Annual General Meeting of UWU Tourism Club – 2024
The AGM of UWU Tourism Club for the year 2024/2025 was held on 02nd August 2024 at the Technology Lecture Theatre with the participation of HTE undergraduates and the DTS staff members.
134th Archaeology Day
The third-year undergraduates of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management degree program at Uva Wellassa University participated in the 134th Archaeology Day celebration organized by the Department of Archaeology of Uva Province in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism (Uva Province) and funded by European Union and Solidaridad Network Asia on 07th July 2024. During …
Dainties 2024
“Dainties 2024” is a culinary and bartending competition that was organized for the first time in the Sri Lankan university system by second-year HTE undergraduates. This island-wide competition enabled creative culinary artists and bartenders to showcase their talents. Funded by Solidaridad Network Asia, Dainties 2024 consisted of a culinary competition and a bartending competition opened …
Fratenité 2024
The third Annual General Meeting of HTE alumni, “Fratenité 2024,” was successfully held on the 22nd of June 2024, at the Cocoloco Gardens, Polgasowita. The AGM commenced at 10:00 a.m. with the participation of about 40 HTE alumni members.
Sancharaka Udawa 2024
Annually organized by SLAITO, the “Sancharaka Udawa 2024” exhibition serves as a pivotal platform for tourism stakeholders. The Department of Tourism Studies actively participated Sancharaka Udawa at BMICH on 17th & 18th May 2024 showcasing the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree program. Led by third-year undergraduates, the promotional endeavors contributed to fostering industry engagement …
Launch of Culinary Operations Training Program – 2024
Uva Wellassa University’s Department of Tourism Studies has launched a six-month “Culinary Operations” training program for BBM Honours in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management undergraduates starting May 8th, 2024. The program, led by the department lecturers; Mr. Asanka Bandara, Mr. Kasun. Perera, and Mr. Kanishka Lakshan.
Galena 2024
Marking the biggest event of the HTE event calendar, “Galena 2024’’ was successfully organized under the theme of ‘Egyptian-Epicurean Journey to Egypt’ on 24th January 2024 at the university premises. Galena 2024 promised an extraordinary journey, blending the mysteries of ancient Egypt with the elegance of fine dining. This event seamlessly blends history with modern …
MOJO Workshop by Ada Derana
On January 23rd, 2024, Uva Wellassa University’s fourth-year undergraduate in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management department attended the “MOJO Workshop” as part of Galena 2024, led by TV Derana’s General Manager- Mr. K.C. Saranga and focused on enhancing students’ media and advertising techniques.
Exploring Culinary Wonders with Unilever Food Solutions
The “Exploring Culinary Wonders with Unilever Food Solutions” event was an unforgettable culinary experience held on January 10th, 2024 at the HTE Laboratory. Chef T.M.C. Tennakoon, Shakti Devan, and Executive Chef Saman Wijerathna conducted the workshop for the undergraduates.
Workshop on “Role of ICT for Tourism”
On January 16th, 2024, second-year students from the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management department attended a workshop at Library Auditorium of Uva Wellassa University, led by Mr. Dinuka Solangarachchi – Head of Sales & Marketing at 98 Acres Resort & Spa.