CHECK YOUR RESOLUTIONS AT THE DOOR NEW YEARS EVE PACKAGE

The countdown is about to begin and there's no telling what surprises 2009 will bring. This holiday everyone is invited to extend the celebration well past midnight with Hard Rock Hotel San Diego's New Year's Eve package, including:

• One-night stay in a Studio room (with either King or two Queen Beds)
• Two tickets including VIP access to the Black and White Masquerade Ball at Moonstone Lounge
• Late check-out
• $495* per package; suites at additional cost 

*Package available 12/31/2008 only, subject to availability. Prices subject to change. Limit 4 guests per room; additional tickets available below but VIP access to the party will be limited to registered hotel guests only.

For a guaranteed New Year’s Eve(nt) to remember, the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is offering two packages to satisfy the groupie or the rock star in all of us.

New Year’s Resolution
Already planning on making "be more economically responsible" one of your New Year’s resolutions? Get off to a superb start with a New Year’s Eve that cuts cost without sacrificing style! 

Our New Year's Resolution package includes luxury accommodations, complimentary valet parking, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, and late check-out for a bargain basement price of $299. Click here to make a reservation.

Full-Service New Year’s Eve
Ideal for those who are better at the partying than the planning, this all-inclusive New Year’s Eve boasts luxury accommodations, valet parking, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, late check-out and two tickets to Hard Rock Cafe's New Year's party (with live music, open bar from 9pm-1am, and a breakfast buffet) for $589! That’s less than $300 a person for downtown parking, all-night partying, and top-notch hotel accommodations. Click here to make a reservation.

Orlando, Fla., November 20, 2008 – Hard Rock International today announced it will open a Hard Rock Cafe in Mallorca, Spain in the Paseo Marítimo district near the historic center of the city, one of the most fashionable areas of the island. Scheduled to open on November 29th, Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca, surrounded by sunny white beaches and light blue water, is poised to become one of the areas premier dining and entertainment venues. The Mallorca cafe will be the fourth Hard Rock Cafe in Spain, joining the successful Barcelona, Madrid and Gran Canaria locations.

The Mallorca cafe will be ideally located near Palma de Mallorca airport and 400 meters from the harbor cruise terminal, which is the port for ferries from Barcelona, Ibiza and Valencia. Operated by Food Beverages and Live Music, S.L., the 1,500-square-meter cafe will include a 500-seat restaurant, a vibrant bar, live concert area and Rock Shop offering Hard Rock’s limited-edition merchandise. Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca will also feature a large terrace with a gorgeous view of the Palma Marina and the gothic cathedral, La Seu.

"Mallorca is an extraordinary island with a rich history and culture, and is one of Spain's most popular destinations," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. "We are pleased to bring Hard Rock's unique offerings and our rock 'n' roll experience to locals and visitors alike."

Memorabilia from Hard Rock's iconic collection will adorn the walls of Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca, including items from many of the world's most beloved and recognizable musicians, such as Jimi Hendrix, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Shakira and many more. Additional key memorabilia items on display will pay homage to some of Spain's top artists, including a white Epiphone SG guitar from the band Heroes Del Silencio and a guitar from rock band Barricada.

For more than 37 years, Hard Rock has offered guests classic American fare in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere. Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca will be the ideal location for the brand's world-famous cuisine, featuring Hard Rock's Legendary Burgers and Smokehouse items. In addition to its food, Hard Rock offers unmatched specialty drinks from its award-winning bar menu, from Hurricanes and Margaritas, to its Alternative Rock menu (non-alcoholic beverages), featuring favorites like Wildberry Smoothies.

The Mallorca cafe's Rock Shop will feature favorite collectible Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca merchandise, along with a new selection of rock 'n' roll-inspired items in its exclusive retail location. This city-specific merchandise, which can only be purchased at this location, offers an exclusive quality that enhances each item’s appeal. Fans will also be able to acquire Hard Rock's signature collectible pins, including the new, limited-edition Mallorca pins, which reflect the spirit of the city and the authenticity of Hard Rock's merchandise.

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world, and Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca will carry this causal commitment to the market. In every Hard Rock city, the staff makes it a priority to become a valuable community partner. In the form of funds, food and beverage, merchandise and man hours, Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca will give back locally, as well as participate in global corporate philanthropic initiatives, ranging from breast cancer awareness programs, to rock icons' favorite causes through the annual Signature Series program.

About Hard Rock International
With 123 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011; and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.HardRockHotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.HardRock.com.

