Student Life

VIP Luncheon 2026

A VIP lunch was organized by the third-year students of the BBM Hons in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Degree Programme on 8th August 2026 at the HTE Laboratory of Uva Wellassa University. The event was conducted in parallel with the 500th meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD), hosted by the University. …

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๐„๐ง๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ƒ๐Œ๐’ ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐’ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ

The third-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka participated in a Workshop on DMS ITOS conducted on 04th August 2026 via Zoom. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Aruna Basnayake, AGM โ€“ Digital Engineering & Strategic Solutions at DMS Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., providing students …

๐„๐ง๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ƒ๐Œ๐’ ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐’ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ Read More »

Sustainability Checked โ€“ In: Creating Awareness on Sustainable Tourism and Food Safety Certifications

The Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, successfully conducted the โ€œSustainability Checked โ€“ Inโ€ Workshop on 04th August 2026 for the 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates of the BBM (Hons) in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Degree Program. The workshop focused on creating awareness about the concept of sustainable tourism and …

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๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ

As a part of their field-based learning, On 22th July 2026, undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka visited Jetwing Yala, Shangri-La Hambantota, Jetwing Kaduruketha, and Cinnamon Wild Yala. The visits provided students with valuable practical exposure to luxury hospitality, sustainable tourism, hotel operations, cultural authenticity, …

๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ Read More »

NGAP Aviation Awareness Program

On 13 July 2026, Students of the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University, participated in the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Aviation Awareness program, titled “Career Pathways to the Aviation Industry,” organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL). The program provided valuable insights into the diverse career …

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Experiencing Hospitality Excellence at Goldi Sands Hotel

Second-year undergraduates in Department of Tourism Studies participated in an educational visit to Goldi Sands Hotel on 12th June 2026. The visit enabled students to explore the operational aspects of a leading beach hotel, gaining first-hand exposure to hotel departments, service delivery processes, and quality management practices. Through interactive sessions with the hotel’s management team, …

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Field Visit to Suriya Resort, Waikkal

The second-year undergraduates participated in an educational field visit to Suriya Resort, Waikkal on 12 June 2026. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to resort operations, guest service excellence, and hospitality industry best practices. Through interactions with experienced professionals, students gained practical insights into delivering quality guest experiences and managing resort operations, strengthening the …

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Fire Safety Training and Fire Drill

The Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Litro Gas Lanka Limited, successfully conducted a Fire Safety Training and Fire Drill on 10th June 2026 to enhance safety awareness and emergency preparedness among students. The training provided participants with essential knowledge of fire prevention, safety procedures, emergency response techniques, …

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