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Samsung Upgrade Festival extended due to popular demand
Sri Lanka’s and largest home upgrade festival with exciting offers and easy payment plans
Samsung, Sri Lanka’s leading consumer electronics brand, recently announced their widely acclaimed Upgrade Festival has been further extended due to popular demand until the end of January 2022, a company news release said.
“What started off as giving back to its consumers in the Christmas season has now extended into the New Year for more consumers to upgrade their households to the best of technology in 2022 as well. Samsung Electronics will continue to upgrade all Sri Lankan households to the premium Samsung technology” it announced.
The campaign, which was launched on November 5 is now valid until January 31, 2022. The ‘Upgrade Festival’ features vouchers up to Rs.5,000 and bundle packs such as free Sound bars and microwaves to be redeemed for select household goods accumulating to a value of Rs.140 Million. These exciting offers coupled with attractive payment schemes are available at Softlogic, Singer, Singhagiri, Damro and on Samsung e-Store.
“The decision to extend was taken due to the overwhelming positive feedback Samsung received for the Upgrade Festival. They want to allow more consumers to experience the benefits of Upgrade Festival, offering a range of innovative products that make life easier, with the added benefit of vouchers, bundle offers and easy payment,” the release said.
“Dreams are boundless. Samsung Electronics constantly reinvents tomorrow to pursue happier and richer lives. These appliances explore the territory of the unknown to discover potential and fulfil greater promise.”
Samsung explained that through the Upgrade Festival, customers can redeem vouchers starting from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 5,000 on select Samsung TVs, refrigerators and washing machines. Also the opportunity to grab a bundle offer such a Sound bar worth Rs. 99,999 and more.
In the Visual Display business, Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year in 2021. Samsung has been leading the TV industry by launching cutting-edge products that reflect new consumer lifestyles, affirming 15 years of industry-leading innovation. Samsung has also continued efforts for sustainability in this sector, introducing products that improve accessibility for the disabled and users with colour vision deficiency, and launching eco-friendly packaging, Samsung said.
“The QLED 8K TV and Crystal UHD 4K TV offer amazing technology and a viewing experience that is second to none. They also launched the Windfree and 5 in 1 ranges of air conditioners and the technologically advanced Curd Maestro Refrigerator, the world’s first Frost Free Refrigerator which can make and preserve fresh curd.
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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