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Lanka Walltiles Group recognized as a Great Place to Work
Lanka Walltiles Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work. This prestigious recognition was cemented at the annual Great Place to Work Conference held on November 17, 2021, at the Hilton Colombo. Lanka Walltiles Group received certification as a Great Place to Work for all 4 companies within the Group, which are Lanka Walltiles PLC, Lanka Tiles PLC, Swisstek Ceylon PLC and Swisstek Aluminum Ltd.
Lanka Walltiles PLC and Lanka Tiles PLC have been the market leader as well as the premier wall and floor tile manufacturer and exporter in Sri Lanka for over thirty-five years. Swisstek Ceylon PLC and Swisstek Aluminum Ltd have been part of the Group for more than a decade and have established themselves as key players in their respective fields.
In light of this recent achievement Mr. Mahendra Jayasekera, Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles Group stated, “We are delighted that the Lanka Walltiles Group have been recognized as a great place to work. Our companies have been consistently serving the public for over three decades with products of unmatched quality and consistency and this long-standing success is entirely attributed to our workforce and our vision for the way we treat our employees and the way we work as a company.”
The Great Place to Work ® Certified ™ program recognizes organizations that have undertaken the Great Place to Work® rigorous assessment methodology and organizations are judged on five major categories that include Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie. All four companies of Lanka Walltiles group scored particularly high under the “Pride” category, which focuses on pride in their employment, team spirit, and corporate image.
Group HR Manager Athula Hewapathirana attributes this accolade by affirming the company’s winning formula is their unique people management philosophy which inculcates the concept of Spiritual Management. This not only increased employee performance and productivity but also helps create a better place to work in and helps companies make the world a better place in general.
Lanka Walltiles Group continues to invest in its employees, as the company firmly believes that the legacy they build is enhanced by the people who build it with them.
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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