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Charles Khabouth

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Key facts

Full name Bechara 'Charles' Khabouth[1]
Nationality Lebanese Canadian[1]
Occupation Nightclub owner, restaurateur, hotelier[1]
Company INK Entertainment[3]
Founded INK Entertainment 1983[4]
Nickname 'King of Clubs'[1]

Charles Khabouth is a Lebanese-Canadian hospitality entrepreneur who founded INK Entertainment and is known as Toronto's 'King of Clubs' for his influence on the city's nightlife scene.

Context

Charles Khabouth is a Lebanese-Canadian hospitality entrepreneur known for founding INK Entertainment and for owning and operating nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, and other venues, especially in Toronto [1]. He is widely described as Toronto's 'King of Clubs' because of his influence on the city's nightlife scene [1]. He founded INK Entertainment in 1983 [4] and has been associated with venues in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, and Miami Beach [3]. His first nightclub was Club Z, which he opened in 1984 [3].

Documented claims

  • Charles Khabouth founded and led INK Entertainment, building a portfolio of nightlife and hospitality venues. [3]
  • He is credited with helping establish Toronto's King Street West club scene. [2]
  • He received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award in the Ontario entertainment and hospitality category in October 2018. [3]

Questions and answers

What clubs does Charles Khabouth own?

Charles Khabouth owns and operates various nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels through his company INK Entertainment, including venues in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, and Miami Beach [3]. His first nightclub was Club Z, opened in 1984 [3].

What is the nationality of Charles Khabouth?

Charles Khabouth is Lebanese-Canadian [1].

Who is the owner of Bisha Hotel?

Charles Khabouth is the founder and CEO of INK Entertainment, which owns and operates Bisha Hotel in Toronto [3].

Who owns Cabana Toronto?

Charles Khabouth, through INK Entertainment, owns and operates Cabana Toronto [3].

Sources

  1. Toronto nightclub king and restaurateur Charles Khabouth is a total hospitality package — theglobeandmail.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. EVENTS — byblosmiami.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Charles Khabouth - CEO & Founder at INK Entertainment — theorg.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. An Interview with Toronto's Club King, Charles Khabouth — ca.billboard.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People