Business
SampathCards puts forward the ‘Right Reasons for a Bright Season’
Giving their valued Credit and Debit cardholders the right reasons for a bright season, SampathCards has announced a series of wide-ranging discounts and benefits in line with the fast approaching festive season.
Together with their partner outlets islandwide, savings of up to 60% are on offer for cardholders to enjoy. Some of the categories include Retail & Fashion, Baby & Kids, Footwear, Gifts, Watches & Wellness, Books, Home Care, Jewellery, Supermarkets, Eyewear & Hearing Aids, Online ecommerce merchants, Dining, Electronics & Furniture, and easy settlement plans on Auto care, Education, Hospital and Insurance payments.
Adding to cardholders’ cheer during the holidays, SampathCards has stayed true to its promise of putting together real and meaningful offers, giving cardholders the opportunity to spend responsibly with the lowest cost Credit cards in the market today. These offers are a part of SampathCards’ year-round efforts to thank cardholders for being card-wise with Sampath Bank and rewarding them for the same.
“We’ve understood that the lifestyles and consumer habits of our customers are always evolving. With the festive season upon us, SampathCards has gone the extra mile to ensure that the offers we have planned reflect what our customers want to spend on,” said Darshin Pathinayake, AGM – Card Centre, Sampath Bank PLC. “SampathCards has always been the responsible choice and the value we are offering this year gives our cardholders the right reasons for a bright season. We invite all Sampath Credit and Debit cardholders to avail these offers discounts and enjoy the holidays with their loved ones.”
For those who are looking to upgrade their wardrobes for the coming year, discounts of up to 40% being offered by some of the most popular fashion and retail brands including House of Fashion, Chamathkara, Cotton Island, Kadapatha, FIG, Dilliganz, Jezza, Fashion Bug, Cool Planet, Beverly Street, Under Armour, Arienti, Mimosa, Nolimit, Glit, Double XL, Spring & Summer and many more.
Cardholders can also get the right footwear to complement their look thanks to the savings of up to 25% on offer at Helanka, DSI, DSI Premier, Bata and Genelle. Several other merchants who specialise in gifts and watches are onboard, with savings of up to 25% at Miniso, Wimaladarma Watches, Parfumerie, Luv Essence, Spa Ceylon, British Cosmetics, DLas International and Cosmetics.lk.
Parents can also enjoy savings of up to 20% when buying gifts and essentials for their kids at Arista, Baby Bear, Baby Mart, Velona and many more. Not forgetting the precious homes of cardholders, merchants such as Dankotuwa, Wayamba Trading, Celcius, Hunters, and Comfort World are offering discounts of up to 25%.
Cardholders looking to purchase jewellery for themselves or their loved ones, can avail themselves of savings of up to 60% as well as 0% interest extended settlement plans of up to 40 months at stores including Abdeen Jewellers, Alankara Jewellers, Chamathka Jewellers, Diamond Dreams, Mallika Hemachandra Jewellers, Raja Jewellers, Tiesh, and Vogue Jewellers.
Bookworms can avail themselves savings of up to 30% at Atlas.lk, Grantha.lk, Promateoworld.com and Samayawardhana Books. SampathCards is also looking to support cardholders with their electronics and furniture purchases during the holiday season with up to 24 months 0% interest instalment plans at Abans, Arpico Furniture, Browns, Ceylon Furniture, Dinapala, Don Carolis and Sons, Dialog, Damro, Eser Marketing International, Metropolitan Computers, urban.lk, Yamaha Music Centre & Mike Audio and many more.
SampathCards has not left out the essential purchases of cardholders, with up to 25% discounts on offer at Glomark, Arpico, Laugfs, Cargills, Keells and Cargills. Assisting them with vision and hearing related expenses, SampathCards is offering cardholders savings of up to 40% on offer at George Goonarathne, Techno Vision, Wickramarachchi Opticians, DS Jayasinghe, Eagle Vision and Eric Rajapaksha.
SampathCards has also ensured easy settlement plans for any educational payments, Hospital payments and Auto care payments. Automotive related payments at Pit & Drive, Micro Cars, Associated Motorways, DIMO AUTOLAB, United Motors, Access Motors, KIA Automobile, Stafford Motor Company and Toyota Lanka are eligible for conversion under this offer. This has been coupled with easy settlement plans at any local insurance company as well. All these payments can easily be converted into instalments by calling 011 2300 604.
Cardholders can also save up to 20% when hosting their family and friends at some of the country’s famed dining establishments including The Verandah and The Traveller’s Bar at Galle Face Hotel; Pranzo, Kobe, and Thuna Paha at Waters Edge. Additionally, Rare at Uga Residence, Chinese Lotus Restaurant & Pub, The Tuna & The Crab, Harpos Pizza, Granbell Hotel, Great Wall Restaurant, Allstar Sports Lounge, Botanik, Rooftop Bistro Tunnel Pub and several more. Special offers with PickMe & UberEats ensures that the Cardholders who wish to dine at home are not missed out.
The above discounts and many more are on offer from the 19th of November to the 31st of December 2022. Cardholders are encouraged to visit http://www.sampath.lk to view the complete list of offers or call 011 2300 604 for more information.
Business
AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
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.
Business
HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
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.”