremony. When 'Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock' opened in July 2022, it was Virginia's first casino.
Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders.
Hard Rock International today announced Allie Evangelista as the new President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. In this role, Allie will report directly to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
Sean Copley, brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to The Bristol Hotel. With the majority of his career in the luxury market at Ritz Carlton and St. Regis properties, Sean prides himself as a hands-on leader who strives to provide the best experience for his guests and team.
Hard Rock International, a global leader in the entertainment and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Bristol Resort & Casino team to create Hard Rock Casino Bristol. Once final approval is received from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the citizens of Bristol, Virginia, Hard Rock, working with the local ownership group, will operate the proposed resort and casino.
Charlestowne Hotels announces the appointment of Kevin Kruse to general manager of The Bristol Hotel, the city's first boutique property, slated to open in early Fall 2018. He will lead the management operations for the eight-story, 65-room historic revitalization of downtown Bristol's notable Executive Plaza building. The hotel, managed by Charlestowne Hotels, will include a regionally-inspired restaurant serving authentic Appalachian cuisine, lively rooftop bar and prime event space.