Month: February 2026

Field Visit: Sustainability in Style at DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort

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On 20th January 2026, second-year undergraduates participated in a field visit to DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort as part of their experiential learning in sustainable hospitality management. The resort provided an ideal setting for students to observe sustainability practices implemented within an upscale resort environment. The department extends its sincere gratitude for the hotel …

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Webinar on “Hospitality Information Systems”

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The third-year undergraduates joined a webinar on Hospitality Information Systems conducted by Mr. A.J. Pragash, Front Office Manager of 98 Acres Resort & Spa on 04th January 2026. The students were able to learn how  information systems shape up the hospitality sector through this valuable webinar.

Workshop on “Sustainability in Practice”

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A workshop on “Sustainability in Practice” was successfully held on 25th November 2025 at the Library auditorium of university premises. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Ashan Karunananda, General Manager (Sustainability & Business Development) at Thema Collection for the second year undergraduates. The workshop focused on the sustainability practices in hotel operations where undergraduates were …

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GradGuides: The Legacy Series – The Seventh Episode

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On 06th February 2026, a career development workshop titled “Career Awareness and Goal Setting” was conducted for first-year HTE undergraduates under the Grad Guide Series (Episode 7). The session was facilitated by Mr. Namal Gangananda, Assistant Manager – Sales at Brown Hotels & Resorts. The workshop aimed to introduce students to career pathways within the …

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Galena 2026: The Mystical and Magical Paradise

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Galena 2026; the signature event organized by the third-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies was successfully held on 05th February 2026 at the university premises. Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara graced the occasion as the chief guest. Ms. Anusha Gokula Fernando – Chief Secretary (Uva Province), Mr. Upali Jayasekara – Secretary, …

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