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Flemingo Liners partnered the SLIM (Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing), to offer all members of the SLIM body a 50% return offer on the ferry. The offer will be valid on 30 November and 7 December.
Extending the offer to the corporate community, Flemingo Liners welcomes from the businessman to those traveling for leisure purposes onboard.
The Ferry is being well received by both countries, within months of its entrance and continues to grow with the introduction of additional features that augment the journey of the passenger.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. Prasad Galhena Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation, GSA for Flemingo Liners stated “We are extremely grateful to extend our services to a well renowned marketing entity such as SLIM. Through this partnership we hope to propel our services to the business community, and bring on board a variety of exciting services to all those who desire to cruise in comfort.”
Since its inception, SLIM has been promoting marketing excellence and elevating the status of marketing in Sri Lanka.
A member of the Asia Marketing Federation, which is affiliated to the World Marketing Association the SLIM has taken responsibility to foster the development, growth and wider acceptance of marketing as a key management function and to advise and assist on the formation, implementation and appraisal of national policies on any matters connected with marketing with marketing, locally and globally.
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) President Thushara Perera said: “We are honoured to travel to India on an elite ferry service.
We hope to patronise services such as this which enhance the travel experience for all Sri Lankan’s and contribute to the growth and development of economic ties between India and Sri Lanka.”
Flemingo Liners CEO P. K. Thimmayya said, “Flemingo Liners, given its popularity, is set to introduce many new features to its existing string of services on-board. New additions due on board include a spa with an array of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments, a casino and a coffee shop. In partnering the SLIM body, we hope to take the ferry service to greater heights and make the cruising experience different and enjoyable for all our passengers.”
“SLIM’s aim is to carry out varies incentive programmes to its members to add value to their membership.
This is one initiative that we have long awaited and is ideal for marketers to relax and unwind. Being coupled with the holiday season, I am certain all SLIM Members will appreciate and make use of this special offer by Flemingo Liners and CSCL” said SLIM Membership Division Project Chairman Prasad Hewagama.