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Dialog Axiata awarded Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand by Brand Finance for 3rd consecutive year
Dialog Axiata PLC had the distinction of being awarded the title ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand’ for the third consecutive year by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, at the 18th edition of its annual review. With a brand value of Rs. 53.9Bn, Dialog also retained its brand rating of AAA for the seventh consecutive year and the title of ‘Most Valuable Telecommunications Brand’ for the 14th consecutive year, reaffirming the brand’s ethos of empowering and enriching Sri Lankan lives and enterprises. Furthermore, reflecting the profound impression that the Dialog brand has made in the hearts and minds of Sri Lankans, Dialog was recognised as the ‘Most Loved Telecommunication Brand’.
At the heart of Dialog’s brand strength is its unwavering commitment and passion in empowering and enriching Sri Lankan lives and enterprises over the past 25 years, using its scale and brand voice to raise the bar and deliver solutions that create lasting positive change in our communities. These accolades reflect the trust and confidence placed in the brand by over 16 million Sri Lankans and the values that it represents.
Commenting, Supun Weerasinghe, Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are honoured to be awarded the highly coveted title of ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand’ for the 3rd year running and the ‘Most Valuable Telecommunications Brand’ for the 14th consecutive year. As we celebrate 25 years of envisioning the future, we are grateful to our customers, who are our greatest strength and inspiration. These recognitions are a testament to the ongoing confidence our customers have placed in us and is a reflection of their experience with us as their trusted digital companion. The strength of our brand stems from our passion to deliver ‘Service from the Heart’ and our commitment to creating ‘The Future. Today’. We will continue to develop solutions with a social purpose and invest in the right resources during this new normal to empower Sri Lanka’s transformation into a digital nation”.
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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