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‘Make essential celebrations feel with Seylan Cards’
As Sri Lankan families across the nation look forward to the joy and excitement that goes hand in hand with the fast approaching Avurudu season, Seylan Cards, the Essential Card for Heartfelt Essentials, seeks to make the upcoming essential celebrations feel special. Seylan Cards has partnered with over 300 merchants who are offering discounts up to 55% for Seylan Credit and Debit cardholders.
With the Avurudu season serving as a time of bonding among families as they get together to do their festive shopping, Seylan Cards has ensured that its network of partner merchants ticks all the boxes for family shopping sprees. From clothing, shoes and accessories, opticians, online shopping platforms, supermarkets, jewellers and many more, Seylan Cards has covered the entirety of a family shopping list.
Some of the popular merchants who have tied up with Seylan Cards for this season includes Softlogic Brands, Cool Planet, Nolimit, Glitz, Fashion Bug, CIB, Hameedias, Sriyani Dresspoint, Samanmal, DSI, ASB, Velona and Thilakma. Cardholders can also enjoy super savings deals of up to 30% off at all leading supermarkets including Keells, Arpico and Cargills.
Speaking on the same, Ruchith Liyanage, Head of Cards, Seylan Cards said, “As the entire nation gets ready to welcomes the Avurudu season, all of us at Seylan Cards have been working tirelessly to bring forward the best and most relevant deals for all of our cardholders. We’ve understood that this season is a time where families gather together to enjoy the festivities and the joys that come with it, and we are hopeful that all of our cardholders will make use of these exciting deals, selected especially for families during this Avurudu season,”
Seylan Cards is also giving all cardholders the opportunity to convert their School Fees, Insurance and Travel payments into a 0% Easy Payment Plan facility until the 30th of April. Any other transactions may also be converted with minimal handling fees. To make such a conversion into an Easy Payment Plan, cardholders can do so by calling the Seylan Cards hotline within 7 days of payment. Transaction limits have been set at a minimum of Rs. 10,000 and a maximum of Rs. 1 million for such conversions.
Existing cardholders may call the hotline on 011-200 88 88 for more details on the offers this season. For anyone interested in obtaining a Seylan Credit Card, they are encouraged to contact Duminda on 070 445 6841 or Viduranga on 070 445 6835.
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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