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Blue Lanka Tours re-claims the World Travel Award as the Leading Tour Operator in Sri Lanka for 2022
Colombo, Sri Lanka:
As the world’s most reputed organisation for recommending and awarding bodies that are related to travel and hospitality, the World Travel Awards committee considers destinations for their high-quality service and awards them the World Travel Award as an inspiration to similar organizations. Every year World Travel Awards are held regionally in different parts of the globe to award destinations that are deemed globally recognised for their impeccable service. Blue Lanka Tours has had the privilege of receiving the World Travel Award in 2020 and 2022 as Sri Lanka’s leading Tour Operator.
Since 2019, the tourism sector in Sri Lanka has been through a trying time due to the adversities Sri Lanka faced. Albeit desperate hope, with 2022 dawned the severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Blue Lanka Tours, amidst all these challenges, strived to offer the best customer service and make the Sri Lankan holiday of their clients a dream come true. It was the hard work, perseverance and absolute determination of humble travel professionals who earned these major achievements. Blue Lanka Tours wishes to express their gratitude to their loyal clients who trusted the organisation during the challenging times.
The commitment of the Blue Lanka Tours team also led to the achievement of TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award for 2022, with an impeccable record of 1900 reviews on TripAdvisor and a consistent rating of being #1 Tour Operator for over a decade on the same platform. Blue Lanka Tours continue to reach new heights with their incredible service surpassing other tour operators in Sri Lanka.
Dinesh Perera, CEO of Blue Lanka Tours gratefully expressed that it is an honour and a humbling experience to win the World Travel Awards yet again. He further stated, “Blue Lanka Tours as a team has received multiple world-renowned tourism accolades over the last decade or so, and I must say it’s a reflection of the team’s persistent and rigorous effort to give customer service while producing the wow factor from top to bottom.”
“I would like to thank the entire World Travel Awards team and the panel members for recognizing Blue Lanka Tours’ hard work over the past year and honouring us with this wonderful accolade. When it comes to offering our services to tourists, the culture that we have developed inside the team and across the stakeholders is extremely valued, and that is the secret behind Blue Lanka Tours to win globally with many recognitions and awards. I would like to thank my entire staff as well as all stakeholders for their assistance in maintaining our reputation as one of the greatest travel and tourism customer care businesses in Sri Lanka”
With a persistent “can do” and “never give up” attitude, Blue Lanka Tours has been successful in achieving great heights. With the recognition gained through the award, Blue Lanka Tours is committed to upscale their services and provide the best comforts to their clients to feel as if they are home away from home.
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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