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‘DFCC Bank launches a plethora of hospitality-related card offers to delight cardholders’
DFCC Bank has launched a wide range of hospitality-related credit card offers. The Bank has teamed up with leading hospitality chains to provide cardholders with an array of convenient and affordable choices around Sri Lanka and plenty of opportunities for memorable, fun-filled family holidays. Accordingly, DFCC Bank Credit Cardholders can enjoy up to 55% savings at more than 80 partner hotels across Sri Lanka’s diverse range of holiday destinations, giving them a range of hotels to choose from. On top of this, as is standard for DFCC Bank Cards, all Cardholders will also enjoy a 1% CashBack on every spend.
Discussing the new range of offers, Denver Lewis, Vice President/ Head of Cards Centre at DFCC Bank explained, “We’re pleased to be able to present a wide range of hotels for our cardholders to choose from and make memories with their families and loved ones, at an affordable price. The hospitality industry directly supports millions of people in Sri Lanka and indirectly even more, and these industries will play a key role in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. Thus, this is the time we can work to help sustain the industry while also empowering our cardholders to affordably enjoy the delights of the lifestyles they are accustomed to.”
DFCC Bank is committed to empowering people and businesses to overcome the present challenges. Inspired by its sustainability strategy, which calls for supporting local communities and businesses, DFCC Bank is using all the tools at its disposal to ensure that businesses and consumers can operate sustainably during the present crisis and be ready to reap the benefits once the economic recovery begins.
You can obtain a DFCC Card to take advantage of all these offers and more. To learn more about the gamut of hospitality offers at DFCC Bank or to apply for a Card, please visitwww.dfcc.lk/apply-for-a-credit-card-online/, or call the Bank’s 24/7 customer support hotline on 0112350000. Special terms and conditions apply to all offers under this programme.
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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