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Great Wall Restaurant celebrates milestone three decades as Sri Lanka’s favourite destination for Chinese cuisine
Great Wall Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd, recognized as an iconic, much-loved restaurant and favourite destination for Chinese cuisine in the country, is celebrating its momentous three decades of operations during the month of September with exciting offers, impressive expansion plans and specially curated new menu offerings.
The Great Wall restaurant chain is a subsidiary of Sumathi Holdings, among the largest and extensively diversified business conglomerates in Sri Lanka.
To commemorate the anniversary, Great Wall Restaurants is offering special dining deals including an extravagant ’30-30 offer’ signifying 30% OFF for 30 days during September. Additionally, customers who select the delivery option will receive a coupon sheet with every delivery to be used at a later date.
Thanking all valued customers, Great Wall is kicking-off anniversary celebrations by presenting golden tickets during the month of September to the lucky patrons who select the Great Wall delivery option.
The lucky winners will receive a ‘Golden Ticket’ valued at an unbelievable amount which they can use to get a feast delivered to their home safely. Adding to the excitement is the restaurant’s digital platforms which will be updated constantly with games and interactions for customers to win instant prizes and surprises through treasure hunts, mystery dish guesses, etc.
Further strengthening its relationship with different partners, Great Wall Restaurants is introducing amazing offers with partner channels including UberEats and PickMe plus exciting promotions through banking partners HSBC and Commercial Bank.
Celebrating the anniversary, the Great Wall culinary team has revamped 30 exciting and inspired dishes such as Spicy salt & pepper spareribs, Sichuan beef with tofu , Pork in julienne of capsicum, Aubergines with salted fish, Hokkien style fried rice noodles and many more to tantalize tastebuds. The celebratory menu offers an interesting choice not only for loyal Great Wall patrons but also for an audience who enjoy a gastronomic feast.
Capitalizing on its rich history and legacy as a veritable icon for 30 years, the Great Wall restaurant chain will embark on taking the brand to new locations and connecting with new customers providing them with a memorable culinary experience.
While serving delicious cuisine, customer satisfaction remains at the forefront of Great Wall’s business model, which leads to the brand extending its coverage including 30 key locations to excite the brand’s loyal customers and attract new ones.
Marking this milestone anniversary, Great Wall Restaurants aims to reaffirm its commitment to consistently serving delicious Chinese cuisine and ensuring every guest receives a satisfying meal and enjoyable experience, which customers have come to love and embrace over the past 30 years.
Toasting the anniversary, Chathula Sumathipala – Director Strategy & Business Development said, “Reaching 30 years is a testament and appeal to the Great Wall brand and our success is due to the enduring devotion of our loyal customers and dedicated employees. As we continue our remarkable journey, we will endeavour to take great pride in offering everyone who selects Great Wall restaurants, a genuinely distinctive dining experience, authentic Chinese cuisine and unmatched customer service.”
Great Wall customers and ardent fans are invited to participate in this momentous legacy celebration of 30 years and be informed of the exciting array of promotions on offer, subscribing to the SMS campaigns by simply calling 0112 508 555 / 011 2 785 510 or dropping a message on the Great Wall Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreatWallSL and Instagram pages https://www.instagram.com/greatwallrestaurants/
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Business
Another 43 Ceylinco Life sales officers graduate with diplomas in Financial Sales Management
A group of 43 sales officers of Ceylinco Life recently graduated with diplomas in Financial Sales Management, under a programme tailor-made for the life insurance market leader by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
Covering subjects such as Financial Planning, Communication, Analytical Skills Development, Time Management, Financial Markets, and Taxation among others, the bespoke diploma programme was introduced by Ceylinco Life to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of its sales personnel, and to nurture a highly proficient sales force capable of tapping into premier markets and delivering exceptional services to customers.
The nine-month course programme includes contemporary coursework, examinations and assignments to ensure a well-rounded education for the candidates.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Ceylinco Life Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer Samitha Hemachandra said the company had from its inception, placed special emphasis on developing and rewarding professionalism among the members of its sales force. “We led the way in equipping our sales professionals with digital tools, pushed them to obtain professional qualifications from leading international bodies relating to life insurance, to qualify for Million Dollar Round Table membership, and to improve their knowledge in finance,” he said. “As a result, they have earned the respect of the community and their peers, and built stable and lucrative careers with Ceylinco Life.”
SLIM President Prof. Jayantha N. Dewasiri said: “Promoting professional competence as a contributor to the economic growth of our country is one of the objectives of SLIM. In furtherance of this, we provide professional education to thousands of Sri Lankans every year, and are happy to support Ceylinco Life’s efforts to advance the careers of its sales officers though professional development. This is an example to other corporate entities.”
Ceylinco Life’s senior directors Messrs. Devaan Cooray and Palitha Jayawardena, Director/Deputy CEO Ranga Abeynayake, SLIM Vice President – Education & Research Dr Dilhan Sampath Jayatilleke, CEO Chamil Wickremasinghe other distinguished guests attended the graduation ceremony at the Ceylinco Life Auditorium.
Companies in the construction sector have been provided an opportunity to acquire new equipment through affordable leasing options created via a collaboration between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd., which represents global brands in construction machinery and equipment.
A memorandum of understanding signed by the two organisations provides for a series of special benefits to be provided to customers who purchase JCB and Kobelco branded construction equipment from Senok under a customised leasing package provided by Commercial Bank.
The benefits include special prices and lower interest rates, customised payment plans with attractive and affordable rentals, and the first three services at 50, 250 and 500 hours, free of charge.
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