Prithviraj Raj Singh Oberoi, the Chairman Emeritus of Oberoi Group, passed away on November 14, 2023
“With profound grief and sorrow, we inform you of the passing of our beloved leader, Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus,” a statement from the company said
“His passing is a significant loss for The Oberoi Group and the hospitality industry in India and Overseas. As we collectively mourn his passing, we also come together to honour his legacy and carry forward his vision. May his soul find eternal peace,” it added
Here are some facts about the business tycoon who transformed the Indian hospitality industry-
1. PRS Oberoi, popularly known as "Biki", is the son of late Rai Bahadur M.S. Oberoi, the founder of The Oberoi Group
2. Oberoi, who was educated in India, UK & Switzerland, is credited with placing Oberoi hotels on the international luxury travellers map with the opening of several luxury hotels in important cities
3. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour, in January 2008
4. He was also conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) held in Cannes in December 2012
5. He was also presented with the '2010 Corporate Hotelier of the World' award by HOTELS magazine in November 2010
6. He established The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development at New Delhi in 1967 which is considered amongst the best in Asia
7. In addition to providing leadership for the management of luxury hotels in several countries, P.R.S. Oberoi has been instrumental in pioneering the development of Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
8. He relinquished his position as Chairman and Director of EIH Limited effective May 3, 2022