Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
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 …
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 …
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 …
The BBM Hons in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree offered by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management at Uva Wellassa University has been awarded a 4-Star Accreditation by the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) for a period of four years. Significantly, it is the first-degree program of its kind in …
The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, proudly announces the first renewal of the UN Tourism TedQual Accreditation for its BBM Hons in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (HTE) degree programme. After initially earning this internationally recognized accreditation in 2023, the first degree programme in Sri Lanka to …
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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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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.
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 …
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 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, …