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Seylan makes sweeping statement at National Sales Congress Awards 2020
Seylan Bank PLC, the Bank with a Heart, celebrated the journey and growth of its young sales heroes at the National Sales Congress Awards 2020, as they walked away with multiple awards at the premier event recognising sales excellence in Sri Lanka. The team won one Gold, two Silver and five Bronze awards at the ceremony held on February 8, 2022, a testament to the nurturing environment that empowered their sales journey.
The SLIM NASCO Awards celebrates its 21st year as the only credible and respected award ceremony for sales professionals. The premier event dedicated to recognizing the efforts and performance of sales personnel, while uplifting them to the next level, is eagerly awaited by those who seek to wear the ultimate badge of honour for dynamic sales professionals and corporates in Sri Lanka.
Kapila Ariyaratne, Director/CEO at Seylan Bank lauded the sales teams that held their own in a close fought competition. “Congratulations to the Seylan Team members for their amazing show at the NASCO Awards. I have watched their growth with pride and am truly honoured to have created a space for them to hone their talents and practice their passion. I believe accolades are a mere byproduct of the real achievement, which is the creation of future corporate leaders, which each and everyone of them are well on the way of becoming,” he said.
Seylan Bank has focused on inculcating a sales culture where numbers are considered secondary, and the team members encouraged to educate and improve themselves. The 19 awards amassed at the SLIM NASCO Awards over the past four ceremonies by the Bank is testament to the years long efforts to groom one of the best sales teams in the banking industry of Sri Lanka.
“At Seylan, service is at the core of everything we do, and our sales teams takes this to mind as they place customer convenience at the fore, taking the Bank to their doorstep. It is their skills and dedication to improve that has brought us these accolades. It is heartening to see their achievements being celebrated, and the light it shines on choosing sales as a pivotal and rewarding career in banking,” stated Gamika De Silva, Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing at Seylan Bank.
Seylan Bank’s B G Chinthaka Fernando won the Silver award for National Sales Manager of the Year at the NASCO Awards 2020, whilst Territory Managers Malen Cabandugama and M Z Ameer won Silver and Bronze in their category, respectively. R W M Dushantha Abeykoon and Malinda Liyanage won Bronze in the Sales Supervisor category, whilst Shiran Hettiarachchi walked away with Gold in the Sales Executive category, and Himansa Rukshan Premathilake picked up a Bronze. Chathurika Fernando won the Bronze award in the Front Line category.
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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