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Seylan Bank’s sales team recognized for excellence yet again at SLIM National Sales Awards
The young sales heroes of Seylan Bank reiterated themselves as a force to be reckoned with at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National Sales Congress Awards (NSA) 2023, where nine high performing individuals were awarded for 2021 performance with three Bronze, four Silver and two Gold Awards, the highest achievement for a year.
Seylan Bank’s Anjuna Perera and Krishnapillai Sivagajan won Gold Awards at the NSA Awards 2023 for Sales Executive and Frontline categories while Sankalpa Kumarapeli, Viduranga Karunarathna, Duminda Wedisinghe, and Tharaka Fernando were awarded Silver Awards for Territory Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Supervisor, and Frontline categories, respectively. Anju De Silva, Dinesh Kapuduwa, and Swarna Madanayake also earned Bronze awards in the National Sales Manager, Territory Manager, and Other Sales Support (Manager) categories, respectively.
Now in its 24th year, the SLIM NSA Awards stands as the only credible and respected award ceremony for sales professionals in Sri Lanka. The Awards recognised the efforts and achievements of the team from Seylan Bank, giving them fame at a national level within the sales fraternity.
Commending on the achievement, Gamika De Silva, Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing at Seylan Bank stated, “Once again, our team at Seylan Bank has made a lasting impression with the sales fraternity of Sri Lanka, across the many industries that compete for the SLIM NSA. Seylan has proved to be a place of growth development and transformation for our employees. We nurture a challenger mindset that drives teams like these young men and women towards success. Their dedication and hard work have been recognized at a national level, and this is a testament to the unwavering and consistent commitment of Seylan Bank towards fostering a culture of sales that goes above and beyond industry norms. I am hopeful that this victorious trajectory will continue as we look towards the years ahead.”
As an entity focused on unlocking the potential of its stakeholders, Seylan Bank prioritizes and values education, development and personal growth over pure numbers. As a result of their sustained efforts, year after year, the bank’s sales team has been recognized at the SLIM NSA Awards consecutively, cementing their position as one of the top sales teams in Sri Lanka’s banking industry.
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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