Dr. R.S.S.W. Arachchi

Senior Lecturer- Grade I

BSc (Tourism Management)
PhD in Management
MBA in (Marketing) 

Email : rangana@mgt.sab.ac.lk/ranganashalika1980@gmail.com
Mobile : +94 719 058 140 

  • Tourism Marketing
  • Community-Based Eco-Tourism
  • Special Interest Tourism
  • Event Management

Books

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). An analysis of Eco-Tourism Practices in Eco resorts: A review of Sri Lankan Eco-Resorts, ISBN 978-620-0-09274-8, Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius

 Book Chapters

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Gnanapala, A. (2020). COVID – 19 and Tourism: Crisis and Challenges of Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka, COVID 19 Crisis: Policy Solutions and Way Forward to Rebuild Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Sector, Bharti Publications, India

 Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Rebuilding Tourism in Sri Lanka: Short- and Long-Term Approaches of the Sri Lankan Government to Mitigate the Impact of COVID 19 Global Pandemic, Crisis Management and Rebuilding of Tourism Development, Publication of Department of Economics, University of Colombo.

 Abeyratne, S.N., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). Eco Tourism or Green Washing? A Study on the Link between Green Practices and Revisit Intention of Eco Tourists: Future of Tourism in Asia, Publication of Springer, Singapore

 Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). The Application of SERVQUAL Model on Detecting Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention of Eco Tourists: A Study of Sri Lankan Eco Resorts: Future of Tourism in Asia, Publication of Springer, Singapore.

 Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Gnanapala, A. (2022). Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sustainability in Sri Lanka: The Dilemmas of Industry Sustainability: COVID 19 and the Tourism Industry- Sustainability, Resilience and New Directions, Routledge Publication

 Arachchi R.S.S.W., Sandaruwani J.A.R.C., Dinusha G.V.H. (2022) Connecting the Connected: How Is Sri Lanka Prepared to Respond to Digital Tourists? In: Hassan A. (eds) Technology Application in Tourism in Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5461-9_22

 

Journals/ Proceedings

Research area

Publication of full papers in journals/ conference proceedings

Vithanage, N. S., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2008). Community-based eco-tourism

with environmental conservation for sustainable development.

A case study in Kuruwita DS area, Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka.

 

 

The abstract was published in the Annual Symposium Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of Sabaragamuwa University- 2007, and full text was published in the Journal of Geo-informatics for Sustainable Development-2008

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Bandara, H.M.C.G. (2009). Determinants of labour turnover of lower-level employees in Sri Lankan hotels- A study of Club Palm Bay and Rosen Renaissance hotels

The abstract was published in the International Symposium Journal of Sabaragamuwa University- 2008, and the full text was published in the annual SUSL journal- 2009

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2009). The potential of developing caves as a Community Based Eco-Tourism (CBET) activity in Rathnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. A study of Batathota lena and Batadomba lena – Kuruwita DS area

The abstract was published in the International Symposium Journal of Sabaragamuwa University- 2008, and the full text was published in the annual SUSL journal- 2009

Thennakoon, W.D.N.S.M., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2010). Sustainability of eco-tourism practices in Sri Lanka- A case study of Hunas Falls Hotel

Wayamba Journal of Management- 2010

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Thennakoon, W.D.N.S.M (2011). Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a contemporary management practice to an organization hospitality industry: Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo

Wayamba Journal of Management- 2011

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2011). The impacts imposed by beach boys as tourism service providers on the tourism industry- A case study of Induruwa (Sri Lanka)

The International Symposium Journal of Sri Jayewardenepura University- 2011

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2012). Perception of the eco-tourism concepts and its practices in the hotel industry: The case in Eco resorts in Sri Lanka

Wayamba Journal of Management- 2012

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi. (2015). A comparison of Eco-Tourism Practices of Sri Lankan hoteliers with reference to the international standards

The Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Global Change, Volume 2 -2015 (online publication).

