PANJIM: Founder Chairman of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Capt CP Krishnan Nair passed away following a brief illness. He was 92.
Capt Nair is survived by his wife and two sons. The last rites will be performed on May 18 at Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu, Mumbai, at 4 pm. A condolence meeting is also scheduled at The Leela Mumbai, Sahar, on May 22.
From a young freedom fighter to an officer of the Indian Army, to pioneering the globalization of India's textile industry, and later being a thespian of India's hospitality industry and one of the leading luxury hotel groups, Capt Nair's singularly inspiring life was dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and advancement of tourism in India.
Globally recognized as a hotelier extraordinaire, visionary and an environmentalist, Capt Nair is the recipient of the Padmabhushan from the President of India.
For his untiring efforts in environmental conservation, Capt Nair was conferred the Global 500 Laureate Roll of Honour by the United Nations Environment Program. He was also the recipient of many prestigious accolades for his invaluable contribution to the tourism industry and for setting benchmarks for excellence in the hospitality industry.
