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Galena 2025: Relish the Royal Taste

Galena 2025; the annual signature event organized by the third-year undergraduates of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Degree Programme offered by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management of Uva Wellassa University was successfully held on 15th January 2025 at the university premises. The event, launched in 2015, was designed to provide students with practical …

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Celebrating Achievement: Department of Tourism Studies of Uva Wellassa University Named Best in Tourism Education at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024

The Sri Lanka Tourism Awards, a hallmark of excellence in the travel and tourism industry, returned in 2024 to honour outstanding achievements of individuals and groups. Among the distinguished honorees, the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University was awarded the “Best University Hospitality and Tourism Program” under the Tourism Education and …

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Sri Lanka Convention Bureau Partners with Uva Wellassa University to Promote MICE Tourism and Develop Future Professionalsls

The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with Uva Wellassa University, successfully organized an interactive educational session aimed at promoting Sri Lanka as a prime destination for international, regional, and domestic conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and incentive travel. The event which was held on 17 December at Uva Wellassa University, saw the enthusiastic participation of …

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Unity in Diversity: Uva Wellassa University Marks a Vibrant Holy Festival

The “HTE Colours 2024,” organized by the Department of Tourism Studies at the Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University, took place on December 10, 2024. The vibrant event was graced by the Chief Guest, Vice Chancellor Senior Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara, and featured an exciting lineup of dance performances, food stalls offering a variety of …

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Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Rooms Division Management Training Centre

The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Rooms Division Management Training Centre for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management undergraduates was held on 18th October 2024. Vice Chancellor, Senior. Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Deans of the Faculties, academic and administrative staff members, and undergraduates participated in this event.

Inauguration Ceremony of Diploma in Professional Business Coaching

The Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Uva Wellassa University launched the Diploma in Professional Business Coaching. The inauguration ceremony was held on 08th September 2024 at the Technology Lecture Theatre and Senior Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara, Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University graced the occasion …

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