P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group breathed his last on Tuesday morning. He was 94.The last rites will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
In an email to the Oberoi Group family, Vikram and Arjun Oberoi said, “It is with profound grief and sorrow that we wish to inform you of the peaceful passing of our beloved leader, P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus earlier today. His passing is a significant loss for The Oberoi Group and the hospitality industry in India and overseas.”
They said that P.R.S. Oberoi was a visionary leader whose unwavering dedication and passion for excellence shaped The Oberoi Group and its hotels, to be recognised amongst the best globally.
Under P.R.S. Oberoi’s leadership, The Oberoi Group achieved “unprecedented success”, expanding globally and setting new standards for luxury, quality and excellence.
“Equally profound is Oberoi’s impact on so many hoteliers personal and professional lives through his mentorship, guidance and coaching, inculcating a spirit of perfection, attention to the smallest detail and a desire for unmatched standards of the hotels.
As we mourn Oberoi’s passing, let us come together to support one another and celebrate the remarkable legacy that PRS Oberoi leaves behind.
P.R.S. Oberoi’s cremation will take place at the Bhagwanti Oberoi Charitable Trust, Oberoi Farm, Kapashera, starting at 4.00 p.m. today.