MDJM Appoints Seasoned Chef to Elevate Culinary Vision and Boost Tourism Appeal for Robin Hill Hotel
LETHAM, Scotland, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: UOKA) (the 'Company' or 'MDJM'), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MD Local Global Limited, had appointed Chef Vincent Farley to lead culinary development at the Company's cultural destination, Robin Hill Hotel in Torquay, England. The appointment is part of MDJM's broader strategy to create a premier destination that combines heritage hospitality, fine dining, and cultural tourism, aiming to drive long-term asset growth and enhance revenue streams.
Chef Vincent brings over 30 years of experience in culinary and hospitality management across the United Kingdom. His background includes senior roles such as Executive Head Chef for Devon & Cornwall Police Catering, Chef Manager at BRNC Dartmouth, and Head Chef for various establishments. He holds Certificates in Cookery for the Catering Industry from the City and Guilds of London Institute, and an Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety from the Royal Institute of Public Health. He has extensive expertise in culinary operations, large-scale food service, hygiene and compliance, menu design, and team leadership. In his new role, Chef Vincent will oversee culinary operations at Robin Hill Hotel, including menu development, team recruitment, and food service management—supporting MDJM's vision of integrating hospitality, heritage, and culture into a unified guest experience.
As part of this initiative, MDJM plans to launch a French culture-inspired restaurant at Robin Hill Hotel. The concept is designed to complement seasonal tourism and respond to growing local demand for elevated dining options. Situated in the seaside resort town of Torquay, a well-established tourist destination, Robin Hill Hotel intends to combine cultural events, heritage lodging, and quality dining into a cohesive guest offering. The Company believes that Chef Vincent's appointment lays the foundation for a distinctive culinary experience aimed at both hotel guests and external visitors, enhancing the site's long-term commercial value and contributing to MDJM's cultural and hospitality development strategy in the United Kingdom.
'Our engagement with Chef Vincent reflects MDJM's ongoing commitment to strengthening cultural tourism through high-quality guest experiences,' said Mr. Siping Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDJM. 'We believe his leadership will play an important role in advancing our vision for Robin Hill Hotel to become a destination that unites heritage, hospitality, and cultural programming. We are confident that this initiative will enhance the hotel's appeal, support our broader cultural business expansion, and create additional value for our shareholders.'
About MDJM LTD
MDJM LTD is a global culture-driven asset management company focused on transforming historical properties into cultural hubs that integrate modern digital technology with rich historical value. The Company has been expanding its operations in the UK, where it is developing projects such as Fernie Castle in Scotland and the Robin Hill Property in England. These properties are being remodeled into multi-functional cultural venues that will feature fine dining, hospitality services, art exhibitions, and cultural exchange events. As part of its broader strategy, MDJM seeks to position itself as a hub for artisan exchanges, art shows, and sales, leveraging its historical properties as platforms for promoting Eastern and Western cultural exchanges. This initiative reflects the Company's commitment to furthering its global market expansion and enhancing its cultural business footprint. For more information regarding the Company, please visit https://www.ir-uoka.com/.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'aim,' 'estimate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'believe,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'is/are likely to' or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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