Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Department of Tourism Studies
Continuing its journey as an annual initiative dedicated to environmental awareness and sustainability, Soba Ruu 2026 was successfully held on 22nd May 2026 at the stage 15 & 16 of the Pekoe Trail.ย In collaboration with The Pekoe Trail Organization, the first-year undergraduates took part in this CSR initiative to contribute towards protecting nature and …
This special edition of CAMELLIA High Tea was organized in celebration of the renewal of the UNWTO TedQual Accreditation and the achievement of the APIEM Accreditation for the 4โ International Centre of Excellence of the Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. The event was held on 20th May 2026 at the …
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 …
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 …
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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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, …
The Ceremonial Event of World Tourism Day 2025 organized by the undergraduates of the HTE degree program was held on 14th November 2025 at the university premises under the theme of ‘sustainable transformation’. Senior Prof. Kolitha B. Wijesekara, Vice Chancelloir of Uva Wellassa University graced the event as the chief guest followed by Deans of …
Quizzy Buzzer, an annual quiz competition, was held successfully for the second consecutive year in parallel to the World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025, on 04th November 2025 at the Technology Auditorium of Uva Wellassa University. Prof. Imali Fernando, Ms. Chathuri Danthanarayana, Ms. Hirusha Amarawansha & Ms. Sammani Gamage from the Faculty of Management represented the …
World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025 – Quizzy Buzzer V.02 Read More »
A workshop on Tour Guiding was conducted successfully on 31st October 2025 as a part of World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025. Mr. Thushan Hansaka, alumnus of HTE degree program joined the workshop as the resource person and the undergraduates of the HTE degree program participated in this workshop.
In parallel to the World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025, the third-year undergraduates of the HTE degree programme organized a “Home Science Workshop” for the Advanced Level students of Uva Province. The workshop was held on 28th October 2025 from 08.30 a.m. onwards at the Library Auditorium.