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.

The event featured Hard Rock executives and partners, state and local officials, local community members, and business and civic leaders, and was followed by the casino officially opening its doors to the public at noon.

NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES

Memphis – The new Elvis 90 for 90 Exhibit at Graceland features 90 curated artifacts from Elvis Presley’s personal and professional career, including his sketchbook. Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday celebration is Jan. 8-11 with live concerts, panels, and special tours. Elvis Week is Aug. 8-16.

Nashville – Nashville Yards, the city’s new gateway to downtown, features The Pinnacle music venue (opening Feb. 2025), retail, restaurant and entertainment space – including an upscale 12-screen cinema, green space with a dog park, pickleball courts, courtyard seating and urban farming.

Nestled on the Costa Barcelona, Sitges is a vibrant and picturesque town that is renowned for its stunning beaches, artistic heritage and lively cultural scene. The town is also famous for its eclectic events calendar which includes events such as Sitges Carnaval, Sitges International Film Festival, and its Pride celebrations in June which have been voted among the best in the world. With a thriving gastronomy scene, premium holiday options fit for superstars, and a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility, Sitges is asserting itself as one of the top destinations to visit in 2025.

The best surfing in Europe returns to Tenerife next week. From 22 November to 8 December, Playa de Las Américas, on the southern coast of the island, will host a new edition of the Spring Surfest Las Américas Pro. The best surfers from the continent will gather at an event, sponsored by Tenerife Tourism Corporation, and jointly organised by the European Surfing Federation, the Spanish Surfing Federation, and the Canary Islands Surfing Federation.