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Royal Nursing Home to build SL’s biggest luxury Elderly Care facility under $7.5mn investment
Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd., unveiled plans to build Sri Lanka’s first biggest luxury elderly care facility in conformity with international healthcare standards under a US$ 7.5 million investment.
The proposed complex will be constructed on a one acre property at High Level Road, Pannipitiya. with the key objective of earning foreign exchange for the country by accommodating senior citizens including those residing overseas.
Royal Nursing Home is credited with introducing Sri Lanka’s first-ever luxury Elders’ Home in 2007, and within fourteen years, it became the country’s largest and foremost institute for the protection and care of elders.
“We are now looking at building a bigger facility under a BOI-approved project to meet the growing demand towards the care of those in the evening of their lives”, says Manuja Hewawasam, the company’s founding Chairman.
The proposed six-storied, 100,000 sq. ft. nursing home complex will have 200 luxury air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms and balcony, Wellness Center, swimming pool, gym, indoor and outdoor garden, library, geriatric consultant medical center, physiotherapy center, pharmacy, medical equipment outlet, a large lounge, and a small movie theater with an air-conditioned restaurant that will serve buffet- style meals.
He said with the increase in the number of Sri Lankans sending their children abroad and with the increase in the country’s aging population, the demand for geriatric care is also growing.
“That’s why we are investing in providing nursing facilities and homes for the elderly. Our target market is to provide accommodation to senior citizens from the upper middle class and foreign senior citizens”, Hewawasam stressed.
He further said that the institution provides housing facilities to 80 senior citizens with 500 male and female nurses looking after them under in-house nursing care. “We will also be recruiting 100 nurses for the new project”.
Hewawasam holds a Diploma in Health Care Management from Parkway College, Singapore, a Degree in Business Administration from the University of Kanpur, India and a Diploma from the Faculty of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
By building a large scale luxury Elders’ Home under a significant investment, he hopes to earn foreign exchange for the country as well as to provide cuisine and lodging similar to a five-star hotel, with the best private medical care, love and respect that will make the senior citizens feel like they are living in their own homes.
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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