Released on: June 19, 2008, 11:19 pm

Press Release Author: oberoihotels.com

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra is the best five star deluxe hotel
in India. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India awarded the prestigious
National Tourism Award in the Five Star Deluxe category to The Oberoi Amarvilas in
recognition.

Press Release Body: New Delhi, 28 February 2008: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra is the
best five star deluxe hotel in India. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
awarded the prestigious National Tourism Award in the Five Star Deluxe category to
The Oberoi Amarvilas in recognition of its contribution to tourism in the country
and unremitting commitment to excellence. This is the third year in succession that
the hotel has received this award. Instituted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government
of India, the National Tourism Awards are the most coveted awards in the travel and
tourism industry in India and are presented annually, in various categories,
acknowledging exceptional performance and contribution to promoting India as a
tourist destination.

This recognition came soon after The Oberoi Udaivilas was rated the best hotel in
the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the World's Best Awards 2007 -
acknowledged as the most revered ranking in the international travel industry. In
the same poll, The Oberoi Amarvilas and The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur were rated the
10th and 11th best hotels in the world. Additionally, three Oberoi hotels were also
rated amongst the top six hotels in the world in a readers' poll conducted by Condé
Nast Traveler. While The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur and The Oberoi Vanyavilas,
Ranthambhore were ranked the 2nd and 3rd best hotels in the world, The Oberoi
Amarvilas was rated the 6th best hotel in the world.

Further notes to the Editor:

About National Tourism Awards

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India instituted the National Tourism Awards
to recognise excellence in the tourism industry. The best hotels, restaurants, tour
operators and travel agents are acknowledged for their outstanding performance and
contribution to the hospitality and tourism industry of India. These Awards are
presented to those who have demonstrated consistent and unflinching commitment to
quality in their categories.

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra is located just 600 meters from the greatest monument to
love - the Taj Mahal. Spread over nine acres of elaborate gardens, terraced lawns,
fountains, reflection pools and pavilions, the classical design of the luxury hotel
is a tribute to the legacy of Moorish and Mughal architecture, accentuating
awe-inspiring vistas of the most exquisite mausoleum in the world.

Drawing on the rich heritage and expertise of local craftsmen, the hotel's interiors
reflect the refined aesthetics of the Mughal era that reached its zenith during the
reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Intricate filigree and marble inlay work, jaali
screens, gold thread and bead embroidery, wood carvings and hand-woven tapestries,
showcase the rich arts and crafts of the region.

Web Site: http://www.oberoihotels.com

Contact Details: Ketaki Narain
Director - Corporate Communications
The Oberoi Group
Telephone: 91 11 2389 0505
E-mail: ketaki.narain@oberoigroup.com