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New Panadura showroom showcases ‘Designed For Life’ brand positioning by Phoenix
Widening its geographical footprint, consumer brand and lifestyle products, Phoenix, has inaugurated a modern showroom at Panadura to offer residents in the area the opportunity to transform their lives with its range of new and functional daily products. Led by the vision, ‘Designed For Life’, Phoenix has embraced a new identity as a consumer products and lifestyle brand with an exciting range of new, bold, colorful, and daring products.
The new sustainable brand image and product range offer a unique experience to urban consumers for trendy, yet affordable daily use products that offer quality, style, and functionality to guarantee customer satisfaction. As one of the most recognizable household brands in Sri Lanka, Phoenix enjoys a heritage of over 43 years, and the new Phoenix Panadura showroom offers all household products for a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience.
Phoenix products have been ‘Designed For Life’ – keeping in mind that consumers are seeking enhanced experiences and their tastes are constantly evolving. Some of its unique products are the minimalistic OV Bin, a 5-litre bin that is perfect for homes or workspaces. With a compact size and design, it blends in perfectly into any space and helps you to preserve the environment and segregate waste.
Phoenix’s Canoe Basins are ideal for washing, soaking, and rinsing clothes in a convenient manner. The product is thoughtfully created to help consumers on their daily lives. Designed with a simple form and a light structure, it is easy and fun to use. You can even attach a soap tray to the basin to keep your things safe. Uniquely, Canoe comes with a plug to drain out the water – a perfectly smart, functional, and beautiful choice.
House-proud customers can now rejoice with Loop food containers, yet another ‘Designed For Life’ product that helps in food storage and organization, with the special Loop lid helping to keep food fresh for longer. The Loop lid spoon is designed to make your life in the kitchen much easier than before – just detach and take! Meanwhile, the Phoenix Java low coffee table can be both static and moving at the same time.
The Phoenix Panadura showroom will allow consumers to experience functional products that enhance their daily lives and offer sheer convenience whilst also being made from sustainable materials. The new showroom is located at No. 12, Mahanama Road, Panadura.
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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