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Dialog holds exclusive event line-up for Club Vision members and customers
As part of its ongoing efforts to deliver exceptional experiences to its valued Club Vision members and customers, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, hosted a series of exclusive virtual events.
Kicking off the event line-up was a webinar on ‘Automation in the Banking & Finance Sector’ which was conducted in partnership with Dialog Club Vision and SLASSCOM. Riveting case studies based on Robotic Process Automation in the banking industry were reviewed and presented by Dilini De Alwis of JKIT, Sanjaya Dayananda of Millenium IT and Dhanusha Muthukumarana of Potenza. Dialog Club Vision Platinum and Gold members and their families were provided free registration and admission to the event.
Dialog also invited Club Vision Red members to take part in an exclusive LIVE online gaming tournament – the ‘COD Mobile Solo Challenge’. This tournament, held in collaboration with Dialog Gaming, was concluded with winners walking away with attractive prizes.
The next event in the line-up was the ‘TechKids Summer App Hackathon’, in collaboration with SLASSCOM which saw an online workshop spanning six sessions guiding children between the ages of 10-16 through ideation, coding and mobile application development. The winners received scholarships to take part in the TechKids coding programme. The ‘Kids Can Code 2021’ was another webinar carried out in collaboration with SLASSCOM, exclusively for Dialog customers’ children on the basics of coding that provided an interactive and immersive virtual learning experience for children aged 12-16 years. Children from across the districts of Ratnapura, Kegalle, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Hambantota, Nuwaraeliya, Matale, Ampara and Monaragala actively participated in the event. Dialog, with a vision of encouraging and nurturing an inquisitive, tech-savvy and future-ready generation was proud to be the corporate sponsor of all these events.
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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