Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, chairman emeritus of the Oberoi Group, handed away at 94 on Tuesday (November 14) morning, an official of the Oberoi Group stated. PRS Oberoi was extensively referred to as the doyen of Indian hospitality, who has now left behind an enormous legacy.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform the peaceful passing of PRS Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group, earlier today,” a press release stated.
A luminary within the hospitality business, Oberoi’s legacy transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide panorama, it added.
“As we mourn the loss of a true icon, we also aim to celebrate the extraordinary legacy PRS Oberoi leaves behind. In the coming days, we will share details of our plans to honour and remember him,” the assertion stated.
The cremation ceremony can be held at the Bhagwanti Oberoi Charitable Trust, Oberoi Farm, Kapashera, beginning at 4 pm on Tuesday.
The assertion additional stated, “We extend a heartfelt invitation to those who know Oberoi to attend and pay their respects. Additionally, prayers will be held for him at our hotels and the Corporate Office today”.
Awards that he acquired
PRS Oberoi acquired quite a few awards and accolades, amongst essentially the most noteworthy the Padma Vibhushan, in recognition of his distinctive contribution to the nation in tourism and hospitality.
He was additionally honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at ILTM ( International Luxury Travel Market), recognizing his distinctive management and imaginative and prescient. PRS Oberoi was offered with the ‘Corporate Hotelier of the World’ award by HOTELS journal USA.
The sixth International Hotels Investment Forum in Berlin honoured him with the celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award. He was additionally the recipient of Forbes India Leadership Awards, Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence, CNBC TV 18 India Business Leader Awards, Business India journal’s Businessman of the Year, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
(With PTI inputs)
