Hard Rock Hotel Bali marked Founder's Day with turtle release and house renovation for underprivileged elderly in Buleleng

Kuta, Bali, 19 June 2023. Hard Rock globally recently celebrated its Founder's Day which falls every June 14th. To commemorate this occasion, Hard Rock Hotel Bali organized a series of activities that were inspired by the four mottos of its founders; Save The Planet, Take Time to be Kind, All is One and Love All Serve All. As part of these activities, the hotel team released 300 sea turtle hatchlings and carried out house renovations for underprivileged elderly in the Buleleng regency.

The baby turtle release event at Kuta Beach was attended by 34 band members and nearly 200 hotel guests including children on June 13th, 2023. The event was organized in collaboration with the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (KBSTCC), a local community-based conservation that works towards the protection of sea turtles residing along the Bali shoreline. Under the guidance of the Bali Sea Turtle Society, a non-profit and non-government organization founded in 2011, the objective of the turtle conservation program is to safeguard the turtles that have laid their eggs on the beach. This involves relocating the eggs to a safer nesting site and releasing the turtles into the ocean once the eggs have hatched. Sea turtles play a vital role in preserving the health of ecosystems and are essential in maintaining a balanced food web in the ocean. The negative impact of poaching and overexploitation on sea turtle populations is leading to a decline in ocean ecosystems. Furthermore, it has been estimated that only one in every 1,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood. Hard Rock Hotel Bali has made a commitment to include this initiative in their annual agenda. They hope this small initiative can contribute towards preserving the majestic sea turtle in its natural habitat for future generations to witness.

The next philanthropic event took place on June 22nd, representatives from Hard Rock Hotel Bali and Yayasan Relawan Bali (a foundation that focuses on humanitarian activities founded in 2005 by Wayan Andy Karyasa), visited the home of Nyoman Repin, an underprivileged elderly resident of the village of Sukasada, Buleleng regency. The purpose of the visit was to deliver financial support to Nyoman Repin’s family for the renovation of their house as the house is no longer suitable for living. Nyoman Repin's house repair will be assisted by Yayasan Relawan Bali, the modifications consist of essential repairs, roof replacement, and renovation of walls, windows as well as doors. The donation fund was generated from the proceeds of ticket sales at the Centerstage Live charity concert featuring Lolot & Navicula held on May 31st.

Commenting on these philanthropic initiatives, Shane Coates, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, stated... “These events were truly unforgettable and demonstrated Hard Rock's dedication to supporting local communities and preserving the environment of our planet. Through Yayasan Relawan Bali and the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, we are able to cultivate a collaborative culture that allows us to work together efficiently and make a greater impact on the lives of others as well as the environment.” ?

Hard Rock Hotel Bali is always passionate about taking part in collaborative activities with foundations and communities to create a better world by improving lives, helping communities, and sustaining the Earth.

About Hard Rock?:

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 290 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 87,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for two consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels for four consecutive years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2021, and has since been honored threefold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World’s Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the second time in four years. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

About HPL Hotels & Resorts

Headquartered in Singapore, HPL Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company, operated and wholly-owned by Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), a Singapore main-board listed company. HPL Hotels & Resorts manages the activities of 11 hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific and the Indian Ocean. These include Concorde Hotel Singapore, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Casa del Mar Langkawi, The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, Casa del Rio Melaka, The Boathouse Phuket and Gili Lankanfushi Maldives. For more information, please visit www.hplhotels.com.

About Hard Rock Hotel Bali

Sprawling across 3.5 hectares of pristine tropical property, Hard Rock Hotel Bali is located in Kuta, the heart of Bali’s famous entertainment and shopping district. Hard Rock Hotel Bali is Asia’s first Hard Rock Hotel and the leading entertainment hotel in Bali features 418 newly renovated rooms and suites, along with 9 food and beverage outlets including Hard Rock Café and Jamie Oliver Kitchen. Additional facilities include Roxity Kids Club, TABU Teens Club, Boom Box Recording Studio, Rock Royalty VIP Lounge, Rock Spa, Body Rock fitness centre and 2 Rock Shops – Hard Rock Merchandise Stores. For more information, please visit https://www.hardrockhotels.com/bali/?

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