Month: May 2026

GradGuides: The Legacy Series – Empowers Future Hospitality Professionals

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On 25 May 2026, conducted a career development workshop titled “Empowers Future Hospitality Professionals” for second-year undergraduates. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Sakna Jananjalee Jayasinghe, a proud alumna of Uva Wellassa University and currently serving as an Executive in Learning & Development at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The program focused on key areas including …

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Soba Ruu 2026

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Continuing its journey as an annual initiative dedicated to environmental awareness and sustainability, Soba Ruu 2026 was successfully held on 22nd May 2026 at the stage 15 & 16 of the Pekoe Trail.  In collaboration with The Pekoe Trail Organization, the first-year undergraduates took part in this CSR initiative to contribute towards protecting nature and …

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Celebrating Excellence: Accreditation Felicitation Ceremony

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BBMHons in (Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management) degree program proudly celebrates the UN Tourism TedQual Accreditation (1st Renewal) and Accreditation for 4* International Centre of Excellence from Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management. The felicitation ceremony to celebrate these two milestones held on 20th May 2026 at the Senate Hall of the university with the …

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𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔 – 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

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This special edition of CAMELLIA High Tea was organized in celebration of the renewal of the UNWTO TedQual Accreditation and the achievement of the APIEM Accreditation for the 4★ International Centre of Excellence of the Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. The event was held on 20th May 2026 at the …

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔 – 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Read More »

MICE Awareness Program 2026

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The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, successfully organized the MICE Tourism Awareness Program On 20th of May 2026. The program provided students with valuable insights into the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector, highlighting its growing importance …

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GradGuide: The Legacy Series – Workshop on Career Pathways, Soft Skills and Professional Grooming

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On 18th May 2026, The Department of Tourism Studies successfully conducted the “Building Career Pathways, Soft Skills and Professional Grooming for Undergraduates” workshop as part of the Grad Guide: The Legacy Series for first-year undergraduates. The workshop aimed to enhance students’ career awareness, professional readiness, and personal development skills required for success in the hospitality …

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Sancharaka Udawa 2026

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The 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies proudly participated in Sancharaka Udawa 2026, the country’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, showcasing its academic excellence and contributions to the tourism and hospitality sector. The university’s exhibition stall highlighted the BBM (Hons) in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree programme, students’ creative projects, game …

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