MUMBAI,
India, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leela
Palaces, Hotels and Resorts welcomed His Highness Maharaja Sawai
Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the head of the royal family of the
erstwhile Jaipur State, and a globally acclaimed Indian polo
player, as the newest Icon of India by The Leela.
Icons of India by The Leela is
a unique initiative aimed at recognizing and nurturing the essence
of India and the richness within
through a celebration of India's
finest who are the world's best. His Highness joins an esteemed
list of Indians who have excelled in their fields and placed
India on a global map. This
includes sarod virtuosos Amaan Ali
Bangash and Ayaan Ali
Bangash, Nobel Peace Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi,
Miss World 2017 and actor Manushi
Chhillar and the world's leading woman cricketer Smriti Mandhana.
His Highness who is lovingly called Pacho, is one of the
youngest heirs to the Kingdom of Jaipur, the youngest winner of the
Indian Open Polo Cup and the youngest captain ever of the Indian
polo team. Along with his undulated passion for the royal sport of
ponies and mallets, HH Padmanabh Singh is also a fashion
enthusiast, an avid traveller and most importantly, committed to
preserving and promoting the culture and heritage of his land.
Named to the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list in 2018, he has balanced
his public persona with his personal passions with elan.
Speaking on this notable announcement, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, "The Leela is the
epitome of true Indian luxury committed to preserving our culture
and heritage with authenticity and pride. We are honoured to
welcome His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as an
Icon of India by The Leela. His
Highness is a charming and charismatic youth icon and a heritage
ambassador who balances his relentless passion for arts and culture
with his royal and philanthropic commitments. This collaboration
highlights our focus on connecting with India's young demographic who are rooted in
their culture and firmly confident in their outlook to embrace a
dynamic future."
His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur
expressed his excitement and said, "My association with the brand
started with The Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup in 2022
where I have been leading The Leela Polo team for the last two
years. I'm indeed delighted to take our collaboration ahead and
feel humbled to be recognized as one of the Icons of India by The Leela. This association
reverberates our shared passion for the royal sport in India and our collective commitment to
celebrate and promote the heritage of our country. I look forward
to co-creating meaningful avenues with The Leela for the world to
experience the essence and richness of our country."
The Leela is imbued with a distinct aesthetic that showcases the
country's traditions, sports, arts, cuisines, artisanal crafts and
culture that is engrained in its offering of India's heritage to the world. As the brand
gears up to embrace the next phase of its growth trajectory, it
continues to evolve and focus on experiential and conscious luxury
while remaining true to its ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' – Guest is
God.
About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Mumbai, The
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset
Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve
award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations
across India. These include the
flagship hotel in the capital city of New
Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East
Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar
and now Kovalam and Ashtamudi in Kerala. The Leela celebrates each
hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with
thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive
experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the
World's Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure,
USA, World's Best Awards Survey,
2020 and 2021. In 2023, the brand has once again been featured in
the top 3 World's Best Hotel Brands. An epitome of true Indian
luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with
unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of
India. The brand has a marketing
alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a
member of the Global Hotel Alliance.
For more information, please visit our website
www.theleela.com and connect with us on Facebook,
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