The inauguration ceremony of the Area Tour Guide Training Program – 2026 was held on 03 October 2026 at the Main Lecture Theatre, Uva Wellassa University. This Program is organized by the Ministry of Tourism – Uva Province, the program is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University, and the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM). A total of 66 candidates have enrolled in the program, which aims to strengthen professional tour guiding and enhance the quality of tourism experiences in the Uva Province.
