The Irish Independent has revealed that chairman of cable company Liberty Global and owner of Virgin Media John Malone is among several parties understood to have been approached about the sale of Co. Kildare's five-star K Club hotel and golf resort.
However, it is also understood that neither Malone nor MHL, the hotel group with which he is associated, have submitted a bid for the property as of yet.
Lower Than Expected Bidding Results
UK-based company Rocco Forte Hotels is said to be among the parties that have expressed interest in acquiring the property thus far, but it is understood that the results of the first round of bidding for the resort came in below expectations.
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