Sampath Cards has announced an exclusive partnership with Hilton Colombo, offering its premium cardholders the opportunity to indulge in a world of wellness, elegance, and convenience through a specially curated Hilton Sports Centre Membership plan.

Available only to Sampath Visa Infinite, Visa Signature, Mastercard World, and American Express Platinum Ultramiles Credit Cardmembers, this premium lifestyle collaboration offers 20% off the Hilton Sports Centre membership fee, along with a 12-month 0% interest Extended Settlement Plan. The promotion is valid until 31st December 2025, enabling cardholders to begin their fitness journey on their terms, affordably and luxuriously. Special rates also apply for immediate family members of eligible cardholders, with family membership covering the husband, wife, and two children under 18 years of age.

Members who avail themselves of this exclusive offer will also enjoy a suite of privileges that extend beyond the gym. These include 50% off the breakfast buffet at Graze Kitchen for the cardholder, 35% off Hilton Laundry services, 25% off spa treatments, and 15% off the total bill at all outlets, excluding Café Kai, for groups of up to six guests.

In addition to these benefits, the Hilton Sports Centre offers a wide range of premium facilities, subject to availability. These include a fully equipped cardio and weight gym, complimentary access to the swimming pool, sauna room, steam room, and jacuzzi, as well as the squash court. Cardholders also enjoy parking during their workout period, with access to shower and towel facilities, and a locker provided for the duration of their visit.

SampathCards continues to curate experiences that go beyond transactional benefits, offering meaningful lifestyle privileges that resonate with the evolving preferences of its premium clientele. The Hilton Sports Centre Membership plan exemplifies this approach, providing cardholders with exclusive perks that enhance everyday living through health, dining, and leisure.

The latest offering brings wellness into sharper focus within the Sampath Cards lifestyle portfolio, aligning physical well-being with the Bank’s vision of delivering complete lifestyle support. Access to premium fitness facilities and tailored privileges introduces a refined balance between convenience, care, and sophistication.

Beyond enhancing cardholder satisfaction, this initiative reinforces Sampath Bank’s position in the premium lifestyle space while encouraging increased engagement across sectors such as wellness and hospitality. For more details, cardholders are encouraged to contact Sampath Bank or reach Hilton Colombo directly via 011 2 492 492 or Latasha.Wijeyaratne@Hilton.com.

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Melwa Hotels & Resorts (Pvt) Ltd has been announced as the only prequalified company to have put forward a bid for the divestiture of the shares held by the Government of Sri Lanka in Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd (HDL), the owning company of the Colombo Hilton. 

According to the State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit, the government acting through the Ministry of Finance in October 2023 called for an Expression of Interest (EoI) from interested parties for the divestiture of the shares held by the government in HDL. 

Nine responses were received and after evaluation by the Cabinet-appointed Special Project Committee (SPC) and the Special Cabinet-Appointed Negotiating Committee (SpCANC), four bidders were prequalified for the Request for Proposal (RfP) stage.  

Issuing a statement, the State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit said RfPs were called for from the prequalified bidders in May 2024. During the buy-side due diligence, two prequalified bidders withdrew from the divestiture process. 

The deadline for the submission of proposals ended at 2 pm on Wednesday (July 10) and of the two remaining prequalified bidders, only one, Melwa Hotels & Resorts (Pvt) Ltd, had submitted an offer. 

The SPC and SpCANC will now evaluate this offer against the terms and conditions set out in the RfP and in accordance with the Special Guidelines on Divestiture of State-Owned Enterprises as approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. 

During the evaluation process, the SpCANC is mandated to further discuss this offer with the proposer. Thereafter, the recommendation of SpCANC will be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers for its decision. 

Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte Ltd is the Transaction Advisor acting alongside Platinum Advisors for this divestiture. (Newswire)

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The government has received a total of nine (09) Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in Hotel Developers Lanka Limited.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance said in October 2023, that the government, via the Ministry of Finance, called for EOIs from potential investors for the acquisition of shares in Hotel Developers Lanka Limited. 

The deadline for the submission of proposals ended at 2 pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. 

The Ministry said the EOIs received were considered by the Opening Committee appointed by the Special Cabinet Appointed Negotiating Committee. 

Nine (09) EOIs were received and will be evaluated as per the Special Guidelines on Divestiture of State-Owned Enterprises approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in July 2023, the ministry said. 

The Finance Ministry added that Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte Ltd and its advisory partner Platinum Advisors Pte. Ltd, as Transaction Advisors for the divestiture of Hotel Developers Lanka Limited, will continue to advise the government. 

Hotel Developers Lanka Limited (HDL) is a 100 % government-owned, public-listed Company owning Hilton Colombo. (NewsWire)

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