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HNB partners Aitken Spence for ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2022

06 Oct 2022 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

HNB PLC signed on as the exclusive banking partner to Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt), the Official Travel Agent (OTA) in Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, to offer cricket fans with exciting benefits. 


Through this partnership, HNB will be offer a 0 percent instalment plan for up to 24 months during the promotional period for all travel packages to Australia purchased through Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt). 


“We are pleased to have exclusively partnered with the official travel agent of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2022. Given the current situation, we believe that this collaboration will provide financial benefits to all those who wish to witness the match on-site and travel to Australia for other leisure and business activities,” HNB Head of Cards, Gauthami Niranjan said. 


The T20 World Cup 2022 will be held in Australia from the 16th of October to the 13th of November 2022. With a total of 45 matches being played across seven host cities by 16 teams, this international tournament will bring people of all ages, backgrounds, and countries together in a celebration of cricket, culture, and entertainment. 


“We are delighted to be working with HNB to offer all cricket fans in Sri Lanka the opportunity to enjoy the exciting T20 cricket matches that are to be held across Australia. We hope that many will make use of this opportunity to support the Sri Lankan team. A sporting event of this magnitude definitely attracts the sports enthusiast and we hope they find time to visit family and friends as well during the visit,” said Nalin Jayasundera - Managing Director of Aitken Spence Travels


Moreover, as the official travel agent, Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) has direct access to the booking system. Therefore, it is taking an active role in assisting fans to book their tickets to any and all cricket matches across the globe.