 

Proceedings of 7th Tourism Outlook conference, Kandalama, Sri Lanka

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi. (2015). Comparison of eco-tourism practices in Sri Lankan eco resorts from customer and supplier viewpoint

The International Journal of Liberal arts and Social Science, Volume 3, Number 6, August. – 2015

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi. (2015). Eco tourism practices of Sri Lankan eco-resorts: A supplier perspective analysis

The Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Volume 3 (Issue 5)-2015

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi. (2015). Eco-tourism practices in Sri Lankan eco-resorts: An analysis of satisfaction and behavioral intention of eco-tourists

The International Journal of Business and Social Science, Volume 6- No 10, October 2015

 

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi. (2016). A hoteliers perspective analysis of eco-resort concept: A study of Sri Lankan eco-resorts

 

The Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Global Change, Volume 3 -2016 (online publication)

 

Proceedings of 8th Tourism Outlook conference, Lombok, Indonesia

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Wijesundara, C.N.R., Amarasinghe, A.A.M.D. (2017). The study on the level of visitor satisfaction at different park attributes of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

International Journal of Research in Management Science and Technology, Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). Factors affecting to the less community participation inhomestayy tourism businesses: A study of homestay project of Heel-oya, Sri Lanka

ISSCR Conference proceedings-Vietnam- 2018

Dissanayake, D.M.K.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). Tourist attitudes of visitor management techniques in Sigiriya for the visitor experience quality.

ICMR Conference Proceedings- 2018

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Sampath, N.S.K.H.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). The impacts of tour guides’ servability on foreign tourist satisfaction: Study on Western Province, Sri Lanka.

ICMR Conference Proceedings- 2018

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). The effect of green practices on tourists’ behavioral intention: A study of hoteliers in Central Province of Sri Lanka

Peradeniya Management Review – Volume I Issue 2 (2019)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Perceptions and attitudes of female tourism graduates towards retention in the tourism industry: with special reference to Sri Lanka

Conference proceedings of 2nd Tourist Conference- Sustainable Tourism: Shaping a Better Future – Kasetsart University, Thailand -2020 (Online publication)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). An analysis of destination attributes for attracting international millennial to Kandy city, Sri Lanka

Post Conference Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICHOT), Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2020 (Online Publication)

Danthanarayana, C.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Impact of restaurant attributes on customer perceived value and customer satisfaction: special reference to beach restaurants in Southern coastal area, Sri Lanka

Post Conference Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICHOT), Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2020 (Online Publication)

Premarathna, U.A.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Consumer value-adding on Ramayana tourism in Sri Lanka

 

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) Volume 7, Issue 3 (2020) (Online publication)

Assella, A.P.N., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Relationship between job role stress and performance of non-managerial employees in travel agencies in Sri Lanka

Journal of Tourism Economics and Applied Research (JTEAR) Volume 4, Issue 1 (2020) (Online publication)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Gnanapala, W.K.A.C. (2020). Impact of COVID 19 and the future of tourism employments in Sri Lanka: A route to recovery and resilience

Journal of Management and Tourism Research Special Issue (2020) 15-26

Danthanarayana, C.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Role of restaurant attributes and customer perceived value in shaping customer satisfaction: A SEM based analysis in beach restaurants in the south coast, Sri Lanka

Journal of Management and Tourism Research Volume 3 Issue 2 (2020) 48-64

Mudunkotuwa, M.A.D.M., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). The impacts of consumers’ perceived risk on attitude and behavioral intention towards street food: A case study of Central Colombo

Journal of Tourism Economics and Applied Research (JTEAR) Volume 4, Issue 2 (2020) (Online publication)

Hamzayini, P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Residents’ perception of tourism impacts and attitude toward tourism development: A socio-cultural perspective analysis in Jaffna district.

