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Spas in SL allowed to bring in foreign massage therapists!

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2 years ago

October 30, 2022

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Due to a shortage of experienced male and female spa therapists in the country, the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority (SLTDA) has decided to grant permission for registered hotels to employ therapists from overseas, SLTDA Director General Upali Ratnayake said.

He said that several hotel owners have pointed out to the SLTDA that many foreign tourists visiting the country are looking forward to having spa therapy in hotels, but due to the lack of experienced female and male therapists for it, many spas in leading hotels have been closed.

Mr. Ratnayake said that permission was granted according to a request made by the hotel owners.

“Although a plan had been implemented earlier to recruit spa therapists under an NVQ certificate through the Ayurveda Department, it had to be suspended due to strong opposition from Ayurvedic doctors’ associations,” Ratnayake said.

A total of 469 hotels, including luxury hotels, have registered with the SLTDA that has made a decision to grant a one-year visa for foreign male and female spa therapists to work here.

Meanwhile, Sanath Ukwatta, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Hotel Association (SLHA), stated that due to social misconceptions about working as spa therapists in hotels, most local workers are hesitant to work in hotels.

Ukwatta further said that the country has lost a lot of foreign exchange due to the closure of massage centres in hotels.

Tourism State Minister Mrs. Diana Gamage said that if it is possible to train experienced spa therapists in this country, it is possible to get employment opportunities in Thailand, Singapore, Maldives and other countries, to bring the necessary dollars to the country.

(dailymirror.lk)

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CPC slashes fuel prices

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April 30, 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

Accordingly,

– Petrol (92) has been reduced by Rs.3/- to Rs. 368/– Petrol (95) has been reduced by Rs. 20/- to Rs. 420/-
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Supreme Global Holdings enters bidding to acquire SriLankan shares

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2 days ago

April 29, 2024

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Supreme Global Holdings, a conglomerate owned by R.M. Manivannan, has entered the bidding process to acquire shares of the national carrier – SriLankan Airlines.

According to a media release by the company issued in this regard, the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, which concluded last week (Apr 27), saw the participation of Supreme Global, under Sherisha Technologies Private Limited.

Sherisha Technologies Private Limited, formerly known as SunEdison Energy India Private Limited.

Last week it was reported that six (06) Request for Qualification (RfQ) were received from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in SriLankan Airlines Limited.

Sherisha Technologies Private Limited was among the six entities.

Supreme Global Holdings is also known for having formed a robust consortium including MBS Investments, the investment arm of the Private Office of Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani of Qatar.

Apart from its recent bidding for SriLankan Airlines, Supreme Global Holdings previously assisted Sri Lanka during the energy crisis faced in 2022, by extending over USD 1.5 billion in credit to Sri Lanka, along with innovative payment solutions such as accepting Sri Lankan rupees for oil payments.

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Oriflame exiting Sri Lanka due to economic challenges

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3 days ago

April 28, 2024

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Oriflame, a global beauty company, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Sri Lankan market effective 15 May 2024, citing a range of economic challenges that have made its operations unsustainable.

In a statement released, Oriflame expressed deep regret over its departure from Sri Lanka, a market it has been a part of since 1997. Despite years of dedication and resilience in the face of various challenges, the company cited a confluence of factors that have rendered its operations untenable.

“Unfortunately, despite our efforts, the macroeconomic environment, characterised by a series of financial crises, the global impact of COVID-19, stringent import restrictions, fluctuating exchange rates, increased operational costs and regulatory changes has significantly hindered our operations. These factors have made it unsustainable for us to continue our business in the foreseeable future,” it added.

Oriflame expressed gratitude to its brand partners, leaders, staff and stakeholders for their unwavering support, dedication and contributions over the years. Special acknowledgment was given to top leaders who have played integral roles in the company’s growth and success, being part of the top 15 council over the years.

This decision was not reached lightly. We have always been committed to nurturing the Oriflame dreams in Sri Lanka. However, the combination of these economic and operational challenges means that the outlook for our business in Sri Lanka does not align with our expectations for long-term profitability and growth,” the statement read.

The company concluded by expressing gratitude for the partnership with its stakeholders and extended best wishes for their future endeavours.

(www.ft.lk)
(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by www.ft.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)