Param Kannampilly, a doyen of the Indian hospitality industry and the visionary who introduced the concept of eco-hotels to India, passed away on 30 March 2026, just days after his 75th birthday. Known for establishing India’s first ecotel, The Orchid Mumbai, Kannampilly set new standards for environmentally responsible hospitality and went on to found Concept Hospitality and The Fern Hotels & Resorts, creating a legacy synonymous with sustainable luxury.Param Kannampilly, a doyen of the Indian hospitality industry and the visionary who introduced the concept of eco-hotels to India, passed away on 30 March 2026, just days after his 75th birthday. Known for establishing India’s first ecotel, The Orchid Mumbai, Kannampilly set new standards for environmentally responsible hospitality and went on to found Concept Hospitality and The Fern Hotels & Resorts, creating a legacy synonymous with sustainable luxury.
Param Kannampilly, visionary hotelier and pioneer of eco-friendly hospitality, passes away at 75
