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Sania Mirza to continue as Centuary Mattresses’ brand ambassador till September 2020
MUMBAI: Centuary Mattresses – one of the India’s leading mattress brands, will be continuing its association with Sania Mirza till September 2020. The tennis star’s engagement as the brand ambassador of Centuary Mattresses which started in March 2018 will now continue till September 2020. This engagement also made the company an early mover amongst the Indian mattress companies, and to have a continuous association with a celebrity brand ambassador.
While commenting on the development, Centuary Mattresses executive director Uttam Malani said, “Our association with Sania Mirza was a step towards accelerating our growth plans for the brand. The synergies between the attributes of Centuary Mattresses and Sania Mirza’s personality have had a positive impact on our brand. Our continued association also enables us to rise our positioning and increase our focus on the premium segment.”
Centuary Mattresses has been continuously leading the product innovation in the Comfort and Bedding industry, offering varied range of products which are manufactured using advanced technology, and conforming to the highest norms. Sania Mirza also encourages people to dream big to achieve greater success and the importance of Power of Better Sleep to chase those dreams. Post successful launch of Signature Collection – inspired by its brand ambassador Sania Mirza, Centuary Mattresses has launched yet another collection under its umbrella – Hybrid Collection; which is the latest in mattress technology.
Sania Mirza will be seen across a fresh marketing campaign of the brand in the coming season; where she will be seen advocating to “Sleep like a Champion”.
“For the success of champion; one must understand how important it is to sleep like a champion. I am proud to continue my association with a brand such as Centuary – which has been offering the Power of Better Sleep to all those who dream to be a champion”, said Sania Mirza, on her continued association as the brand ambassador with Centuary Mattresses.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
