Oberoi Group Chairman Emeritus Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, widely known as the pioneer of Indian hospitality, passed away.
Obituary
Indian hospitality industry veteran and Chairman Emeritus of Oberoi Group Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi passed away. He was 94 years old. He is survived by his son Vikramjit Singh, CEO and Managing Director of EIH, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, and two daughters, P.R.S., popularly known as "Biki". Oberoi was the executive chairman of EIH Limited. He was also the Chairman of Oberoi Hotels, the major shareholder of EIH Limited. Son of late Rai Bahadur, M.S. Oberoi, founder of The Oberoi Group, PRS, is credited with putting Oberoi hotels on the map for international luxury travelers by opening several luxury hotels in important cities. He played a leading role in the development of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. He also provided leadership for the management of luxury hotels in several countries. In January 2008, P.R.S. In recognition of his exceptional service to the country, Oberoi was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award.
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