HNB PLC, in partnership with Visa, has awarded an HNB Visa Club Infinite Credit Cardholder a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final in New York New Jersey, including a fully paid experience for two.
The exclusive reward was offered through a special promotion for HNB Visa Club Infinite Credit Cardholders, with the winner selected through a raffle draw among customers who fulfilled the required minimum spending criteria.
Sharing his excitement, the winning cardholder said the recognition was an unforgettable experience, highlighting the convenience and range of benefits offered through the HNB Visa Club Infinite Credit Card. He expressed his appreciation to HNB and Visa for creating such a valuable opportunity.
HNB’s Premier Cards portfolio continues to provide customers with exclusive privileges, personalised benefits and global experiences, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to delivering greater value beyond traditional banking services.
As the official worldwide partner of FIFA, Visa continues to connect football fans with the sport through exclusive promotions and cardholder experiences around the world, transforming everyday payments into opportunities for extraordinary moments.
Commenting on the initiative, HNB Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne said the campaign was designed to provide Club Infinite cardholders access to experiences that go beyond everyday rewards.
He noted that linking card spending with the opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final created a meaningful and measurable way to deliver exceptional value to customers.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final will take place on 19 July 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which will host the championship match of the largest FIFA World Cup tournament to date. The 2026 edition will be the first FIFA World Cup featuring 48 participating nations, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ceyconnect and Lion Brewery Launch Sri Lanka’s First Long-Haul Electric Vehicle Prime Mover
Ceyconnect (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Ceyline Group, has introduced Sri Lanka’s first long-haul Electric Vehicle (EV) prime mover, deploying the vehicle within the outbound supply chain operations of Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC as part of an ongoing sustainability-focused partnership.
The introduction of the EV prime mover marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s logistics sector, extending the collaboration between Lion Brewery and Ceyline Group from energy-efficient warehousing solutions into cleaner and more sustainable transportation.
Previously, Ceyline Group supported Lion Brewery’s operations through the development of energy-efficient warehousing facilities. The latest initiative expands this commitment by introducing zero-emission heavy-duty transport solutions to the company’s logistics network.
Commenting on the initiative, Radesh Daluwatte, CEO of Ceyline Group, said the project represents a strategic effort to assess the potential of long-haul electric transport while demonstrating its commercial and economic feasibility.
He added that the initiative aims to accelerate sustainability across the logistics and maritime sectors while creating practical solutions that deliver environmental and business value.
Prabath Karunaratne, General Manager of Ceyconnect, said the deployment demonstrates that heavy-duty commercial transportation in Sri Lanka can achieve high performance while operating with zero emissions.
Meanwhile, Kaveen Gayathma, Senior Vice President of Outbound Logistics at Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, highlighted that integrating the EV prime mover represents another important investment in the company’s sustainability journey and cleaner energy transition goals.
Ceyconnect plans to gradually expand its electric vehicle fleet supporting Lion Brewery’s outbound logistics network, further strengthening the shift towards environmentally responsible freight transportation.
Operating across Sri Lanka’s logistics sector, Ceyconnect manages a diverse fleet ranging from delivery trucks to heavy-duty prime movers, while also providing multimodal rail-road logistics solutions for leading businesses. Through this initiative, the company continues to support the transition towards greener and more efficient supply chain operations.
HNB Rewards Visa Club Infinite Cardholder with Exclusive Access to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final