Journal of Business Management (JBM), Volume 3, Issue II (2020) (Online publication)

Nawarathna, D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). A study on Sustainable Event Management Practices in Sri Lanka; Event Managers’ Perspective

Journal of Tourism and Sustainable Development Review (TSDR)

Volume 2, Issue 1 (2021) (Online Publication)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). Effect of Tourists harassments to the destination image and repeat visit intention of tourists: A case study of Sri Lanka

Journal of Management (JOM)

Volume 15, Issue 1(48-60) (2021) (Online Publication)

Wijesingha, P.R.D, Arachchi, R.S.S.W (2021), The Role of high-performance work practices and personality

traits on employee innovative work behaviors

Asian Journal of Management Studies (AJMS), Volume 1, Issue 2

Premarathna, U.A.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). Issues and challenges on developing and promoting Ramayana Trail Tourism in Sri Lanka.

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR),

Nawarathna, D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021).  Green Event Management Initiatives in Sri Lanka.

Journal of Responsible Tourism Management (JRTM).

 

Kothalawala, H.S, Arachchi, R.S.S.W (2021) Potential of developing scuba diving tourism in Sri Lanka: Scuba diving operators’ perspective

 

Journal of Tourism Economics and Applied Research (JTEAR) Volume 5, Issue 1 (2021) (Online publication)

Abstracts

Research area

Publication of abstracts 

Bandara, H.M.C.G., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2010). Country of origin effect on Sri Lankan consumers in purchasing automobiles

The abstract was published in the International Symposium Journal of Sabaragamuwa University- 2010

Sambhanthan, A., Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Thilakaratne, G.C.P. (2010). Trust inducing design features in Sri Lanka hotel web sites: A case study of greater Colombo hotels

The abstract was published in the International Symposium Journal of Sabaragamuwa University- 2010

 

 

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2013). A study on interpretation differences of the meaning of eco resorts by Sri Lankan hoteliers

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), University of Kelaniya- 2013

Thilakarathna, H.A.G.K., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). Impact of tourists’ harassments at beach Sites in Sri Lanka (A case study of Hikkaduwa Beach)

ICMR Conference abstracts book-

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

Priyanwada, A., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). A Study on the impact of online marketing factors on hotel room rates: Managerial perspective analysis

ICMR Conference proceedings abstracts book-

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

Sandunika, K.W.C., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). The impact of service quality on student’s satisfaction in private higher education institutes in Sri Lanka.

ICMR Conference proceedings abstracts book-

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2017

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi (2017). Service quality practices in Sri Lankan eco resorts: An analysis of satisfaction and behavioral intention of eco tourists.

ICSUSL Conference proceedings abstract book-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

 

 

Maheshi, G.K.G.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). Effects of Job stress on employee performance in star class hotels in Southern Province of Sri Lanka

1st MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2019

Mudunkotuwa, M.A.D.M., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). The impacts of consumers’ perceived risk on attitude and behavioral intention towards street food: A case study of Central Colombo

1st MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2019

 

Abstract book of The International Conference- Sustainable Tourism Development: Lessons Learned for South-East Asian Countries, VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam- 2019

Nayananjalee, M.A.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). Millennial travelers’ attitudes and beliefs on green hotels practices: A study on LEED and Green Globe certified hotels in Sri Lanka

1st MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2019

Sandamali, B.D.S., Arachchi. R.S.S.W. (2019). A study on travel motives of backpackers to visit Sri Lanka with special reference to Galle District

1st MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2019

Assella, A.P.N., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). The relationship between job role stress and job performance of non-managerial employees in travel agencies in Sri Lanka

ICMR Conference proceedings abstract book- 2019, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Kannangara, K.K.LC., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). A study on identifying the reasons for airline crew complaints during the stay at hotels

The abstract was published in the International Research Conference proceedings Uwa Wellassa University- 2020 (Online publication)

Danthanarayana, C.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Impact of restaurant attributes on customer perceived value and customer satisfaction: special reference to beach restaurants in Southern coastal area, Sri Lanka

The abstract was published in the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Wijesinghe, P.R.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). The role of personality traits and high-performance work practices on authentic hospitality innovative work behaviours

