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Indulge in a month of wellness
Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo
Did you know your emotional wellbeing has powerful effects on your overall health? Mental and emotional stress can translate into negative physical reactions, a weakened immune system, and poor health. ‘Emotional wellness’ refers to our ability to process feelings in a healthy, positive way and manage the stress of every day life. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed try a soothing activity like meditation or yoga to slow down and clear your mind.
In keeping with the wellness month in June, Spa Ceylon has partnered with Shangri-La hotel and made serious of soothing activities that work for you, and most of all, breathe!
by Zanita Careem
Founded in May 2009 by Shiwantha Dias and Shalin Balasuriya, ‘Spa Ceylon’ has fast become a dynamic force in the global luxury wellness sector and has taken its luxury Ayurveda brand to the world, with a global presence of more than 70 branded stores and spas situated in Ginza Tokyo, Japan; Melbourne, Australia; Singapore; Seoul and Ulsan in Korea; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Istanbul, Turkey; Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad in India; Karachi, Pakistan, the Maldive Islands, Cypress and also in many parts in Sri Lanka. Spa Ceylon also operates in Kiev Ukraine and USA.
These events organised by Spa Ceylon and Shangri- La centered on ’Wellness Month’. will take place throughout the month of June and will feature a range of wellness events scheduled around various landmark days including Global Wellness Day, International Yoga Day and so on.
To kick off the collaboration, Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo held a press conference recently in anticipation of the aforementioned events for which fitness and wellness personalities, members of the business community and clients of Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo, are expected to attend. Shalin Balasuriya, the Director of Marketing & Co-Founder of Spa Ceylon, and Herve Duboscq, the General Manager of Shangri-La Colombo, addressed the media during the press conference.
Wellness Month aligns with the idea of checking in on one’s well-being during the midpoint of the year. Ahead of the press conference, Shalin Balasuriya, Director of Marketing and Co-Founder of Spa Ceylon stated, “We believe that wellness is not a pursuit, but a way of life”. He further explained, “being immersed in Ayurveda, which is the science of life and the need for balance both internally and externally, for us as individuals, communities and nations is more important today than ever before. We believe that bringing attention to it through our wellness initiatives is a part of our responsibility as a global Ayurveda brand.”
He said ” living is well manifests in various aspects such as diet, sleep, and exercise. Spa Ceylon and Shangri-La Colombo will offer an array of exclusive wellness activities and experiences. These include guided yoga and meditation sessions, as well as workshops dedicated to enhancing sleep quality and deep relaxation.
“Shangri-La Colombo draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La – a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. At Shangri-La we host our guests to colourful moments of joy and provide a tranquil space for them to relax, rejuvenate and to find their Shangri-La,” said Mr. Herve Duboscq, General Manager of Shangri-La Colombo. “We are pleased to collaborate with Spa Ceylon as we share similar values as wellness providers, offering unique experiences for our guests. Given our Asian heritage, we take a holistic approach to the wellbeing of our guests, whether it’s through our dining concepts like rooted in nature or our spa philosophy which is based on authentic natural healing methods.”
He said “This is not the first time the hospitality multinational has joined hands with Spa Ceylon to celebrate wellness, hosting numerous events.he brand has over 106 locations in more than 26 countries. Spa Ceylon combines Ayurveda wisdom and natural ingredients to create spa rituals and formulas that relax the body, mind, and soul. The brand offers over 450 all-natural Ayurveda inspired personal care, wellness, and aromatherapy products that focus on holistic wellness.
Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka
The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UK-based Institute of Hospitality’s Sri Lanka Chapter was held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo,.The event provided an evening of camaraderie , reflection of the past and present achievements,setting new benchmarks for the future
The AGM had the presence of two distinguished guests, the Chief Guest Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and the Guest of Honour British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick. Their inspiring speeches were lauded by all hoteliers who were present at the occasion
A special thanks was extended to Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality UK, along with his team, sponsors, committee members, and all attendees for making the event memorable.
