Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Win Two International Entertainment Buyers Association Awards
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2022) – Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming won two awards at the 2022 Entertainment Buyers Association Awards held Oct. 11 in Nashville, Tenn. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood was named Casino of the Year and Andrew Saunders, Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, was named Casino Buyer of the Year.
"We are honored to receive these awards from fellow entertainment industry leaders,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "Our team continuously strives to provide the best entertainment experience to our guests with artists from all over the world.”
Saunders was appointed to his role in July 2021 and has amplified the entertainment offerings with headlining acts such as Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, Billy Joel, Chris Rock, and Metallica. Hard Rock Live also hosted several award shows including The Miss Universe Pageant, Premios Juventud and The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame La Musa Awards.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
About Seminole Gaming
Seminole Gaming manages six Florida casino enterprises for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, including Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla. Seminole Gaming has long been recognized for its industry innovations and success. The Seminole Tribe was the first Indian Tribe in North America to open a high-stakes bingo hall and casino, which debuted in 1979 and became the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement.
