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Dialog Axiata ranked Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand by Brand Finance for the 4th consecutive year
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, has had the distinction of being accorded the title, ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand’ for the fourth consecutive year by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, at the 19th edition of its annual review. With a brand value of Rs. 54.0 Billion, Dialog also retained its brand rating of AAA for the third consecutive year, as well as the title of ‘Most Valuable Telecommunications Brand’ for the 15th consecutive year reaffirming the brand’s ethos of empowering and enriching Sri Lankan lives and enterprises.
Dialog has continued to make strides in propelling Sri Lanka into a digital nation via the creation of sustainable digital ecosystems that are accessible, affordable and inclusive, and benefit customers, businesses and communities alike. These accolades reflect the sentiments of trust and confidence placed in the brand by over 17 million Sri Lankans that resonate with the company’s values of ‘Service from the Heart’ in its unwavering commitment to deliver ‘The Future. Today’. Furthermore, reflecting the profound impression that the Dialog brand has made in the hearts and minds of Sri Lankans, Dialog was recognised as the ‘Most Loved Telecommunications Brand’ for the 6th consecutive year.
These achievements also recognise Dialog’s continued efforts in supporting multiple facets of communities during the pandemic including the advancement of country’s healthcare sector via critical care infrastructure enhancement initiatives, providing communication facilities for healthcare workers, and empowering the National 1390 COVID-19 Integrated Home-based Care Solution. Furthermore, the Company also facilitated students across the island with the expansion of Nenasa TV – the largest free digital education platform, provided data scholarships to 100,000 schoolchildren in need and extended free connectivity facilities to all the Child Development Centres in the country, as well as numerous relief programmes for communities adversely affected by the pandemic and natural disasters. Furthermore, in a mission to fight food insecurity caused by the economic crisis among the vulnerable communities across Sri Lanka, the ‘Manudam Mehewara’ multi-corporation humanitarian alliance was initiated by Dialog Axiata PLC in April 2022.
This programme is carried out with several like-minded partners namely MAS Holdings, Hemas Holdings PLC, CBL Group, Citi, Sunshine Holdings PLC, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, along with PwC Sri Lanka and aims to assist over 200,000 families in-need.
Commenting, Supun Weerasinghe, Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are honoured to be ranked as ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand’ for the 4th year running, the ‘Most Valuable Telecommunications Brand’ for the 15th consecutive year and ‘Most Loved Telecommunications Brand’ for the 6th consecutive year.”
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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