Dr. Harsha Jayasingh, Past President of the Institute of Hospitality (UK) Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the Institute’s longstanding history and the strength of its Sri Lankan branch. “The Institute of Hospitality (IH) UK has a history of 86 years, and we are proud to be the Sri Lanka Branch. IH Sri Lanka is much stronger now with many members from all areas of the hospitality industry,” he stated.
Dr. Jayasingh highlighted the significant role of tourism in Sri Lanka’s economy,. He said tourism it is the third-largest source of revenue for the country. “Tourism accounts for about 13.3% of total foreign exchange earnings and employs 450,000 people directly and indirectly. The hospitality industry in this island of pearl holds tremendous potential for economic growth, job creations, and cultural exchange,” he added.
He also pointed out more women should be attracted to the industry and advocated for the use of technology in hospitality sector to attract the younger generation.
The newly appointed Chairman Ramesh Dassanayake spoke about the challenges faced by the industry, including the reluctance of youth to join the sector. . Dassanayake expressed concerns over the migration of staff between hotels and the overall ‘brain drain’ in the sector. ” We must maintain high standards in the hotel We must try to attract tourists to Sri Lanka, we must have with many facilities Hence, hotel schools and other professional institutions involved in skills development mustincrease their intakes,” he pointed out.
Chief Guest Sajith Premadasa emphasised the importance of eco tourism and said “We need to have an environmental policy related to tourism in place,” . .
The 32nd AGM of the Institute of Hospitality UK, Sri Lanka Chapter, was a testament to the strength and potential of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. The insights and commitments shared during the event set a new benchmark for the future.(ZC)
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He recognizes human identity beyond boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
Visit of Sri Gurudev to Sri Lanka
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the foundation and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.
Gurudev who visited Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life, while his non-profit organisations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across 180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha ecogPnize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. Amman temple at Nuwara Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the foundation’s social service projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.
His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition he had discussions with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent business stewards and civil society leaders.
by Zanita Careem
Envison your dream wedding day come to life at the Epitome Hotel, a prestigious city hotel in Kurunegala offering an unrivalled luxury rendors experience for weddings.
The venue is designed to embody opulence and luxury from all quarters for a spectacular wedding in kurunegala,Thier ballroom is the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka It can be divided into six luxurious pillarless wedding halls on the ground floor and 25pax smaller banquet halls.
It can be easily named as a five star heaven in the heart of the city contributing to a myriad of immense experiences tailored to inspire and delight wedding experiences.
From opulent décor set up to exquisite table decor, lavish food, every detail is meticulously curated to spark your imagination and ignite creativity for a perfect wedding. The previous prestigious wedding shows season one and season two attracted large crowds
were unique events which gave the wedding vendors and potential clients had an opportunity to connect and interact with each other. Beyond being a showcase it was a chance for the wedding vendors to unite and contribute to the vibrancy of the wedding industry. The wedding show covered all area of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became the most popular bridal exhibitions in Kurunegala.This bridal exhibitions allowed brides and grooms to experience first hand the products and services available from suppliers in Sri Lanka
These wedding shows held at The Epitome created a benchmark and gave an opportunity for vendors to create connections to the utmost satisfaction said Harshan Lakshita Executive Director. of the magnificent Hotel
Our wedding shows featured experts and professionals in every field‘ It covered all areas of the bridal industry provided a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became most popular bridal exhibition in this region.We are always open to everyone to join us at our wedding shows in the future. It is an opportunity to discover the incredible talent within our local wedding and bridal vendors to make meaningful relationships and plan thier special day at our breathtaking hotel The Epitome said General Manager Kavinda Caldera
The Epitome Hotel’s bridal show which will be held end of June will buzz with great ideas,advice and inspiration for all those who plan thier dream wedding
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The Hotel Epitome’s Wedding Season 3 will marked excellence, celebration and inspiration for those in the wedding industry. The exhibition halls will resonate with ideas on exquisite bridal wear to decor, florists , photography etc and showshowcase the rich tapestry of talent within the local wedding industry. .
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