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Cool Planet celebrates festive season with the launch of Katubedda outlet
Cool Planet, Sri Lanka’s premier retail destination, proudly announces the triumphant grand opening of its 10th outlet in Katubedda, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to delivering unparalleled shopping experiences. This achievement underscores the brand’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base, particularly during the festive season.
The Katubedda outlet joins the recently unveiled all-new Nugegoda store and the Havelock City Mall location, is a testament to Cool Planet’s strategic vision of becoming a comprehensive retail destination for families across Sri Lanka. Managing Director, Nazmi Nassre, expressed his thoughts about the milestone event, stating, “The opening of our 10th outlet in Katubedda signifies Cool Planet’s unwavering dedication to providing quality products and exceptional service to our valued customers.”
Rizwi Thaha, Chief Executive Officer, echoed his sentiment, emphasizing, “Our strategic expansion across Katubedda and other locations reflects our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers. Cool Planet envisions being a one-stop shop for families, and our 10 outlets bring us closer to that goal. Underpinning this expansion is our relentless focus on service quality and product standards”
The Katubedda outlet caters to a wide range of customer preferences, featuring an extensive clothing collection for Men, Ladies and Kids. Cool Planet takes pride in offering a diverse range of lifestyle products as well, including toys, cosmetics, shoes, handbags, fashion accessories, watches, and travel essentials. Popular in-house labels include King Street, Gen-Z, Hustle, MUN for men, Modano, Hada, Envouge, Andriana & Curvy for women, Miss Modano, Tween and OZONE for kids, and Moonstone for fashion accessories.
Cool Planet invites customers to visit the new Katubedda outlet, explore the vast selection of products, and take advantage of exclusive discounts for a memorable shopping experience. As one of the most popular retail department chain stores in Sri Lanka for children and adults alike, Cool Planet commenced operations in 2006 with its first clothing and fashion store in Pelawatte. Today it has Nine other branches in Pelawatte, Maharagama, Wattala, Kandy, Nugegoda, Colombo 05 (Isipathana Mawatha), Malabe, One Galle Face, and Havelock City Mall. Over the years, the retailer has positioned itself as a one-stop shop, with quality, variety, and convenience guaranteed for shoppers. Cool Planet looks forward to continuing its mission in the lives of Sri Lankan families.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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