The Iconic Hospitality and Restaurant Brand Recognized for the Fourth Time Since 2015 Hard Rock International has been recognized as part of Forbes Magazine’s 2019 list of America’s Best Employers within the travel and leisure category, marking the fourth time since 2015 the company has earned such honors. To determine the list of best employers, Forbes, in partnership…
New Agreement Keeps Hard Rock Cafe’s Flagship Location at Universal CityWalk Through 2039 Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most globally recognized brands, today announced a lease renewal with Universal Orlando Resort to maintain Hard Rock Cafe’s presence in the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex for another 20 years. The lease extension for Hard Rock…
One in Four Respondents Ranked Seminole Hard Rock Highest Among 34 Casino Companies Seminole Hard Rock Results Increased Five Percentage Points from 2017 to 2018 Results of the latest Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey have further cemented the top spot of Seminole Hard Rock as the clear “Employer of Choice” among the industry’s 34 casino…
Purchases JACK Cincinnati Casino with VICI Properties Inc With a presence spanning more than 75 countries, Hard Rock International is expanding its global gaming portfolio, announcing a collaboration with VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) to acquire the JACK Cincinnati Casino. Through the joint purchase, Hard Rock will acquire the operating assets of the casino, rebranding it…
New Licensing Agreement Will Bring Popular Music Genre-Inspired Designer Textiles to Market Hard Rock International today announced a partnership with Sobel Westex, the textile leader in hotels, resorts, spas, cruise lines and retail worldwide, that will strike a chord with music and designer groupies alike! The new Rock at Home collaboration gives music fans around…
Iconic Restaurant and Entertainment Brand Also Offering Guinness® & Bacon Jam Cheeseburger for Those Looking to Channel the Luck O’ the Irish Get ready to get ShamRocked at Hard Rock Cafe this St. Paddy’s Day! From March 13 through March 17, 2019, the iconic restaurant and entertainment brand is celebrating with special offerings drawing from the spirit…
Snow Festival Sets Record Attendance of 2.74 Million Tourists In its continued effort to support local families and business affected by the recent earthquake in Hokkaido, Hard Rock Japan hosted a complimentary four-day “Hard Rock Family Live” concert series featuring top national artists to perform during the week of Hokkaido’s famous Sapporo Snow Festival. Hard…
New E-Commerce Platform Makes Hard Rock’s Iconic Merchandise Accessible to Customers Around the World Iconic restaurant, hospitality and lifestyle brand Hard Rock International announces the opening of its digital doors with a new online Rock Shop®. Hard Rock’s world-renowned Rock Shop, which provides an electric shopping experience for music lovers around the globe, will bring this…
Commemorates partnership between The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Enterprise Rancheria Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain held a topping off ceremony on Feb. 13, 2019, to celebrate reaching this major construction milestone in the project. The highly-anticipated property is slated to be the premier entertainment destination in Northern California once it opens in fall of…
Charitable Arm of Hard Rock International Honors 50 Music-Centric Charities Hard Rock International, in partnership with its Hard Rock Heals Foundation, today announced it will donate $250,000 to 50 grant recipients around the world in 2019 as part of the brand’s commitment to improving the lives and resiliency of local communities. This announcement marks the…
Iconic Brand Also Offering a Special “Love Rocks” and “Love Hurts” Menu in Limited Locations, Designed for Both Couples and Singles Living Their Best Life Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re spending the romantic holiday with your significant other or having a night out with friends, Hard Rock Cafe has a menu item…
With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International announces the continued expansion of its hotel portfolio, with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American in April 2020 — bringing the signature Hard Rock vibe to this exciting cultural capital. Located on the lively Leidseplein Square, Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American will be brought…
Hard Rock’s motto of “Save the Planet” rings true as currently participating properties begin efforts to recycle hygiene products for worldwide distribution Hard Rock International announces an impact collaboration with Clean the World (CTW), a leader in global health dedicated to WASH (water, sanitization, and hygiene) and global sustainability. The brand continues to live up…
Hard Rock Cafe’s New Steakburger and Newly-Opened Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Honored in Magazine’s Annual Awards Hard Rock International has received top accolades in the 2019 Porthole Cruise Editor-in-Chief Awards. The annual awards featured in Porthole Cruise Magazine are hand-selected by editor-in-chief Bill Panoff and celebrate his favorite experiences from around the world based on service, quality and memorable…
Hard Rock Japan Announces Multiple Partnerships and Exclusive Japan Distribution Rights with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment for the Broadway Musical, King Kong Jim Allen, chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International, revealed a full-scale model of Hard Rock Japan’s World-Class Entertainment Resort concept during Hokkaido’s Integrated Resort Showcase on January 9. Key elements of the design include monorail access…
HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL CALLS ON LOCAL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS 2019 BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION Finalists Will Perform Live on the Former Paramount Theatre Stage at Hard Rock Cafe New York for Leading Music Industry Executives Hard Rock International will support aspiring musicians with its Battle of the Bands…
HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL NAMES MARK BIRTHA PRESIDENT OF HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO SACRAMENTO AT FIRE MOUNTAIN Hard Rock International announces the appointment of Mark Birtha as president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. In this new position, Birtha will hold overall responsibility of the premier gaming, dining and entertainment destination.…
The Cafe to be a Prototype for the Brand’s Future with New Design and State-of-the-Art Offerings First Finished Portion of Major Casino Expansion Opening Adjacent to New Cafe Hard Rock International today announced that it will relocate Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, currently inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, to the new restaurant and…
Global Gaming Awards Names Hard Rock International Land-Based Operator of the Year Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, which owns Hard Rock International, solidified its place as one of the world’s leading casino operators, winning Land-Based Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards 2018 held in Las Vegas. For the fifth consecutive year, the Global Gaming…
With offices in Tokyo and Hokkaido, Ado Machida Will Oversee All IR Initiatives Edward Tracy, CEO of Hard Rock Asia, today announced the appointment of Ado Machida as its new President of Hard Rock Japan. Machida comes to Hard Rock Japan from Navigators Global LLC, a management consulting organization specializing in strategic government relations, crisis…