Orlando, Fla., November 18, 2008 – Hard Rock International today announced it will open a Hard Rock Cafe in Venice, Italy near the historic Piazza San Marco. Scheduled to open on December 18th, Hard Rock Cafe Venice will be in located in what is known as the city’s “central gathering place” and is poised to become one of the areas premier dining and entertainment venues.

The cafe comprises 350 square meters of space over two floors, a 120-seat restaurant, vibrant bar, Rock Shop featuring Hard Rock’s limited-edition merchandise and a beautiful view of the main Gondola meeting point. Memorabilia from Hard Rock’s iconic collection will adorn the walls of Hard Rock Cafe Venice complementing an interior design which preserves the historic Venetian feel of the space. A patterned terrazzo floor and a red Murano glass chandelier, handmade for Hard Rock, adhere to Italian tradition. The second floor dining room is set beneath a domed Venetian plaster ceiling with dramatic uplighting, while the mezzanine dining area is surrounded by custom patterned uplit handrails to provide dramatic views of the canals below. The Venice cafe will be the second Hard Rock Cafe in Italy, joining the successful Rome location, which opened in 1998.

“Venice is an extraordinary city that boasts spectacular scenery, amazing architecture and a rich history and culture,” said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. “We are pleased to bring Hard Rock’s unique offering and our rock ‘n’ roll experience to locals and visitors alike.

“The opening of Hard Rock Cafe Venice represents an important element of the puzzle that the Local Administration is creating in order to modernise people’s approach to this ‘ancient’ city,” said Vice Mayor of Venice Sindaco Michele Vianello. “Hard Rock is one of the symbols of renewal for our City. As Local Administration representatives, we are sure that this new business will offer satisfaction and enthusiasm for both locals and tourists, who, accustomed to the traditional tour of the Venetian museums, will appreciate also finding this ‘museum’ of contemporary music.”

For more than 37 years, Hard Rock has offered guests classic American fare in a rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere. Hard Rock Cafe Venice will be the ideal location for the brand’s world-famous cuisine, featuring Hard Rock’s Legendary Burgers and Smokehouse items, as well as classic Italian favorites, such as Caprese Salad and Tiramisu. In addition to its food, Hard Rock offers unmatched specialty drinks from its award-winning bar menu, from Hurricanes and Margaritas, to its Alternative Rock menu (non-alcoholic beverages), featuring favorites like Wildberry Smoothies and Crushed Velvet “martinis. And, of course, the cafe will be serving its version of the cocktail of Venice – the “Hard Rock Spritz.”

Hard Rock Cafe Venice will also feature memorabilia from Hard Rock’s collection, which includes items from many of the world’s most beloved and recognizable musicians, such as Shakira, John Lennon, Metallica and many more. Additional key memorabilia items on display include handwritten lyrics from Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher and a black zippered jacket once worn by Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten.

The Venice cafe’s Rock Shop will offer favorite collectible Hard Rock Cafe Venice merchandise, along with a new selection of rock ‘n’ roll-inspired items in its exclusive retail location. This city-specific merchandise, which can only be purchased at this location, offers an exclusive quality that enhances each item’s appeal. Fans will also be able to acquire Hard Rock’s signature collectible pins, including the new, limited-edition Venice pins, which reflect the spirit of the city and the authenticity of Hard Rock’s merchandise.

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world, and Hard Rock Cafe Venice will carry this causal commitment to the market. In every Hard Rock city, the staff makes it a priority to become a valuable community partner. In the form of funds, food and beverage, merchandise and man hours, Hard Rock Cafe Venice will give back locally, as well as participate in global corporate philanthropic initiatives, ranging from breast cancer awareness programs, to rock icons’ favorite causes through the annual Signature Series program.

About Hard Rock International
With 123 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011; and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.HardRockHotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.HardRock.com.

The trend continues as the hottest ticket in South Florida gets even hotter as Billy Joel has added a fifth show at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m. Billy Joel will now perform at Hard Rock Live on January 2,4,16,18 and Friday, February 6 following the immediate sellout of four shows in January.

Billy Joel will bring three decades of award-winning hits and fan favorites to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The shows, part of a limited number of engagements in selected cities this winter, will be Joel’s first in North America since his record-breaking and critically-acclaimed “Last Play at Shea” at New York’s Shea Stadium this past July.  Tickets for the Friday, February 6 show are on sale now.
 
All seats are reserved and available now at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday – Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday – only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: Miami-Dade (305) 358-5885, Broward (954) 523-3309, and Palm Beach (561) 966-3309. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time.

