Mohan Singh Oberoi founded the Oberoi Group of Hotels in 1934 and grew it to become one of the largest and most prestigious hotel chains in India. The Oberoi Group now owns and manages 30 luxury hotels and 5 cruise ships worldwide and was a pioneer in airline catering in India, employing over 12,000 people. Mohan Singh Oberoi was honored with the Padma Bhushan award in 2001 for his achievements in hospitality.