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Seylan celebrates Seylan Tikiri World Children’s Month for eighth consecutive year
Seylan Tikiri, the pioneer children’s savings account in Sri Lanka is ready to encourage and celebrate young savers during the month of October as they unfold the Seylan Tikiri World Children’s month for the 8th successful year. Seylan, the bank with a heart believes in inculcating the habit of saving within children in order to build a strong financial foundation while they’re young.
Children love to receive gifts be it in the simplest form, acts of appreciation bring happiness to their little worlds. Understanding the desires of their youngest customers this year, team Seylan is set to unfold a range of exclusive gifts for all young savers. Apart from gifts such as Bicycles, Tabs, Scooters and LED Tv’s young depositors can receive Hungry Frog Games and Sensor Driven Helicopters. For the very first-time deposits over Rs. 1 million during the month of October will receive exclusive Play Stations (PS4) and Home Theatre Systems revamping the Seylan Tikiri gift range to suit the dreams of the modern-day child.
Commenting on this year’s promotion, Gamika de Silva, Head of Marketing and Sales said, “Seylan Tikiri, one of the most beloved children’s Savings products in the country continues to place great emphasis on providing children with the right platform to secure the financial strength which allows them to pursue their life’s hopes and dreams. Over the years, Seylan Tikiri has encouraged children to start saving from an early age by motivating and rewarding them through a variety of gift schemes and offers. Children’s Day is celebrated on the 01st of October throughout the world, Seylan is the only bank in Sri Lanka to extend the celebrations throughout an entire month with exclusive gift schemes and benefits to encourage young savers. Through these promotions both existing and new Tikiri account holders are given the opportunity to receive the best gifts offered by a children’s savings account and experience a wide range of valuable benefits. Seylan Tikri strives to cater to the changing needs of future generations by providing them with continuous banking support, empowering them to lead a successful future, team Seylan encourages everyone to be a part of this year’s promotion and experience a world of exclusive benefits”
Teaching children the importance of saving at an early age is an act of love, it is an established method of strengthening their future goals and dreams. Seylan encourages parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older siblings to gift their beloved little ones the opportunity to become a part of the Seylan Tikiri family. Through Seylan Tikiri your child will receive amazing benefits such as bonus interest premiums on savings and wonderful gifts while learning the importance of saving for their future at an early age.
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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