NEW YORK: P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman of The Oberoi Group, has been presented with the '2010 Corporate Hotelier of the World' award by HOTELS magazine. In its 29th year, the annual 'Hotelier of the World' award is determined by votes cast by readers of the magazine in more than 150 countries.

Oberoi received the award at a reception held at the New York Palace in New York on November 15, 2010.

The cover story of the November edition of HOTELS magazine refers to Oberoi as 'the founder father of modern luxury hospitality in India'. It credits Oberoi with growing the company 'into one of the world's most prestigious luxury hotel groups'.

In addition to providing leadership for the management of luxury hotels in several countries, Oberoi has been instrumental in pioneering the development of the new Oberoi hotels and resorts. The "Oberoi" brand has come to represent fine luxury hotels offering personalized service.

Oberoi is credited with placing Oberoi hotels on the international luxury travelers' map with the opening of several new luxury hotels in Mauritius, Indonesia, Egypt and hotels in India at important tourist destinations such as Jaipur, Agra, Udaipur, Ranthambhore and Mashobra in the Himalayas. Oberoi has directed the development of these hotels breaking ground in new destinations and redefining architectural and design standards in luxury hospitality.

SOURCE The Oberoi Group