Dominic Joseph, the founder chairman of CGH-Earth Group (Casino Hotel Group) died yesterday at
I have known Dominic Joseph (Thommikunju) from my childhood. He belonged to the ancient and aristocratic Kuruvinakunnel family, near Palai, Kottayam District.
Thommikunju was a visionary. His mind wandered beyond the world of planting in which his family is prominent. He shifted to
Under his stewardship and with the input by his brilliant sons, Casino (renamed CGH-Earth Group) grew into one of the finest hotel chains in
Casino and Malabar Hotel were my favorite places at one time. I also recall staying at the Group’s Anjali Hotel, Kottayam for about a month in 1973 with my team to write the Market Report on automobile tires for Apollo Tyres when it was promoted by Mathew Marattukalam.
Thommikunju was the pioneer of hospitality and tourism industry in Kerala. He won several awards including Hall of Fame by Indian Association of Tour Operators.
What I remember most about the man is his humility, and that ever present smile which had sincerity written all over it. May the souls of Thommikunju and Thankamma rest in peace.
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7 comments:
once mr.dominic happened to visit the school for mentally challenged we run in kochi
shilpasociety.org
along with his friend who incidentally had his grandchild studying here ,he was in his eighties i think ,very concerned and intrested about everyhting ,he also gave his contribution .may his soul rest in peace
Will say a prayer for his soul. I really enjoyed the articles. I've just got my internet installed and working, and so can now read the articles on a regular basis. :)
Happy Independence day!!
Your comment illustrates what kind of man Mr. Dominic was.
I visited shilpasociety.org and was so touched reading it. I must visit the school for the mentally challenged that you are running at Cochin. Of the members of your society, I know Dr. Sujit Vasudevan. He was my mother's physician.
I am planning to get in touch with you by email.
Thanks for the comment, Teresa. Dominic Joseph was such a fine person.
Look forward to more comments from you.
Happy Independence Day.
Hi Abraham sir this is DOMINIC JOSEPH from bangalore. l am basically from poonjar palai. it is a pleasure to hear that there was a successful personality who had my name. and your words are such and inspiring one that l went on reading. if gets some free time call me so that we may establish some good relationship. 09739206682
Thank you Dominic Joseph.
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