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Holiday experiences with NTB American Express this Avurudu Season
Nations Trust Bank American Express is extending its “Embrace Life’s Favourites #WithAmex” Avurudu campaign to offer its valued Cardmembers the opportunity to indulge in some of the most sought-after dining and holiday experiences across Sri Lanka this Avurudu season.
Whether it be a relaxed family brunch or a more formal night time outing, Nations Trust Bank American Express has ensured to tick all the boxes for their Cardmembers. With the dining benefits offered, you can travel through a multi-cuisine culinary journey with your friends and family; offers include 20% savings on the Sunday Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott – Colombo, 20% savings at Noodles, Cinnamon Grand, 10% savings at Kobe, Boardwalk and Bavarian Garden at the Waters Edge Hotel, 10% savings at Blue Lotus, Galadari from Tuesday to Sunday, 20% savings on the dinner buffet at Hilton Colombo Residencies and up to 15% savings at Chambers, Park Street Mews.
For family and friends who are planning a much-needed getaway during this Avurudu season, cardmembers can enjoy up to 45% savings at a range of Aitken Spence Hotels, including Heritance Ahungalla for a seaside escape, Heritance Kandalama to be one with the wild and Earl’s Regency to wind down amidst the lush green gardens. Celebrate and blossom this Avurudu with Aitken Spence Hotels. These offers are valid for bookings made from 1st April to 1st May, for stays between 2nd April and 8th May. Cardmembers can also enjoy up to 20% savings at a range of Oak Ray Hotels as well as a quick Colombo escape with staycation deals at Fairway Colombo and The Ocean Colombo.
Speaking on these offers, Niluka Gunatilake, Head of Cards, Nations Trust Bank, said, “We understand that Avurudu is a time when families and friends come together to celebrate and create memories. With our dining and hotel offers, we aim to provide our Cardmembers with the opportunity to savour their favourite dining experiences and explore the beauty of Sri Lanka, whether it be the beach, the wild or the hills. We invite all our Cardmembers to make the most of these exclusive offers and embrace life’s favourites with Nations Trust Bank American Express this Avurudu season.”
Offers from Nations Trust Bank American Express partner merchants will run until the 30th of April 2023. For the full list of partner offers, Cardmembers are encouraged to visit americanexpress.lk so that they will be able to Embrace Life’s Favourites with Nations Trust Bank American Express, this Avurudu season.
Nations Trust Bank PLC serves a diverse range of customers across Consumer, Commercial and Corporate segments through an island wide network of 96 branches. The bank is focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies, and pioneered FriMi, Sri Lanka’s leading digital banking experience. Nations Trust Bank PLC is an issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka with market leadership in the premium segments.
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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