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SLT-MOBITEL extends sltgo Wi-Fi proposition to prepaid customers
With the objective of continually upgrading mobility services for all Sri Lankans, SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT and mobile services provider has extended the sltgo Wi-Fi offering for all prepaid customers, providing them the opportunity to access unlimited data through their smartphones, laptop or other mobile devices. This service was introduced with the launch of sltgo Prepaid Solutions, held recently.
The availability of this network coincided with the launch of sltgo, which was held in October 2020, in collaboration with Fon Wireless Limited, a global wireless network, who pioneered the concept of residential Wi-Fi sharing.
The partnership established with Fon Wireless Limited, has ensured the executing of over 1,000,000 (One million) hotspot locations around the country. The introduction of this kind of phenomenal Wi-Fi community solution takes place for the first time in South Asia.
The implementation of this service by SLT-MOBITEL brings an important solution closer to the prepaid community and more significantly for all Sri Lankans and any foreigner visiting the country. With the extension of the service customers can purchase prepaid passes with unlimited internet access of 2 Mbps speed. The prepaid passes are categorized offering an activation validity period of 1 hour, 1 day or a 7 day option.
SLTMobitel Home Broadband customers who currently use the service, will also have access to data within the volume of their existing home broadband packages. A benefit of using this service is that any user, while on the move, can automatically get connected to the nearest available Wi-Fi hotspot, via the sltgo app or login via the sltgo portal. By entering the existing home broadband username and password or by purchasing a prepaid card, community Wi-Fi members can access the internet. With Sri Lanka’s largest wi-fi hotspots, SLT-MOBITEL’s customers can enter the same username and password even while at home.
Commenting at the sltgo Pre-paid launch, Chief Marketing Officer of SLT, Mr. Prabhath Dahanayake stated that other network customers can also acquire prepaid Wi-Fi passes and enjoy high-speed unlimited SLTMobitel Home Broadband Commenting on the extension of the service to prepaid customers he noted, “We are delighted to extend this service to prepaid customers and SLTMobitel Home Broadband customers , as we recognize the need, especially in today’s fast paced world, to be able to achieve digital connectivity for everyone who has a mobile device. Making this offer available for foreign travellers to our country is also an added advantage and an ideal way to showcase our country as being digitally progressive and tech savvy.”
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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