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Ultimma Training celebrates 10th year anniversary
Sri Lanka’s leading Corporate Training organization Ultimma Training, completed ten successful years in the Corporate Training sector recently.
Ultimma Training is well known for soft skills and competency development in the training sector. The company has trained close to 15,000 corporate participants in over 150 organizations in Sri Lanka and has coached over 45 nationalities around the world. Within a decade, Ultimma has earned a reputation as a dynamic force among its varied clientele in the domains of Advertising, FMCG, Banking and Finance, Insurance, IT, Apparel, Logistics, Automobile, Telecommunication, Pharmaceuticals, Services, Hospitality, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
Ultimma provides initial skills gap analysis, training and development planning, targeted training programs based on client requirements, and develops measurement mechanisms to evaluate the success of the training. Over the years, Ultimma’s training programs have impacted many organizations in a very positive way. There were drastic improvements in sales, improved customer satisfaction rates, better customer service quality, as well as positive changes in employees’ attitudes, better leadership, and teamwork among the employees, to name a few.
Ultimma caters to the corporate needs to enhance and enrich their employees. It serves clients in training by discovering, developing and delivering innovative training solutions through an exceptionally professional approach. The diverse areas of training include motivation, personal self-mastery, personality development, business etiquette, business communication, presentation skills, management skills development, interpersonal skills, corporate grooming, customer servicing, and selling skills. All these trainings are delivered in Sinhala, Tamil, and English around Sri Lanka.
Ultimma Training is the brainchild of Prassanna Pathmanathan, a veteran Corporate Trainer, Lecturer, and Management Consultant. Prasanna founded Ultimma in 2013 with the aim of providing customized training solutions to his corporate clientele. He has won many awards and accolades for his track record in training and development, the effective use of training technology, training effectiveness and innovation, future orientation, integrity, ethics, and thought leadership. In 2013 he was the only trainer to be invited to meet His Majesty King Charles III to represent the training sector. He has won the British Council’s Young Creative Entrepreneur of the Year, The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Sri Lanka by the Junior Chamber International, The Most Outstanding Corporate Trainer in South Asia by the South Asian Partnership Summit and Business Awards, The Trainer of the Year Award at the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards, The Top 100 Global Leaders in Training and Development by the World HRD Congress and the Training Leader of Asia at Asia’s Training and Development Leadership Awards. These awards were presented to Prassanna for the significant role played in the training and development domain, the ability to envision a goal and see it to completion while being an exemplary individual who sets the pace for others to follow.
Prasanna and his team at Ultimma prove their mettle through their goal-oriented training and development skills which surpass the rest in the training and development sector. Ultimma’s brand of training provides the participants with the ability to reach the zenith on a personal and professional level. The impression he has made through his pioneering efforts continues to make a universal impact. Ultimma can be reached via www.ultimmatraining.com or 0775026865.
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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