Business
Kantar Lighthouse unveils a Geo-Demographic targeting tool for enhanced business performance
Kantar Sri Lanka – the local arm of Kantar Global – world’s leading analytics and insights company, recently hosted – ‘Kantar Lighthouse’ at Taj Samudra Colombo, welcoming over 200 of its clients and partners sharing invaluable insights on current consumer trends and inventive research solutions. The highlight of the night was the launch of Kantar’s innovative, breakthrough product – Kantar Geo-Demographics, which will revolutionize the landscape of big data, consumer trends and market insights for Sri Lanka-focused brands. The product is expected to meet the growing demands of industry leaders, particularly with digitalization and the push for tech-driven insights and audience mapping. The launch unveiled the product with practical demonstrations on how to utilize the Geo-Mapping technology to identify potential demographic hotspots.
Addressing a packed audience of industry leaders, Head of Kantar Sri Lanka – Himalee Madurasinghe, emphasized the need to explore innovative solutions through creative thinking to face the multiple challenges the businesses are facing today. She said, “In times of change, we may have to re-validate our brand’s purpose and its reason for existence, making it sharper, compelling, and more relevant to the current environment. Our strategies must be designed to cope with the realities of our time and make a better tomorrow for people. We are pleased to unveil some potential tools that will help connect with consumers at the deepest level possible and thereby enhance the effectiveness of the business strategies of our clients.”
Addressing the audience, Executive Managing Director, Insights Division, South Asia – Deepender Rana, stated: “As we continue to navigate an unpredictable landscape, it is essential to have a clear understanding of shifts in consumer behaviour. The explosion of media options has presented a challenge for marketers to remain creative and stay ahead of the curve. The consumer journey has evolved now and is dynamic and nonlinear, requiring a proactive approach to marketing strategies. Several tools that Kantar offers enable the marketer to make informed decisions”. Rana stressed that the use of digital analytics to navigate the digital ecosystem with the objective of unlocking growth is imperative.
The consumption trends during challenging times, based on the Consumer Wallet 2022, Kantar Consumer Panel and Modern Trade Panel highlighted the dilemma of the consumer trying to cope with the ever-increasing costs of all expenses, with a fixed income followed by an interesting presentation bringing to life the known and the unknown of the SEC profiles that a marketer uses for strategy. With the ever-changing environment, the blurring of what is known, and the emergence of the unknown was shared. The importance of closely monitoring the equity of a brand, to ensure that it stays relevant to the consumer and how outstanding, compelling creatives help to enhance the equity and improve volumes was showcased at the conference. Audiences also gained insights into the use of neuroscience to support the testing of the effectiveness of creatives.
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.
Business
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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