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Sri Lanka Tourism hosts Miss International UK
Born to Sri Lankan parents, Miss. Evanjelin Elchmanar can be considered as an asset to Sri Lanka, since she was the first woman of color to win the prestigious Miss International UK title. She will be representing the United Kingdom in the 60th Miss International beauty pageant in October this year, one of the big three competitions alongside Miss Universe and Miss World. She will be visiting Sri Lanka on the 3rd of February 2022, and the main purpose of her visit is to join hands with Sri Lanka Tourism and make her contribution to promote Sri Lanka in the UK. She is a British citizen hailing from the City of Birmingham and she was able to win this achievement competing against more than 50 other British Individuals.
Since She is very much into charity work from her much younger days, some of her main initiatives of visiting Sri Lanka is , to build dream homes for the poor, funding various school projects, creating awareness against domestic violence, creating awareness about women’s empowerment, creating Awareness to stand against climate change, promoting sustainable living and organic culture, promoting Sri Lanka as a destination via social media channels, to name a few .There are more to come down the pipeline. Her contribution will certainly enhance the Tourism promotion campaigns which Sri Lanka Tourism is currently involved in and will further promote Sri Lanka across the world. It is anticipated that through this event, each social media platform belonging to Sri Lanka Tourism, such as Instagram, Facebook and twitter will reach a significant viewership. Ms. Elchmanar also has the idea that through a prestigious organization such as Sri Lanka Tourism, it will be much easier to promote Sri Lanka in the UK and across the world.
She has many experiences and qualifications under her belt, as she has attended the Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television, starting computing in Beauty pageants at an early age in 2013. She also played for Birmingham’s under 18 basketball team, performing in an international dance group from 2007 -2015. She was also a member of the Aegon Classic ball crew in 2014, raising 80,000 for numerous charitable organizations.
A few of the Media pageants which she has won are as follows. ‘’Miss international UK 2021’’, Second runner up ‘’ Miss Junior Great Britain 2015 ‘’, Ms. Teen Great Britain 2017 ‘’, ‘’Miss West Midlands International 2020 ‘’. Further, she also will be representing UK in Miss International 2022’’.
Evanjelin’s father is a businessman from Batticaloa and her mother who is from Galle, worked as a community development worker in Colombo. She has two elder brothers namely, Jonnes Elchmanar who is a doctor, and Walter Elchmanar who is a chemical engineer. She has planned and will be implementing new charity projects and hopes to launch her new website www.climatexchange .art .She also had the privilege of working with brands such as Mac , L’Oreal , Revlon , Panasonic and Dyson, which further highlighted her role as a fashion icon.
Sri Lanka Tourism envisage this as an opportunity to showcase the country as a safe and secure destination for post-pandemic UK travelers by creating a positive attitude about the country and enhancing their knowledge and awareness about tourism products and freedom of travelling in the country in the new normal. SLTPB intends to send out this message to travelers in the UK to grow their confidence to visit Sri Lanka which will eventually contribute to the increase of UK travelers and growth of the tourism economy.
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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