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Pioneer hospitality service provider doubles revenue second year running
EuroKitchens Trading & Contracting (Pvt) Ltd. (EKTC), Sri Lanka’s pioneering hospitality solutions provider, is experiencing a strong client-led growth, leading up to a doubling of its annual revenue for the second year in a row as it gears up to establish a stronger regional presence. The company –with its solutions currently being offered in Sri Lanka and the Maldives- attributes this significant increase in demand for its products to its decision to strengthen its workforce by prioritising the hiring of skilled employees and the up skilling of its existing staff.
This increased financial yield cements the company’s position as the market leader in providing only the finest commercial cooking systems and appliances, especially during economically challenging times. However, in holding firm to its commitment to providing clients with comprehensive and A-grade product solutions, EKTC –a subsidiary of PromoLanka Holdings- has taken the decision to invest heavily in its operations; namely the people who run them.
Aside from decidedly recruiting highly-skilled workers, the company has also taken several unconventional initiatives to improve the wellbeing and resourcefulness of its existing employees; be it through offering flexible work options to prioritise a healthy work-life balance, providing training workshops to fuel employee growth, or encouraging team-building exercises to foster a positive workplace culture. These employee-centred moves, the management says, have resulted in a high staff retention rate, leading in turn to an overall improvement in quality of products and services, and satisfied customers as a result.
“The decision we made to invest in employing more talented and passionate subject-matter experts has yielded evidently positive results, and has also contributed towards helping us in improving our processes, allowing us in turn to provide a better customer experience ” said Adil Mansoor, CEO of EKTC. “While we were already in a strategic position to weather the storms of the COVID pandemic and periods of economic instability, these new initiatives have further improved our product and services, and also enabled us to diversify our solutions offering further.”
“As a detail-oriented company, we have always prioritised our operations and processes,” said EKTC General Manager, Thushara Gunawardhana. “We currently work with the most up-to-date, internationally certified project management and design software, so as to ensure that we create only the best possible solutions for our growing client base.
“We also understand fully the market challenges with regards to shortages of manpower and rising costs, and our tailor-made solutions enable our clients to be better prepared to manage this,” he added. “We always take the more efficient and rational approach to driving long term sustainability for our clients.”
More recently, EKTC has broken into new verticals by expanding its portfolio to include industrial laundry solutions. Having laid the groundwork by working with suppliers and on boarding new technical hires, the company has already commenced providing this service to some of Sri Lanka’s largest players in the HORECA segment.As the exclusive distributor for some of the world’s #1 industrial kitchenware brands –namely RATIONAL (Germany), Turbo Air (USA), and Comenda (Italy)-, and supplier of many more internationally reputed names, at present, EKTC is working closely with the country’s leading supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, franchises, and even cloud kitchens, with plans for an even greater expansion of its client base currently underway. Additionally, having now firmly established its presence in Asia and the Middle East, the company is also looking at broadening its international footprint – already making inroads into its next phase of growth. (EKTC news release)
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.
Business
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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