Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi: Lord of Luxury
“Lord of luxury”
MR.PRITHVI RAJ SINGH OBEROI CREATED BY: AMITOJ DUTT STUDENT NO. : 100731113
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi today is one of the most admired people for both his work and dynamic personality in the world of hospitality. The name may not sound familiar to some but his work; contribution to globally acknowledged hotel chain known as “THE OBEROI GROUP” which, operates 30 hotels and three Cruise-Liners in five countries under the ‘Oberoi’; luxury and ‘Trident’; five star brands. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and Corporate Charter-Air Travel. That the group is synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of service, luxury and efficiency, is acknowledged by one and all. (The Oberoi Group, 2010)
Mr. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi also popularly known as ‘Bikki’ Oberoi is a perfect role model not only in the hospitality industry but also as a person. In all spheres of life, he showcases a great personality. Even at the age of 80 years he is participating fully in the decision making process of the group and his imprint is writ large on all the important policy decisions. Most admirable trait of his personality, for me is that he is still very passionate about his work. In the words of Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi himself:
“Well, I work a lot but I love my work. So it 's not work really. I have a passion for what I do. And if you 're passionate then it 's not work anymore.”(Lorraine Hahn, 2004)
Another attribute of his personality which puts him in a different league is his risk calculating ability and risk taking capability. When he was to build the Raj villas Hotel at Jaipur, in which he invested $21,790,130, which was an enormous sum at that time and the hotel is
MR.PRITHVI RAJ SINGH OBEROI CREATED BY: AMITOJ DUTT STUDENT NO. : 100731113
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi today is one of the most admired people for both his work and dynamic personality in the world of hospitality. The name may not sound familiar to some but his work; contribution to globally acknowledged hotel chain known as “THE OBEROI GROUP” which, operates 30 hotels and three Cruise-Liners in five countries under the ‘Oberoi’; luxury and ‘Trident’; five star brands. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and Corporate Charter-Air Travel. That the group is synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of service, luxury and efficiency, is acknowledged by one and all. (The Oberoi Group, 2010)
Mr. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi also popularly known as ‘Bikki’ Oberoi is a perfect role model not only in the hospitality industry but also as a person. In all spheres of life, he showcases a great personality. Even at the age of 80 years he is participating fully in the decision making process of the group and his imprint is writ large on all the important policy decisions. Most admirable trait of his personality, for me is that he is still very passionate about his work. In the words of Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi himself:
“Well, I work a lot but I love my work. So it 's not work really. I have a passion for what I do. And if you 're passionate then it 's not work anymore.”(Lorraine Hahn, 2004)
Another attribute of his personality which puts him in a different league is his risk calculating ability and risk taking capability. When he was to build the Raj villas Hotel at Jaipur, in which he invested $21,790,130, which was an enormous sum at that time and the hotel is
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