Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
HTE Colours is inspired by the world-famous religious and cultural festival called Holi and it was first added to the HTE event calender in 2023. The event was organized by second-year HTE undergraduates The event was organized aiming to develop fraternity among different races within the university. The main goal of HTE Colors is to …
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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The “Royal Divine” VIP Lunch Event, held on September 7, 2024, was a remarkable celebration organized by second-year undergraduates of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management degree program at Uva Wellassa University. Featuring an elegant “Black and White Gala” theme and the slogan “Taste the Art of Fine Dining,” the event welcomed 45 esteemed guests, …
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.
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” 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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.