Hyatt opens the largest casino in Europe in Thessaloniki, Greece.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 1996--Hyatt International is pleased to announce the grand opening of Regency Casino Thessaloniki in Greece. The announcement was made by Bernd Chorengel, president of the corporation. Regency Casino Thessaloniki was developed by Regency Casinos, a subsidiary of Hyatt International Corp. Wimberly, Allison, Tong tong 1 tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs. [Back-formation from tongs. & Goo was responsible for the design. The complex is built in a neo-classical Macedonian design embellished with traditional and decorative motifs combining elements of the Byzantine era and that of a more contemporary style. Thessaloniki, today the capital of the Greek state of Macedonia, is located on the northern shores of the Aegean Sea Aegean Sea, Gr. Aigaion Pelagos, Turkish Ege Denizi, arm of the Mediterranean Sea, c.400 mi (640 km) long and 200 mi (320 km) wide, off SE Europe between Greece and Turkey; Crete and Rhodes mark its southern limit. . Regency Casino Thessaloniki offers both the sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. atmosphere of a flamboyant Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. style casino as well as the elegance of a traditional European establishment. The 11,000 square meter Noun 1. square meter - a centare is 1/100th of an are centare, square metre area unit, square measure - a system of units used to measure areas casino has 90 gaming tables and 650 slot machines and is the largest in Europe. Entertainment and recreation venues include: -- Jewels Cafe, a Greek courtyard with open show kitchens serving Greek, Italian, and Asian fare; -- Topaz topaz (tō`păz), aluminum silicate mineral with either hydroxyl radicals or fluorine, Al2SiO4(F,OH)2, used as a gem. , a specialty restaurant offering contemporary pan European cuisine; -- Nightshades, an 80-seat cocktail bar and lounge featuring nightly entertainment shows; -- The 500-seat Vergina Theatre presents nightly shows featuring international cabarets. Designed after Hyatt's signature Regency Club concept, Regency Casino Thessaloniki features "Club Regency," a casino within a casino. The exclusive club offers a more formal atmosphere and welcomes guests who wish to try their fortune at high stakes High Stakes is a British sitcom starring Richard Wilson that aired in 2001. It was written by Tony Sarchet. The second series remains unaired after the first received a poor reception. tables. Regency Gardens is an exclusive landscaped garden where guests can go to marvel at the panoramic view of the mountain scenery. Regency Casino Thessaloniki will be complemented by a 150-room conference resort hotel, Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki, slated to open in late 1997. Facilities at the hotel will include an entertainment centre, specialty restaurant, poolside pool·side n. The area next to or around a swimming pool. market restaurant, lobby lounge and extensive fitness facilities. This Regency Casino marks the second by Hyatt International, following the opening of the Regency Casino at Hyatt Regency Baku (Azerbaijan) in 1995. There are 174 Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Hyatt International, through its subsidiaries, operates 70 hotels and resorts in 33 countries, with an additional 39 hotels under development. Reservations or information for any Hyatt Hotel or Regency Casino worldwide can be obtained by calling 800/233-1234. CONTACT: Hyatt International Hotels Sharon L. Barlow, 312/750-8004 Katrin C. Lieberwirth, 212/907-7806 |
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