Joginder Sanger, a prominent British Indian hotelier, passed away in London on Friday night at the age of 82. As per media reports, he died surrounded by loved ones after being hospitalised due to a stroke.
Born in Jalandhar, India, Sanger’s journey to success began in the United Kingdom, where he initially launched a travel agency and secured an exclusive contract with Air India.
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a number of well-known London hotels, including the Washington Mayfair Hotel, the Courthouse Hotels in Soho and Shoreditch and the luxury boutique Bentley Hotel in Kensington. These properties became a preferred destination for high-profile Indian celebrities, politicians and dignitaries, including former prime minister, ministers and Bollywood stars.
Lord Swarj Paul, an NRI Industrialist, shared a heartfelt tribute to his long-time friend. “He was a dear friend of mine since the 1950s; I will miss him terribly,” said Paul.
“Like me, Joginder was also born in Jalandhar, and we shared so many experiences together. He will be missed by the Indian community in Britain, to which he has made immense contributions,” he added.
In addition to his success in the hospitality industry, Sanger was highly regarded for his compassionate work. He served as the Chair of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London for several years, retiring from the post just over two years ago.
He often expressed that his involvement with the Bhavan, a cultural institution that celebrates Indian heritage, was the greatest honour of his life.
Sanger’s contributions to both business and the community earned him numerous honours over the years and he remained a respected figure among the Indian diaspora in the UK.
He is survived by his wife, Sunita, son Girish and daughter Reema.
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