*Additional fees may apply.

SO WE SAY IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is turning ONE - and in celebration of our anniversary, we are offering Hard Rock Fans special rates for the rest of the year.

Rates from $199* per night for Studios
Rates from $239* per night for Hard Rock Suites

Come see why Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is one of the hottest destinations in Southern California and the hottest spot in San Diego.

BOOK NOW

*Offer valid through 12/31/08. Starting rate shown is per room, per night, and based on availability for double occupancy. Not valid for groups or in conjunction with any other offers. Reservations for this offer must be made in advance and length of stay requirements may apply.

Inspired by John Lennon's music and life, Hard Rock is proud to launch Imagine There's No Hunger, teaming up with World Hunger Year (WHY), a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty around the world. A global campaign to benefit WHY, Imagine There's No Hunger directly helps seven community-based grassroots organizations around the world, from Indonesia to New Orleans, through various Hard Rock promotions.

At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL, as part of Imagine There's No Hunger, you can donate your loose change when you check out, rounding your room bill up to the nearest dollar. Crank up that bill and you'll be helping seven community-based grassroots organizations around the world, helping to feed people and communities. That money will help out an organization like The Haitian Platform to Advocate Alternative Development, which supports small-scale farmers, helping them produce and sell indigenous crops.

Every penny, nickel, and dime help, so thank you for your support. Imagine There's No Hunger. It's easy if you try. 

Due to overwhelming demand and the excitement buzzing in South Florida, Billy Joel has added a fourth show at Hard Rock Live on Sunday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. This announcement arrives after shows scheduled for January 2, 4 and 16 sold out immediately, earlier this week. Billy Joel at Hard Rock Live continues to be the hottest ticket in South Florida. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m.

Billy Joel will bring three decades of award-winning hits and fan favorites to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The shows, part of a limited number of engagements in selected cities this winter, will be Joel’s first in North America since his record-breaking and critically-acclaimed “Last Play at Shea” at New York’s Shea Stadium this past July. 

Since his return to the worldwide stage in 2006, over one million people have seen Joel in peak form, delivering over two hours of hits each night.  Several house records have been broken along the way, including a record 22nd lifetime appearance at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford CT, a 6th record sellout at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY and an historic and unprecedented 12-show, sold-out run at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden (which spawned the release of 12 Gardens Live). In July 2008 Billy Joel performed for over 100,000 people at Shea Stadium, becoming the only artist to perform - and sell out - at all three of New York’s outdoor sporting venues: Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium and Shea Stadium.
 
All seats are reserved and available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office; open Monday – Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday – only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: Miami-Dade (305) 358-5885, Broward (954) 523-3309, and Palm Beach (561) 966-3309. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.

Inspired by John Lennon's music and life, Hard Rock is proud to launch Imagine There's No Hunger, teaming up with World Hunger Year (WHY), a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty around the world. A global campaign to benefit WHY, Imagine There's No Hunger directly helps seven community-based grassroots organizations around the world, from Indonesia to New Orleans, through various Hard Rock promotions.

A portion from the sale of the exclusive Imagine Pin and Imagine Ornament will be donated to WHY and will benefit organizations like the Pathfinder Academy in Kitale, Kenya, where students learn sustainable agriculture alongside academic subjects.

When you add a $1 or more onto your bill at any participating Hard Rock Cafe, we'll give you the Imagine Charity Bracelet and donate that money directly to WHY and an organization such as The Learning Farm in Jakarta, Indonesia, which provides training in organic farming, entrepreneurship, and life skills to vulnerable youths.

For a special promotion at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL, you can donate your loose change when you check out, rounding your room bill up to the nearest dollar. That money will help out an organization like the Edible Schoolyard in New Orleans, U.S.A., which provides hands-on growing and cooking experience for public middle school students.

SERVE3, The Hard Rock Benefit Album, brings together Joss Stone, Marc Broussard, Avril Lavigne, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Bruce Springsteen, Starsailor, and many more for a set of new, rare, and unreleased songs, all benefitting WHY and its partner charities around the world. The album is available at all Hard Rock Cafe and Hard Rock Hotel Rock Shops, as well as Hard Rock's Online Rock Shop. The album is also available for digital download at iTunes, where you'll receive seven additional bonus tracks from some of today's best new artists, from the likes of Toby Lightman, The Brilliant Mistakes, and The Dead Trees.

Imagine There's No Hunger. It's easy if you try.