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Exclusive Avurudu offers this season with SampathCards
Discounts up to 60% on Credit Cards & Debit Cards for Sampath Cardholders during this auspicious season
Celebrating the much loved and appreciated Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sampath Bank’s Credit and Debit card deals for 2022 offer a variety of discounts and savings to customers for the dawn of the new year.
Bearing in mind the health and safety guidelines with the ongoing pandemic situation, discounts and offers of up to 60% can be obtained both in stores and online on great deals during the months of March and April.
Ranging from fashion, online shopping, healthcare & education, electronics & furniture, jewellery, dining, groceries, as well as multiple everyday essentials are some of the various categories customers have access to, as the Bank provides these benefits as a means of thanking and valuing cardholders for their contribution.
“Avurudu celebrations is one of the most significant festivals to the people of the Island and symbolises prosperity, happiness and a good fortune. We at Sampath Bank aspire to bring out the true meaning of this significant festival, by rewarding both our credit and debit cardholders with absolute benefits and resources this season, as we continue to extend our support and commitment to our customers” said Darshin Pathinayake, Assistant General Manager – Card Centre, Sampath Bank. “We thank all our customers for choosing SampathCards as we invite them to avail themselves and their loved ones of the discounts and offers during the dawn of the new year”
Cardholders can obtain discounts of up to 35% being offered by SampathCards at several fashion and retail brands including House of Fashions, Spring & Summer, Cool Planet, Kelly Felder, Fashion Bug, Hameedia, Crocodile, Uptown Kandy, Diliganz, CIB, Beverly Street, The Factory Outlet, Dilly & Carlo, Arienti, Mimosa and many more.
Footwear discounts ranging from 15% to 25% are also available at stores such as DSI, Bata, Genelle, Helanka and Eyewear discounts up to 30% are avaialable at George Goonerathne, Techno Vision, Wickramarachchi Opticians, Eagle Vision, Eric Rajapaksha, Albert Edirisinghe and so on.
Not only do adults have the privilege for these discounts but kids and babies too can look good with discounts up to 20% at stores namely Arista, Velona, Baby Bear, The Kidswarehouse and Baby Mart
Jewellery to mark this special occasion can be purchased for cardholders and their loved ones with up to 60% off at major stores such as Raddella Jewellers, Tiesh, Vogue Jewellers, Aminra Jewellers, Mallika Hemachandra Jewellers, Raja Jewellers and several other leading stores.
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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