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Litro Gas chairman awarded ‘ceo of the Year’
Sri Lanka’s national provider of LPG, Litro Gas Lanka Limited was showcased on the international stage when its chairman and CEO, Anil Koswatte was awarded the ‘CEO of the Year’ at the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards 2020 hosted by the World HRD Congress.
For the 15th consecutive year, The Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards has recognized and feted industry leaders for their exceptional leadership in empowering key stakeholders of their respective companies and the community.
One of the biggest HR award ceremonies in the world acknowledging dynamic business leaders across diverse sectors, the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards were made on criteria set out by HR professionals and evaluated on core specialties and strengths within the HR sphere.
The award Ceremony was held virtually on November 24, due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Commenting on the Award, chairman and CEO of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Anil Koswatte states that this award echoes the commitment and dedication of the management and employees at Litro Gas Lanka Limited, whose contribution towards the company’s success, made it all possible.
“The Litro Gas Lanka team is powered by the support of our customers who make everything a possibility for us, our channel partners and our key stakeholders. As a customer centric company, our focus is enhancing and improving the level of service and the product portfolio we deliver to our customers, thereby strengthening our core competencies as the industry leader.”
He further added that the company takes pride in being aligned with the government’s National Policy Framework, ‘Vistas of Prosperity & Splendour’ (Saubhagyaye Dakma) in providing economic benefits to the people.
Several other key awards under various categories and segments were presented to leading Sri Lankan companies and their personnel, highlighting the impact made by Sri Lankan HR professionals in their respective industries.
As the island’s leading provider of LPG, Litro Gas has consistently undertaken a national enterprise of keeping over 04 million Sri Lankan homes supplied with cooking energy, while ensuring the supply of LPG to industrial operations and business entities across various sectors.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the Company contribute tremendously towards the economic upliftment of the people by mitigating rising global prices of LPG and maintaining lower prices for consumers thereby passing on a great economic benefit.
The combined efforts of the Litro Gas team and their exceptional dedication during the COVID-19 lockdown was globally recognized with the Argus/WLPGA Award for COVID-19 Resilience presented at the prestigious LPG industry Awards held recently.
The Company operates a wide reach of over 13,000 points-of-sale, 1,500 home delivery hubs and a network of 37 distributors, Litro Gas maintains a dynamic presence that combines with a seamless service of supply throughout the island.
In addition, the Company’s state of the art storage and filling facility at Kerawalapitiya is recognized as one of Asia’s largest filling plants. Litro Gas operates a cylinder refurbishment, cylinder requalification and bulk customer LPG delivery hub in Mabima, Sapugaskanda. The Company also manages a storage facility in Hambantota, giving it an edge in managing an efficient system of LPG delivery across the country.
With a market share of 76% , the Company generates a turnover of Rs 45 billion and operates in a unique position as a State Owned Enterprise enriched with a multinational heritage.
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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