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Jetwing Hotels and BookingWhizz partners to launch best practices in digital marketing
BookingWhizz, a global technology provider in CRM, digital marketing, sales and guest management for the leisure industry has collaborated with Jetwing Hotels to bring seamless digital experiences to its guests, partners, and stakeholders.
Headquartered in the UK with a footprint in Colombo, BookingWhizz offers total solutions that will boost revenue and enhance operational efficiency and ROI long term. With this state-of-the-art solution, hoteliers can take control over the booking process and turn their websites into a powerful sales tool, helping owners of any scale to increase inbound traffic and ultimately enhance foreign exchange earnings in the island. With extensive management experience, skills in the hospitality industry and a robust after-sales team, the company sets to bring the best in digital marketing capabilities to Sri Lanka.
Jetwing, a specialist in travel, tourism, and hospitality for close to 50 years manages properties around the island catering to travelers within and outside Sri Lanka. The group is dedicated to help guests’ ease of booking and investing in BookingWhizz’s user-friendly and powerful technology will facilitate this. The CRM solutions offered by BookingWhizzwill help to retain clients by harnessing data collected through profile management and providing hoteliers user friendly dashboard for metrics. Using the CRM data will assist personalization of client profile and target promotions better, converting first time guests to lifelong customers.
“Our flexible packages can be tailored to customer needs as we understand that every hotel is different and unique. With an increased booking pace with our powerful technology, we can support the economy with foreign exchange and help the industry bounce back faster” said Sutheash Balasubramaniam, Chairman at BookingWhizz Colombo. The company’s growing base of loyal and satisfied customers is a testament to its work in the industry. Offering impartial and up-to-date advice with the clients’ best interests at heart, continuously researching future trends, innovating on solutions is the company’s forte.
“We look forward to working together with BookingWhizz to provide an enhanced digital experience to all our guests. From Jetwing’s inception, we have always aspired to provide a legendary service, and this is another key area that we have been working on for a few years” said HiranCooray, Chairman of Jetwing Symphony PLC.
The partnership sets to provide leadership in digital marketing and to lead the industry with evolving standards of excellence. To explore the services of BookingWhizz, please call 0773 713 731 or 0768 014 959.
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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