SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives.

The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers under a single electronic ticket. This applies to all inbound and outbound travel via Velana International Airport in Malé and Gan International Airport on Gan Island, ensuring a smooth end-to-end travel experience.

By connecting SriLankan Airlines’ international network with Maldivian’s extensive domestic operations, the agreement significantly improves access to remote and popular island destinations within the Maldives. This is expected to be particularly beneficial for both leisure and business travellers seeking efficient transfers within the archipelago.

SriLankan Airlines continues to maintain three daily frequencies to Velana International Airport in Male and two weekly frequencies to Gan International Airport on Gan Island, ensuring strong connectivity to the Maldives. The airline operates an extensive international network, with these services providing convenient connections to and from its global destinations.

This initiative also creates new opportunities for travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel planners, and individual passengers, with more streamlined booking options expected to drive increased passenger traffic and boost sales on both the Malé and Gan routes.

HUTCH launched its Kandy Signature+ outlet, the latest addition to its nationwide retail transformation and the third outlet under the company’s sustainability-centric retail theme, following earlier openings in Colombo Fort and Negombo.

The outlet is a departure from conventional retail design. Nearly 90 percent of its interior has been crafted from sustainably sourced, repurposed materials with premium finishes, using reclaimed pallet wood, arecanut leaves, banana bark, and kumburu seeds. Every element has been handcrafted by local artisans, embedding a circular economy into the fabric of the outlet itself and creating direct value for the communities behind it.

Beyond its design, the Kandy Signature+ outlet is built to offer customers a genuinely different experience. Set in a cozy, nature-inspired environment, it gives people a space to explore HUTCH products and services, access support services, and engage with the brand in a setting that feels considered rather than transactional. The outlet also incorporates renewable energy to power its operations and facilitates e-waste recycling, enabling responsible disposal of out-of-life mobile devices, in line with HUTCH’s commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

“Sustainability is not a footnote for us; it is built into how we operate,” said Saumitra Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, HUTCH Sri Lanka. “The Kandy Signature+ outlet is a reflection of that. It shows what retail can look like when you make deliberate choices about energy conservation, materials, craft, and the communities you work with. We are proud to bring that to the historic city of Kandy.”

HUTCH intends to expand the network of Signature outlets further across the country, setting the standard for a new era of retail and enterprise servicing in Sri Lanka.

Ceylinco Life has rewarded another group of its valued policyholders with an unforgettable overseas experience, hosting 10 families on an all-expenses-paid tour of Malaysia under the 19th edition of the company’s flagship ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion.

A total of 40 participants comprising members of the winning families were treated to a carefully curated itinerary that combined iconic sights, leisure, and entertainment, creating a memorable shared experience for both parents and children.

The tour featured a comprehensive exploration of Kuala Lumpur, offering the winners a vibrant introduction to Malaysia’s capital city. Among the highlights were visits to the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers and the Aquaria KLCC, as well as an evening at the KLCC Lake Symphony, where the group enjoyed the spectacular choreographed water fountain display.

Adding an element of excitement and adventure, the families travelled to the renowned Genting Highlands, experiencing the scenic ascent via cable car before enjoying a full day at the Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, one of the region’s premier entertainment destinations.

The experience was further enriched by the presence of Ceylinco Life’s Family Savari brand ambassadors Roshan, Kushlani and Minneth Ranawana, who accompanied the group throughout the tour, engaging warmly with the families and adding to the celebratory spirit of the trip.

All expenses of the tour were borne by Ceylinco Life, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to rewarding customer loyalty through meaningful and memorable experiences that extend beyond conventional benefits.

The Malaysia tour is one of several experiential rewards offered under the ‘Family Savari’ promotion, which has become one of the most anticipated customer engagement initiatives in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector, consistently delivering unique opportunities for policyholders and their families to create lasting memories together.