The abstract was published in the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Premarathna, U.A.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Issues and challenges on developing and promoting Ramayana trail tourism in Sri Lanka

The abstract was published in the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). An analysis of destination attributes for attracting international millennial to Kandy city, Sri Lanka

The abstract was published in the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Kurukulasooriya, W.A.B., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Reasons for the shortage of female tourist guides in the Sri Lanka tourism sector

2nd MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2020

Gangodawila, P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Identifying factors affecting to less foreign tourists visits to Wasgamuwa national park

2nd MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2020

Nanayakkara, S.R., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Study on the potential of developing medical tourism in Sri Lanka with special reference to the major private hospitals in Sri Lanka

2nd MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2020

Kothalawala, H.S., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Study on issues and challenges of developing recreational scuba diving with special reference to Trincomalee district diving centre operators

2nd MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2020

Dilhara, N.A.I., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Consumers’ attitude towards purchasing intention of green packages: A study on Hambantota district, Sri Lanka

2nd MURS (Management Undergraduates’ Research Session- Abstract book 2020

Conference Participation

Research area

Conference

Vithanage, N. S., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2008). Community-based eco-tourism with environmental conservation for sustainable development. A case study in Kuruwita DS area, Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka.

Annual Symposium of Social Sciences and Humanities of Sabaragamuwa University- 2007

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Bandara, H.M.C.G. (2009). Determinants of labor turnover of lower-level employees in Sri Lankan hotels- A study of Club Palm Bay and Rosen Renaissance hotels

The International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- 2008

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2009). The potential of developing caves as a Community Based Eco-Tourism (CBET) activity in Rathnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. A study of Batathota lena and Batadomba lena – Kuruwita DS area.

The International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- 2008

Bandara, H.M.C.G., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2010). Country of origin effect on Sri Lankan consumers in purchasing automobiles

The International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- 2010

Sambhanthan, A., Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Thilakaratne, G.C.P. (2010). Trust inducing design features in Sri Lanka hotel web sites: A case study of greater Colombo hotels

The International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- 2010

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2011). The impacts imposed by beach boys as tourism service providers on the tourism industry- A case study of Induruwa

(Sri Lanka)

The International Symposium of Sri Jayewardenepura University- 2011

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2013). A study on interpretation differences of the meaning of eco-resorts by Sri Lankan hoteliers

2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), University of Kelaniya- 2013

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2014). An analysis of the perception of eco-tourism concept of Sri Lankan hoteliers.

Tropical Tourism Outlook Conference, Kandalama, Sri Lanka, 2014

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2014). An analysis of eco-tourism practices of Sri Lankan Ecotourism sector.

 

2nd International conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management, Galadari, Hotel Sri Lanka, 2014 and Annual research session-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2014

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2015). Eco-tourism Practices of Sri Lanka: A supplier perspective analysis

Tropical Tourism Outlook Conference, Lombok, Indonesia 2015

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2016). Eco-tourism components practice in Sri Lankan Eco-resorts: Hotelier’s perspective analysis.

ISER Conference, Bangkok, Thailand- 2016

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid., Ali Khatibi (2017). Service quality Practices in Sri Lankan Eco Resorts: An Analysis of Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention of Eco-tourists

ICSUSL Conference Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

 

 

Thilakarathna, H.A.G.K., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). Impact of tourists’ harassments at beach Sites in Sri Lanka (A case study of Hikkaduwa Beach)

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2017

Priyanwada, A., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). A Study on the impact of online marketing factors on hotel room rates: Managerial perspective analysis

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

Sandunika, K.W.C., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2017). The impact of service quality on students’ satisfaction in private higher education institutes in Sri Lanka

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka- 2017

Arachchi, R.S.S.W., Wijesundara, C.N.R., Amarasinghe, A.A.M.D. (2017). The study on the level of visitor satisfaction at different park attributes of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

 

The 6th International Conference on “Paradigm Shift in Global Business Practices and Socio-Economic Development-Vishisht School of Management, Indore, India – 2017

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). Factors affecting to the less community participation in homestay tourism businesses: A study of homestay project of Heel-oya, Sri Lanka

ISSCR Conference, Vietnam- 2018

Dissanayake, D.M.K.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). Tourist attitudes of visitor management techniques in Sigiriya for the visitor experience quality

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2018

Sampath, N.S.K.H.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2018). The impacts of tour guides’ servability on foreign tourist satisfaction: Study on Western Province, Sri Lanka

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2018

 

Assella, A.P.N., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). The relationship between job role stress and job performance of non-managerial employees in travel agencies in Sri Lanka.

