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Range of offers from Browns Deals
(From L-R): Dulana Warnasooriya, Brand Manager-Electronics, Browns; Kumara Kulendra, Branch Manager – MBC, Integrated Solutions Division, Browns, Sanakan Thamotharampillai, Group Chief Operating Officer/Group Chief Finance Officer, Browns; Mangala Wijesinghe, Cluster Chief Operating Officer –Pharmaceuticals/ Consumer & Integrated Engineering Solutions, Browns; Hasala Thilakaratne, Head-Consumer & Digital Business, LOLC Finance; Senal Tharanga, Senior Manager- Business Development (Credit Cards), LOLC Finance & Sanjeewa Wickremasinghe, Assistant General Manager – Integrated Engineering Solutions, Browns
Browns Deals, the consumer products arm of the prestigious Browns Group, announced the launch of a plethora of offers for the festive season, including special discounts up to 50% on a wide range of consumer electronics, household appliances, personal care items and many more.
Browns Deals markets a host of world-renowned brands such as Sharp, LG, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Philips, JVC, Panasonic, Flamingo & Sanford. The products can either be purchased online—www.brownsdeals.com—or from Browns Centre located at No.481, T.B. Jayah Mawatha (Darley Rd.), Colombo 10. Customers who purchase Sanford products valued over Rs. 3,500 will get a coupon to take part in the ‘Sanford Scratch & Win Competition’ and win exciting prizes from Sanford.
A wonderful array of additional discounts is also available for purchases made through LOLC, Commercial, NTB, AMEX, Sampath, & HNB credit cards. With zero interest easy payment schemes, Browns Deals has added a new level of convenience and affordability to purchasing electronic items and home appliances. Based on a new agreement signed with LOLC, the LOLC credit cardholders can enjoy exclusive discounts and zero interest installment schemes up to 24 months. The LOLC credit card promotion is valid until the 31st of January 2020.
Furthermore, Browns Deals has partnered up with several leading e-commerce sites such as daraz.lk. kapruka.com, wasi.lk and takas.lk to reach a wider market. Moreover, customers can find the Brown & Company PLC flagship store on Daraz and browse through an extensive collection of products. Proving its excellence on the platform, the Brown & Company PLC flagship store was crowned ‘Tier One Campaign Brand of the Year’ at the Daraz Seller Summit 2020 and won the award for ‘Best Collaborative Brand Award’ in 2019. Just one quick visit to Daraz or any of the aforementioned e-commerce platforms gives access to dozens of amazing deals to its users. These offers provided will help consumers in making staggering savings each time they purchase online.
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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