Tex Lifetime Achievement Award Conferred On Capt. Nair

On the 14th October 2011 Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Times Travel Honours in Mumbai.
Instituted for the first time this year, The Times Travel Honours’ Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry. The Times Travel Academy honoured Capt. Nair for redefining the Indian hospitality landscape by creating new standards of excellence in luxury services. On presenting the award, Dr. Bhaskar Das, President, The Times Group said, “Capt. Nair has raised the bar of high end luxury in India and his Leelas stand testimony to his passion and commitment. We are very pleased to have him here today to accept this award.”
The recipient of several accolades, including the Padma Bhushan, Capt. Nair reflected on his long journey, “It is a great honour to be recognized by my peers in the industry. This award motivates me to further serve and contribute to the hospitality community.”
Today, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts have set a new benchmark for luxury hotels in India, providing discerning business and leisure travellers from the national as well as international markets with the finest in guest services. With “Atithi Devo Bhava” as his guiding principle, Capt. Nair has built a team of over 5,000 associates, assisting him in delighting guests at each of his hotels and in putting The Leela on the global map.