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Hayleys Plantations’ TTEL and KVPL ranked among LMD Top 50 Most Awarded Hall of Fame
Consolidating their place among the top corporates in Sri Lanka, Talawakelle Tea Estates (TTEL) and Kelani Valley Plantations (KVPL), subsidiaries of the leading tea and rubber producer Hayleys Plantations, secured rankings on the LMD Top 50 Most Awarded Companies 2019/20 Hall of Fame.
Talawakelle Tea Estates ranked fourth, and Kelani Valley Plantations ranked 46th in the inaugural LMD edition which pays homage to the most awarded companies in Sri Lanka. Ranking the most respected corporates for their outstanding achievements locally and internationally, the Hall of Fame represents the Top 50 most awarded organisations of the 204 entities ranked by LMD from January 2019 to September 2020. Notably, the two RPC’s are the only agri-based companies to be included in the LMD Top 50 Most Awarded companies.
“From our fields to our factories and offices, Hayleys Plantations is aligned to a singular vision, of pioneering the future of plantations in Sri Lanka. The fact that both TTEL and KVPL have secured a great place of pride among the Top 50 most awarded companies, while being the only agri-based companies within best 50 in Sri Lanka is a tremendous achievement, especially for our industry. This victory also demonstrates our belief that this industry still has immense untapped potential. Moving forward, we will continue to raise the standard for excellence, not just in our industry, but for the entire corporate sector,” Hayleys Plantations Managing Director, Dr. Roshan Rajadurai said.
Over the past year, Hayleys Plantations has continuously won several prestigious accolades, including bringing home the biggest haul of awards at the Social Dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Awards organised by the Department of Labour, bagging an impressive 4 Gold Awards, 4 Silver Awards and 4 Bronze Awards. KVPL was especially honoured with a Gold Award in the Small Scale Category- Service Sector, an impressive feat as it was the first time the Award was presented to a plantation company.
TTEL further consolidated its reputation locally, when it became the first plantation company to win the Gold Award for Overall Excellence at the National Business Excellence Awards in 2018, an honour typically reserved for Sri Lanka’s largest blue-chip companies. The achievement set a trend which was followed by sister company KVPL winning the very same prestigious title in 2019.
Both plantations companies were also recognised internationally as Country Winners at the prestigious Hallbars Sustainability Report Awards 2020. KVPL’s Annual Report for 2017/2018, ‘Growth Beyond Measure’, was recognised as the Best in the World in the Tea category. Similarly, TTEL was presented with two Silver Awards at the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA) 2019.
Additionally, Hayleys Plantations was the Gold Award Winner of the National HR Excellence Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Personal Management, in 2016, and once again in 2018 and 2019 in recognition of its revolutionary HR practices and policies which have broken traditional boundaries and industry norms. The Hayleys Plantations Sector is also the first ever plantations company to win the Asia- Pacific HR Excellence Awards in 2017 and 2018.
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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