Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
On May 27, 2025, the Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association, hosted the first insightful and inspiring workshop under “GradGuides: The Legacy Series” at the Technology Lecture Theatre, Uva Wellassa University. This special event featured Mr. Oshadha Bamunuarachchi, an HTE alumni member who is now working at MSC Cruises, and he shared …
The team “Ayu-Ayurvedhic Medical Village” emerged as the second runners-up at the Tourism Innovation Proposal Competition (Team Category) in the inaugural Sri Lanka MICE Tourism Conclave 2025. The awarding ceremony was held on 24th May 2025 in parallel to the Sancharaka Udawa 2025 exhibition, and Hon. Deputy Minister in Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, graced the event …
The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism – Uva Province, actively participated in Sancharaka Udawa 2025, a premier travel and tourism exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO). This exhibition was held on 23rd and 24th May 2025 at …
The first-ever members’ evening of the Pekoe Trail Organization was held on 3rd April 2025 at Monsoon Colombo. This was an exclusive evening to celebrate the founding Members of The Pekoe Trail that brought together key supporters, partners, and trail enthusiasts who have played a vital role in shaping the journey of The Pekoe Trail. Mr. Dhananjaya …
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Soba Ruu 2025, held on January 29th at B/Sirisumana Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla, was an impactful environmental initiative organized by first-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University. The event featured tree planting and engaging workshops for primary students, conducted creatively through group activities, drawing, and painting. Gifts were awarded to students who illustrated the theme "Protect …
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Galena 2025; the annual signature event organized by the third-year undergraduates of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Degree Programme offered by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management of Uva Wellassa University was successfully held on 15th January 2025 at the university premises. The event, launched in 2015, was designed to provide students with practical …
