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Dettol selected as official hygiene partner for LPLT20 2021/22
Sri Lanka Cricket has chosen Dettol to be the official hygiene partner for the 2021/22 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPLT20) Twenty20 tournament. The annual league was inaugurated in 2018 and the inaugural edition was played in 2020 and won by the Jaffna Stallions team. A global leader in antiseptics and disinfectants, Dettol is a brand of the globally renowned consumer goods conglomerate Reckitt. Dettol has an extensive portfolio of products including soap, handwash, sanitizers, surface cleaners and other personal and homecare products.
This partnership will help bring all sports fans across the country together in a safe and hygienic environment. Dettol is well reputed among the people of the country and is known as a brand which offers all-round care and protection. This partnership emphasizes the need to strictly adhere to the health guidelines during the ongoing second edition of the LPL in order to ensure it is successful.
Shaminda Perera, Head of Marketing – Reckitt Benckiser Lanka Limited shared his thoughts on this “This is truly a momentous occasion for us, to have been chosen as the official hygiene partner for the LPLT20 tournament. As the number one antiseptic brand, we look forward to extending our full support to future sports events as well.”
One of the key determining factors of the success of LPL is the enjoyment of the spectators and the players. This partnership will ensure that all the fans and the players alike will be able to do so in a safe and hygienic manner.
Cricket has long been one of Sri Lanka’s favourite pastimes, and given the current pandemic conditions, ensuring the safety of the players, officials and spectators alike is of paramount importance. For this reason, the tournament and all ground activities related to it, will be conducted under strict health and safety guidelines and protocols.
The organisers of LPL have put together an elite medical team to oversee the safety of everyone involved. In order to carry out this task successfully, the medical team needs the best possible backing, and Dettol is the most trusted brand when it comes to ensuring peoples’ safety.
Chathurika Fonseka, Product Group Manager, Hygiene Category – Reckitt Benckiser Lanka Limited said “We are beyond grateful to the SLC and LPLT20 officials for choosing us as the official hygiene partner for the ongoing LPLT20 tournament. We have placed over 20 handwashing stations for spectators at all entrances of the pavilions, we have also placed disinfection units containing both personal disinfection as well as surface disinfection products for use at strategic locations such as; the players’ lounge, dugouts, commentary box as well as selected public viewing areas. In addition, Dettol has supplied all umpires with personal wipes and personal sanitizers throughout the tournament.”
The selection of Dettol as the official hygiene partner for the LPLT20 tournament adds a certain reassurance as its product range is very well known and is widely regarded as a leader in the hygiene category both locally and globally.
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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