ICMR Conference, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2019

Mudunkotuwa, M.A.D.M., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2019). The impacts of consumers’ perceived risk on attitude and behavioral intention towards street food: A case study of Central Colombo

The International Conference- Sustainable Tourism Development: Lessons Learned for South-East Asian Countries, VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam- 2019

 

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Perceptions and attitudes of female tourism graduates towards retention in the tourism industry: with special reference to Sri Lanka

2nd Tourist Conference- Sustainable Tourism: Shaping a Better Future – Kasetsart University, Thailand -2020

Danthanarayana, C.P., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Impact of restaurant attributes on customer perceived value and customer satisfaction: special reference to beach restaurants in Southern coastal area, Sri Lanka

7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Wijesinghe, P.R.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). The role of personality traits and high-performance work practices on authentic hospitality innovative work behaviours

7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Premarathna, U.A.D., Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). Issues and challenges on developing and promoting Ramayana trail tourism in Sri Lanka.

7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2020). An analysis of destination attributes for attracting international millennial to Kandy city, Sri Lanka

7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management 2020 (ICHOT)

 



  • Junior Consultant and Senior Lecturer Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University From 01st August 2021 up to date. 
  • Head of the Department Department of Tourism Management From 25th September 2017 to 24th September 2020
  • Acting Head of the Department Department of Tourism Management From 22nd May 2017 to 01st June 2017
  • Programme Coordinator (MBA 2018 Intake) Faculty of Management Studies From 2018 to date
  • Student Counselor Faculty of Management Studies From 2009 to 2010 and From 2017 to 2018
  • Coordinator- Practical Training Unit Faculty of Management Studies From 01st May 2011 to 30th  April 2012
  • Coordinator- BSc. Hospitality Management Degree Programme Department of Tourism Management 2014/2015 period
  • Coordinator- Diploma in Ayurveda Therapy Department of Tourism Management 2013/2014 period
  • Department Coordinator- Gender Cell Faculty of Management Studies From 2018 to date
  • Member – Board of Study of Management Faculty of Management Studies From 2018 to date
  • Member – Quality Assurance Programme Faculty of Management Studies 2017
  • Member of the Welfare Committee  Faculty of Management Studies From 2018 to date
  • Member of the Environmental Sustainability Unit Faculty of Management Studies From 2018 to date
  • Member – Technical Evaluation Committee for procurement work of obtaining security service Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2020
  • Member- Bidding Evaluation Committee (AHEAD Project) Faculty of Management Studies
  • Chairman- Bidding Evaluation Committee (AHEAD Project) – Supply & Installation of Nvivo Software                                      Faculty of Management Studies 2021


  • Awards
    The best scholar in the discipline of Tourism- Sri Lanka Education
  • Leadership Awards- 2019
    Best Researcher of Faculty of Management Studies – 2021 (University Award)
  • Memberships
    Professional member of the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality
  • Lifetime member of Global Association for Humanities and Social Science Research (GAHSSR)
  • Editorial Board Member- Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management (ISSN 2328-2169)
  • Editorial Board Member- International Journal of Education Humanities and Social Science
  • Editorial Board Member- International Journal of Studies in Social Science Research (SSSR)
  • Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
  • Introduction to Tourism
  • Special Interest Tourism
  • Tourism Economics
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Destination Marketing
  • Service Quality Management
  • Principles of Management
  • Strategic Management and Hospitality Management