NEW DELHI: A number one gentle of Indian hospitality — Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi — died on Tuesday morning. The chairman emeritus of The Oberoi Group, “Biki” (94), as he was popularly often known as, had stepped down as government chairman of EIH LTD and EIH Related Resorts Ltd final Might. Son of group founder late Rai Bahadur M S Oberoi, he was among the many doyens who put Indian hospitality on the world map the place it’s now recognised as among the many greatest.Legions of main hoteliers have graduated from TheOberoi Centre of Studying and Improvement which he had established in 1967 and now occupy prime positions within the business and a few who even went on to determine their very own manufacturers.
In an announcement, his son and nephew Vikram and Arjun Oberoi stated: “It’s with deep unhappiness that we inform the peaceable passing of P R S Oberoi earlier as we speak (Nov 14). A luminary within the hospitality business, Oberoi’s legacy transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide panorama. A visionary chief, (his) unwavering dedication and pursuit of excellence elevated The Oberoi Group to worldwide acclaim. His affect prolonged past company success, touching the lives of numerous hoteliers by way of mentorship and a dedication to unparalleled requirements.”
Taking ahead the legacy of the founder M S Oberoi, “Biki” ensured that the group set new benchmarks for Indian hospitality when it comes to high quality. His “impression, nevertheless, reached far past enterprise achievements, as he fostered a company tradition rooted in compassion, integrity, and real care for each member of our organisation… As we mourn the lack of a real icon, we additionally intention to rejoice the extraordinary legacy P R S Oberoi leaves behind. Within the coming days, we’ll share particulars of our plans to honour and keep in mind him,” the assertion added.
Calling Oberoi a “excellent gentleman”, ITC government director Nakul Anand (67) fondly recalled an anecdote from a gathering a few decade again. “Biki” had invited Anand and his spouse to his farmhouse to observe an India-Pakistan cricket match. “We have been served hen sandwiches there. Mr Oberoi advised me this have to be the best sandwich I’ve ever had. I tasted it and stated, ‘I encourage to vary’,” Anand stated. Oberoi then advised Anand he didn’t suppose “ITC can do higher than this.”
“I stated ‘I by no means talked about ITC’. I advised him a few central Delhi confectionary and he replied saying he had by no means heard of such a resort. My actual phrases to him have been, ‘there may be good meals past resorts’,” Anand stated.
The subsequent day Anand despatched a field of hen sandwiches from that confectionary to Oberoi. “He referred to as me a couple of hours later to say, ‘for as soon as you might be proper Mr Anand’. A gentleman to the core (he all the time referred to Nakul as Mr Anand regardless of the age hole). We agreed to disagree on many issues however agreed on the hen sandwich! The greatness of the person mirrored in his consideration to particulars,” Anand, who oversees ITC’s hospitality and journey vertical, stated.
Educated in India, UK and Switzerland, Biki had obtained quite a few awards together with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian honour, in 2008.
His consideration to element was legendary. Whereas the group has three manufacturers — Vilas (uber luxurious), Oberoi (luxurious) and Trident — the extent of service and personalisation is similar throughout them.
“Mr Oberoi was a legend within the resort enterprise globally. His thought to construct world class resorts in India was approach earlier than its time. He believed within the India story as a lot as we do as we speak, besides that he believed in it 30 years again. And that’s the reason he by no means compromised on what he was constructing. His concentrate on consideration to element and the dream of creating the very best resorts in India will proceed to encourage generations and set new benchmarks of service excellence. Might he relaxation in everlasting peace,” stated Kapil Chopra who was president of the Oberoi Group from 2013 to 2018 after which went on begin his personal resort model The Postcard and a number of other different companies.
“His many achievements have been by no means sufficiently recognised. He made ‘Oberoi’ a world byword for the Indian luxurious hospitality expertise and the primary to place an Indian resort on the very prime of worldwide rankings. He additionally rallied the group heroically however quietly submit the 26/11 assault on their Mumbai flagship. He was a category act. Interval,” Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra stated on SM.
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In an announcement, his son and nephew Vikram and Arjun Oberoi stated: “It’s with deep unhappiness that we inform the peaceable passing of P R S Oberoi earlier as we speak (Nov 14). A luminary within the hospitality business, Oberoi’s legacy transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide panorama. A visionary chief, (his) unwavering dedication and pursuit of excellence elevated The Oberoi Group to worldwide acclaim. His affect prolonged past company success, touching the lives of numerous hoteliers by way of mentorship and a dedication to unparalleled requirements.”
Taking ahead the legacy of the founder M S Oberoi, “Biki” ensured that the group set new benchmarks for Indian hospitality when it comes to high quality. His “impression, nevertheless, reached far past enterprise achievements, as he fostered a company tradition rooted in compassion, integrity, and real care for each member of our organisation… As we mourn the lack of a real icon, we additionally intention to rejoice the extraordinary legacy P R S Oberoi leaves behind. Within the coming days, we’ll share particulars of our plans to honour and keep in mind him,” the assertion added.
Calling Oberoi a “excellent gentleman”, ITC government director Nakul Anand (67) fondly recalled an anecdote from a gathering a few decade again. “Biki” had invited Anand and his spouse to his farmhouse to observe an India-Pakistan cricket match. “We have been served hen sandwiches there. Mr Oberoi advised me this have to be the best sandwich I’ve ever had. I tasted it and stated, ‘I encourage to vary’,” Anand stated. Oberoi then advised Anand he didn’t suppose “ITC can do higher than this.”
“I stated ‘I by no means talked about ITC’. I advised him a few central Delhi confectionary and he replied saying he had by no means heard of such a resort. My actual phrases to him have been, ‘there may be good meals past resorts’,” Anand stated.
The subsequent day Anand despatched a field of hen sandwiches from that confectionary to Oberoi. “He referred to as me a couple of hours later to say, ‘for as soon as you might be proper Mr Anand’. A gentleman to the core (he all the time referred to Nakul as Mr Anand regardless of the age hole). We agreed to disagree on many issues however agreed on the hen sandwich! The greatness of the person mirrored in his consideration to particulars,” Anand, who oversees ITC’s hospitality and journey vertical, stated.
Educated in India, UK and Switzerland, Biki had obtained quite a few awards together with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian honour, in 2008.
His consideration to element was legendary. Whereas the group has three manufacturers — Vilas (uber luxurious), Oberoi (luxurious) and Trident — the extent of service and personalisation is similar throughout them.
“Mr Oberoi was a legend within the resort enterprise globally. His thought to construct world class resorts in India was approach earlier than its time. He believed within the India story as a lot as we do as we speak, besides that he believed in it 30 years again. And that’s the reason he by no means compromised on what he was constructing. His concentrate on consideration to element and the dream of creating the very best resorts in India will proceed to encourage generations and set new benchmarks of service excellence. Might he relaxation in everlasting peace,” stated Kapil Chopra who was president of the Oberoi Group from 2013 to 2018 after which went on begin his personal resort model The Postcard and a number of other different companies.
“His many achievements have been by no means sufficiently recognised. He made ‘Oberoi’ a world byword for the Indian luxurious hospitality expertise and the primary to place an Indian resort on the very prime of worldwide rankings. He additionally rallied the group heroically however quietly submit the 26/11 assault on their Mumbai flagship. He was a category act. Interval,” Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra stated on SM.
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