Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
The AROMA 2025 High Tea event was a showcase of culinary arts and professional service, organized by first-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies. This event was held on 14th July 2025, as part of the Grand Opening Ceremony of the renovated HTE Laboratory, the event demonstrated the students’ practical competencies in event planning …
The third-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management at Uva Wellassa University successfully conducted a Hospitality and Tourism Awareness Program in conjunction with the Food and Craft Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Tourism – Uva Province. The awareness session, aimed at school students and the youth community of the Monaragala …
In parallel to the 20th anniversary celebrations of the university, a four-day exhibition was conducted at the university premises from 16th – 19th July 2025. This exhibition consists of stalls/forums from science, technology, medicine, engineering, management, and agriculture fields as well as cultural activities. The undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies conducted an informative …
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: “HTE Spark” Degree Promotion Stall at UWU Expo 2025 Read More »
The fourth episode of the GradGuides: Legacy Series organized by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association was successfully held on 26th June 2025 at the Library Auditorium. The fourth workshop titled “Air Transportation Management” was conducted by Mr. Isuru Pathirana, Airport Service Agent …
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On June 15, 2025, the Department of Tourism Studies, in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association, successfully conducted the third workshop under “GradGuides: The Legacy Series”, providing valuable industry exposure to undergraduate students. This insightful webinar was delivered by Ms. Jithmi De Silva, Assistant Reservations Manager at Courtyard by Marriott, who engaged with the 1st …
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On June 12, 2025, the Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association, hosted the second workshop under “GradGuides: The Legacy Series” at the Library Auditorium, Uva Wellassa University. This workshop was conducted by Mr. Hasitha Withanage, Senior Executive – Human Resource at Radisson Collection Resort – Galle, and he shared insights on his professional journey as well as …
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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 …
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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 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UWU Tourism Club (HTE Club) was successfully held on 28th April 2025 from 4:30 p.m. onwards at the Technology Lecture Theatre, with the presence of the Dean – Faculty of Management, Head – Department of Tourism Studies, all the academic staff members of the department, and HTE undergraduates. …
The 8th Annual General Meeting of the UWU Tourism Club – 2025/2026 Read More »