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Cinnamon pioneers comprehensive research on Domestic Traveller Trends

In a pioneering move, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts commissioned the first-ever independent research survey on domestic travellers to gain insights into their needs and behaviours, so as to be better equipped to customize its services to meet the varied needs of a diverse and growing domestic traveller segment. The independent market research was carried out…

(0)Comments | June 9, 2015 8:18 pm

Contourline re-affirms its commitment to a vastly reduced carbon footprint

* MAS Contourline set to launch the next stage of its conservationism strategy  The MAS Active (Pvt) Ltd Contourline Division, a leading garment manufacturer within MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd recently reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the sustainability of its environment conservation activities while reducing the overall carbon footprint of the facility. Set to further its…

(0)Comments | June 9, 2015 8:11 pm

Orion City awarded LEED Silver Certification

Orion City, best known for its provision of premium commercial and office infrastructure, added yet another achievement to its list of accolades recently by achieving a LEED Silver certification with a total of 53 points in the LEED BD+C: New Construction (v2009) category.  Known for providing access to leading edge technology combined with comprehensive facilities…

(0)Comments | June 8, 2015 3:42 pm

SANASA Development Bank pushes Q12015 results to new high

SANASA Development Bank PLC (SDB) recorded a 261% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q1 2015 over the same period in the previous year, closing the quarter with Rs. 205.45 million. Commenting on the results for the first quarter 2015, SANASA Development Bank CEO, Nimal C. Hapuarachchi said, “We have increased our focus…

(0)Comments | June 8, 2015 3:15 pm

AOD graduate Ishara Jayathilake’s Work Dazzle at London’s Graduate Fashion Week 2015

* AOD-Brandix design and industry collaboration inspires collection placed at world’s most prestigious graduate showcase in London In 2014, AOD became the first ever Sri Lankan campus entry to the acclaimed Graduate Fashion Week in the UK. Championing this streak into 2015, the apparel giants Brandix and Orient Design collaborated with AOD design campus’ budding fashion…

(0)Comments | June 8, 2015 3:04 pm

Holcim Lanka introduces masons.lk to promote certified and endorsed masons across the country

With the objective of promoting the skills of existing masons across the country, while providing a readily accessible database to large and small contractors in Sri Lanka, Holcim Lanka recently launched masons.lk. This website is dedicated towards maintaining a large pool of masons in Sri Lanka who are equipped either with qualifications or years of…

(0)Comments | June 8, 2015 2:48 pm

Sri Lanka International University Romp 2015 kicks off next week

* Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau to partner University of Sri Jayewardenepura to boost marketing    Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will partner University of Sri Jayewardenepura to boost its marketing approach, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Dr. Rohantha Athukorala said at a press conference to announce the 2015 edition of Sri Lanka International…

(0)Comments | June 5, 2015 12:07 am

Real estate market booming outside of Colombo

* Sri Lanka’s property market comes of age in Colombo’s suburbs and other cities Rising property prices in the city centre have created a sub-market on the outskirts of the commercial hub, where the highly populated middle income group can more easily afford to purchase or rent homes. While Colombo has been attracting a growing…

(0)Comments | June 4, 2015 11:59 pm

AUSUS launches series of Phablets powered by Intel

ASUS, a global trendsetter in the modern information age, officially launched their iconic Fonepad series of phablets and the ASUS Transformer Pad in Sri Lanka. Now consumers can enjoy the versatility of mobile devices with the new Fonepad series and the Transformer Pad which are available through John Keells Office Automation (JKOA) at competitive prices….

(0)Comments | June 4, 2015 10:15 pm

Mobitel mCash offers mobile donations services to sacred temples in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa this Poson

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel, for the first time introduced a new and unique service through its mobile money platform, mCash to facilitate donations from well-wishers to the country’s sacred temples via a mobile phone. Launched on Poson Poya, the tech-savvy service will enable devotees to make donations to some of the most renowned…

(0)Comments | June 4, 2015 12:52 pm

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