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‘Explore Sri Lanka’ winner Upali Seneviratne receiving his reward from Nations Trust Bank Head of Cards Niluka Gunatilaka and Cinnamon Resorts Head of Sales and Marketing/John Keells Group Vice President Romesh Walpola
Nations Trust Bank American Express Cardmembers were given the opportunity to win an all-expense paid journey around the country with its latest promotion ‘Explore Sri Lanka’.
The promotion which concluded on 30 June required Cardmembers to pump fuel for just Rs. 2,500 or more to be eligible to win this fantastic trip. At the end of the promotion, one Cardmember and a companion was awarded with an all-expense journey around the country.
As the winner, Upali Senevirathne received a complimentary stay at six Cinnamon resorts for two, on full board basis. The winner will be able to create memories and indulge in unique experiences, by staying at the different Cinnamon resorts; Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon, Cinnamon Wild Yala, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala for a true island adventure. The entire holiday experience includes a chauffeur driven luxurious ride, inclusive of fuel allowing the winner to indulge in the beautiful landscape and unique towns whilst heading to the six destinations.
Furthermore, the winner will also receive two complimentary tickets on Cinnamon Air.
As the proud winner, Upali Senevirathne said, “I am honoured to be a Nations Trust Bank American Express Cardmember for over a decade. What always impressed me over the years, was their continuous efforts to stay connected and have a true relationship with me. As a person who loves to travel and experience new things, being able to win a free trip to explore the country is truly an amazing feeling.”
Speaking at the event, Nations Trust Bank Head of Cards Niluka Gunatilaka said, “Nations Trust Bank American Express always strives towards developing experiences charged with excitement for our Cardmembers. ‘Explore Sri Lanka’ is one such initiative which we developed keeping in mind to give the best to our Cardmembers. Our core area of focus this time around was to make a platform for every Cardmember to take advantage of this opportunity. They simply had to pump fuel using the card as they would on any given day. We take pride in having a large and loyal customer base, and this encourages and motivates us to keep on improving ourselves to provide the best for them.”
“We have partnered with Nations Trust Bank American Express on many occasions and continue to do so because our strategic partnership is a perfect fit for what our brand believes in. We aspire to be the benchmark for the hotel industry in the region and the hotel brand of choice for both local and global travelers by offering them authentic experiences. We are committed to keeping our customers engaged with our brand, by generating excitement around our unique services and flamboyant events. The winner of ‘Explore Sri Lanka’ will surely experience the rich diversity of the island whilst staying at our vibrant and iconic resorts,” said Romesh Walpola, Head of Sales and Marketing, Resorts Sector at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Vice President, John Keells Group.