Sunil Tolani

Sunil “Sunny” Tolani is the founder and CEO of Prince Organization, a well-known name in the hospitality industry, established in August 2007. His first-ever venture came in the form of a Holiday Inn Express. Since then, the brand has evolved into a massive hotel with over thousands of rooms acquired in just a span of thirteen years.
Tolani is also a Social Entrepreneur at Kingdom Holdings. He is regarded for his work with women’s domestic violence welfare, workplace sexual harassment and sex trafficking advocate and wage equality for women, emphasizing people over profits.
Tolani possesses all the four assets of the “Paragon of grit” and is said to be the CEO of America’s most honored business. 
==Early life and education==
Tolani was born on March 26, 1968 in Mumbai, India. He completed his schooling at St. Annes, Pali Hill, Bandra. He did his college from MMK College of Commerce and Economics and Jai Hind College, both based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
==Career==
Tolani is an Orange County resident and social entrepreneur who is publicly admired for his second chance giving, women’s equal right to pay, and prevention of women’s sexual and domestic violence. He is also a human rights activist and a philanthropist. His network of American Lodging association’s advocacy groups scored some early victories in the White House administration, pushing its priorities to the top of the White House agenda.
 
As the head of the Prince Organization, Tolani supported ECPAT-USA’s mission to protect children from sexual exploitation and raise awareness about trafficking by committing to implementing policies that condemn such atrocious acts.
 
Prince Hotels is the first hotel organization that applied for a change of corporate structure in CA from a “Profit Corporation” to a “Benefit Corporation,” focusing on its mission for social responsibilities. The organization works with top hotel brands like IHG, Hilton, and Marriott, winning numerous awards from these top hotel brands of the world.
==Personal life==
Tolani is married to Neelam Tolani. The couple has two sons, Krish Tolani (15) and Aryan Tolani (14). He is fluent in English, Spanish, Hindi, Sindhi and Urdu. Tolani is also a super car racer who seeks spiritual guidance from the Dalai Lama.
==Awards and recognition==
* Indian Community of Southern California Businessman of the year award
* Philanthropy and Outstanding Humanitarian Award, 2015
* TripAdvisor Award of Excellence
* Elite Distinguished Executive Designation from the Expert Network
* The Social Entrepreneur of the year 2012
* South Asian Entrepreneur of the year 2012
* Orange County Business CEO of the year 2012
* Fastest-Growing Private Company Orange County 2012
* Lions Club-Rotary Club Excellence Honors 2013
* Top Minority Owned Company-Orange County 2014
* Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) 2017
* Bharat Gaurav (India Pride) 2017
* Hindu Man of the year Award 2017
* Father of the Community (Community Pride) 2017
* Prince Organization – America's Most Honored Business 2016
* Booking.com Excellence Award 2016
* Holiday Spirit Award in Orange County
* AAHOA Humanitarian honor 2018
* Nelson Mandela leadership 2018
* CA LODG Excellence in Lodging and Hospitality 2018
* Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
* Who’s Who in the World 2019
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Category:1968 births
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Category:People from Mumbai
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