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Kumar celebrates ten years in Corporate Etiquette training
Media personality Kumar de Silva celebrates a successful decade in Corporate Etiquette training this year.
In the past ten years, several thousand of corporates, both young and old, have been through the different modules of his interactive Personality Development and Corporate Etiquette training sessions.
There have also been several hundreds of school leavers and undergraduates from national and private universities, many of whom will constitute the corporates of tomorrow.
“Ten years ago, just as I turned 50, this was a new journey in my life, and one that I never thought would hit it this big. Right along I have been known as a media and television personality and this was a totally new avatar. I’m truly happy that my work that has spoken for itself”, he says.
His interactive training modules cover a wide range of topics such as ‘The Smart Corporate’, ‘Hygiene and Grooming’, ‘How to face an Interview’, ‘Wining and Dining’, ‘Communication with Confidence’, ‘The Art of Public Speaking’, ‘How to be an effective Company Spokesperson’, ‘The Art of Foreign Travel’, ‘How to become a successful Secretary / Personal Assistant’ and even ‘How to become an efficient Driver / Office Assistant’ to name a few.
A recent addition to his successful portfolio of training sessions was Hotel/Restaurant Service Excellence for all Front Office Teams, and Culinary / F&B Teams.
De Silva works with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) which presents his sessions to hundreds of corporates across the country.
Parallely, AICPA & CIMA Sri Lanka also work with him on a regular basis and present his sessions to hundreds of AL students, school leavers and CIMA students, island wide.
He has also been the Official Corporate Etiquette Trainer for several local beauty pageants and continuously since 2015 for Miss (World) Sri Lanka.
Educated at Wesley College Colombo, de Silva graduated with an Honours Degree in English and French from the University of Kelaniya.
Multi-lingual de Silva has been honoured by the Government of France as Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres) for his longstanding contribution to the propagation of the French language and culture in Sri Lanka.
A Paris-trained, award-winning television personality, he is also a former ITN news reader and is best remembered for the ‘Bonsoir’ and ‘Fanclub’ programmes he hosted over ITN.
More recently were his celebrity talk shows – ‘Anything But with Kumar de Silva’, ‘Lockdown Diaries with Kumar’ and ‘Apéritifs with Kumar’ on Pulselk.
He currently co-hosts ‘Rendez-Vous with Yasmin and Kumar’ for the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
“And so as my journey as a Corporate Etiquette Trainer moves into my sixties decade, I thank all those hundreds of organisations for their trust and confidence in me and look forward to a greater 2023”, he added.
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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