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Ideal Motors to host ‘Mahindra Care Fest’ service campaign on 24-25 January at Central Workshop Ratmalana
Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd, the sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka for premier vehicle brand Mahindra & Mahindra, is once again hosting its unique ‘Mahindra Care Fest’ service campaign for all Mahindra customers.
This year’s ‘Mahindra Care Fest’ is being organised from the 24th to 25th January at the Mahindra Central Workshop in Ratmalana.
The mega ‘Mahindra Care Fest’ service campaign is an annual programme held across the world for existing Mahindra customers and a much-looked-forward to and talked about calendar event. To mark this year’s celebration in Sri Lanka, Ideal Motors have decided to conduct the campaign under several phases.
Ideal Motors prime aim is to safeguard its customers and ensure they receive a superior service. Strengthening its relationship with customers and to increase customer satisfaction, specially trained technicians will inspect all the vehicle during these two days and Ideal Motors has also made necessary arrangements to offer free quality inspections as well as special discounts on services and repairs during the campaign period.
To-date, Ideal Motors have completed sales of over One lakh of Mahindra vehicle in Sri Lanka and through an unparalleled after-sales service network provides dedicated and state-of-the-art service and repair facilities to all customers.
To support a wider range of customers, Ideal First Choice (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of the Ideal Group, is also planning to hold a Mahindra Care Fest at its service and repair centers located islandwide.
These programmes are scheduled to be held in February at the Ideal First Choice Service Centers. Similar to the first phase taking place during 24-25 January at the main service center in Ratmalana, diagnostic, care, and maintenance services will also be offered to customers who visit the Ideal First Choice service centers islandwide during the February service campaign.
Going the extra mile, the Ideal First Choice Service Center in Anuradhapura has also made arrangements to host this event in March. The service camp will cater to all Mahindra heavy vehicle owners.
Having garnered an impressive reputation as the exclusive distributor for Mahindra motor vehicles and for superlative aftersales service, in 2019, Ideal Motors took great pride in inaugurating Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local automotive assembly plant for the Mahindra KUV100NXT, manufactured sourcing 30% local components.
In addition to the KUV 100 NXT petrol vehicle, the factory, a joint venture between M&M Ltd. and Ideal Group has also commenced assembling the KUV 100 NXT diesel vehicle and the Mahindra Bolero City Pick-Up, as a ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ vehicle, also with local value additions.
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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