Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator
and investor, has recently in a statement said that it has taken a
significant stake in the UK-based Corbin & King.
According
to the company, Minor Hotels plans to expand this close partnership
with Corbin & King throughout the UK and internationally, to grow a
portfolio that currently includes the celebrated destination
restaurants- The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, and The
Beaumont Hotel.
Dillip
Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotels, said, “We at Minor Hotels are thrilled
to be entering the UK market and are proud to partner with such a
respected industry leader. Our strategic joint venture will build upon
Minor Hotels’ history of operating signature restaurants within our
hotels and in third-party locations. We look forward to working with
Jeremy and Chris to expand the Corbin & King portfolio in the UK and
key international markets.”
Jeremy
King, CEO of Corbin & King, said, “We took our time to find the
right partner to take Corbin & King forward and I couldn’t be
happier that we found Bill Heinecke and Dillip Rajakarier and their team
at Minor, for whom my respect grows daily. I look forward eagerly to
the opportunities this presents.”