Viluxur Tourism opts for Softlogic’s luxury King Long buses
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Softlogic Automobiles (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings, sole distributor and marketer of the all-new King Long range of passenger transport vehicles, handed over two brand-new luxury vehicles to Viluxur Tourism (Pvt.) Ltd, at an event organised at The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo.
The event was graced by Softlogic Holdings PLC Director Business Development Kevin Chang, Managing Director Shafraz Fazley, Viluxur Tourism (Pvt.) Ltd Director Cammy Gunasekara and Softlogic Automobiles (Pvt.) Ltd Head of Operations Shehan de Tissera.
Viluxur Tourism (Pte) Ltd is a leader in inbound travel in China and the Maldives, with a strong local presence. The company offers unparalleled services to the luxury tourism market with a truly international team.
The two brand-new King Long XMQ6117Y luxury 45 seater ‘black beauties’ were customized according to Viluxur Tourism’s requirements including, luxury interior, in-built televisions and DVD players, refrigerator and a PA system. The bus was custom built for the client with specified body colour and branding, customized seat fabric and is fully equipped for the luxury tourism sector. The King Long new bus range embraces the traditional international design with rounded and smooth body line, resulting in a classical look. The interior adopts top-notch structure, with split type luggage rack, top interior air duct and front and back molding roof.
Fazley speaking at the occasion said, “The ethos of Viluxur is to strive for perfection, exceed expectation and be recognized as an emerging leader in hospitality in the region. Within that context, our requirement was very unique as we serve a very sophisticated luxury tourism market globally. Softlogic Automobiles came up with a solution through the brand King Long and it was exactly what we were looking for. We are delighted about the meticulous attention, the quality of the end product and confident about the excellent service that Softlogic portrayed with professionalism throughout the whole process. I would also like to mention the role played by Bank of Ceylon for backing us with financing the two vehicles.”
Tissera opined, “Softlogic Automobiles has gradually diversified to become a complete transport solutions provider in Sri Lanka. Our internationally-trained technical team will provide mechanical repair and servicing, accident repairs and body shop repairs further taking care of our valued customers. King Long, together with Softlogic, pays close attention to changes in user requirements as well as the industry trends and will continue to innovate through leading technology resulting in a quality product.”
Softlogic Automobiles introduced the luxury King Long Bus range end of last year which includes the XMQ6900Y and XMQ6117Y bus models and King Long Kingo Passenger Vans and Mini Vans. The bus range, which comprises of buses of 29, 37, 45, 49 and 59 seats, is powered by the latest German technology. The Kingo van is a full option 15-seater passenger van with leather interior and a 2.5L inter cool turbo engine.
