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Fairfirst Insurance: Only insurer to be awarded at SLIM DIGIS 2.1 for Digitally Marketing Innovation
Fairfirst Insurance, a young digital disruptor, emerged as the ‘Best Digital Marketing Innovation Brand of the Year’ and the finalist in ‘Best Use of Technology in Marketing’ across all sectors at the SLIM Digis 2.1, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
Fairfirst Insurance has demonstrated a consistent drive towards innovation – be it through their technology or even communications. Being a people’s business, the company has approached the ‘new normal’ by viewing the world through the eyes of the people they work with and innovating for their realities.
Doing things the ‘FairfirstWay’ has enabled Fairfirst to be a future-ready brand in a pandemic landscape that will continue to encourage innovation in the digital sphere. Their approach to being digitally relevant is offered via 100% contactless platforms, end-to-end online purchasing, subscription-based insurance, WhatsApp-based insurance, and the Sales Tool Kits which allowed agents to directly connect to the marketing department’s communications library and allowed them to customise content accordingly. Through these design-thinking lead innovations, Fairfirst transformed the value for customers, creating an ecosystem of effective communications ensuring positive news and a verified source for the community, re-defining user journeys to offer world-class customer experience that made life enjoyable to their customers, employees, stakeholders, and society at large.
The acceleration of innovative digitisation continues for Fairfirst, as they create digitally enhanced offerings for individuals, businesses, and the community. Sasith Bambaradeniya, Fairfirst Insurance Chief Marketing Officer, stated, “Embracing a contactless world helps businesses have that digital edge to stay afloat during the pandemic. The key is to continue experimenting and innovating with digital solutions front and center. With the right approach, businesses can come out of the challenge stronger, more agile, and more customer-centric than before. Winning the ‘Best Digital Marketing Innovation Brand of the Year’ is a true testament of that and we hope to continue developing it further to offer a truly personalised and engaging experience with our customers.”
The Sri Lankan digital industry continues to add value to many brands. The SLIM Digis competition is judged under international standards by the industry’s most respected business, marketing, and digital marketing professionals, and aims to celebrate outstanding work and talent within the digital sphere. In terms of digital standards, Fairfirst Insurance has secured a strong foothold in the market while leading digital disruption in the industry.
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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