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SampathCards announces more timely offers and additional relief measures to support cardholders
Continuing to offer greater assistance to cardholders during the current global health and financial crisis, SampathCards rolled out a host of additional benefits and privileges to Sampath Mastercard / Visa Credit and Debit Cardholders as well as Sampath Bank American Express Credit Cardmembers on a wide range of essential expenses.
SampathCards is extending its support to cardholders to meet their medical expenses. Cardholders can convert transactions made at any local hospital and COVID-19 Intermediate Care Centre around the island into 6 and 12 months 0% Interest Extended Settlement Plans. This is applicable for transactions of over Rs. 25,000 made using Sampath Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards as well as Sampath Bank American Express® Credit Cards from now until 31st December 2021.
Transactions exceeding Rs. 15,000 made at any Educational Institution by Sampath Mastercard and Visa Credit Cardholders as well as Sampath Bank American Express Credit Cardmembers can convert those transactions into six months 0% Interest Extended Settlement Plans. Eligibility extends up to a maximum of 3 transactions per Cardholder till 30th September 2021.
SampathCards is offering Sampath Mastercard and Visa Credit Cardholders cashbacks of 5%, up to Rs. 500 per transaction, and free doorstep delivery when purchasing groceries and other essentials from Keells on www.keellssuper.com and the Keells app. This is applicable to all bills over Rs. 2,500 till 30th June 2021.
A cashback of 10% is also on offer on utility bill payments made online using Sampath Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards via partner websites, partner mobile apps, Sampath Payeasy.lk and the Sampath Automated Bill Settlement (SABS) facility. This is applicable to payments made to Ceylon Electricity Board, Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt) Ltd, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Dialog Axiata PLC, Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd, Dialog Television (Pvt) Ltd, Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Lanka Bell Ltd and SLT Mobitel (Fixed & Mobile). Cardholders can receive cashbacks of up to Rs.500/- on applicable payments made between 28th May and 30th June 2021.
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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