Welcome to the news section of our website!
Our goal is to keep you informed of the latest developments and events in the world of tourism, both within our university and beyond. Here you'll find updates on our programs, departmental activities, and student achievements, as well as the news related to the tourism industry.
01 July 2026
Annual General Meeting of UWU Tourism Club: 2026/27
The AGM of UWU Tourism Club was held on 1st July 2026 at the Technology Lecture Theatre with the participation...
17 June 2026
Dainties 2026: Season III
Dainties 2026 is the annual national culinary and bartending competition organized by the second-year...
03 June 2026
I-HOST 2026 Champions
Congratulations to our outstanding team from the Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University,...
25 May 2026
GradGuides: The Legacy Series - Empowers Future Hospitality Professionals
On 25 May 2026, conducted a career development workshop titled “Empowers Future Hospitality Professionals”...
20 May 2026
Celebrating Excellence: Accreditation Felicitation Ceremony
BBMHons in (Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management) degree program proudly celebrates the UN Tourism...
20 May 2026
𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔 – 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
This special edition of CAMELLIA High Tea was organized in celebration of the renewal of the UNWTO TedQual...
20 May 2026
MICE Awareness Program 2026
The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration...
18 May 2026
GradGuide: The Legacy Series – Workshop on Career Pathways, Soft Skills and Professional Grooming
On 18th May 2026, The Department of Tourism Studies successfully conducted the “Building Career Pathways,...
16 May 2026
Sancharaka Udawa 2026
The 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism Studies proudly participated in Sancharaka Udawa...
19 April 2026
Department of Tourism Studies Achieves Second Global Milestone with APIEM 4-Star Accreditation
The BBM Hons in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree offered by the Department of Tourism...
01 April 2026
HTE Degree Renews Prestigious UN Tourism TedQual Accreditation
The Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, proudly...
18 February 2026
Webinar on "Hospitality Information Systems"
The third-year undergraduates joined a webinar on Hospitality Information Systems conducted by Mr. A.J....
18 February 2026
Workshop on "Sustainability in Practice"
A workshop on “Sustainability in Practice” was successfully held on 25th November 2025 at...
06 February 2026
GradGuides: The Legacy Series – The Seventh Episode
On 06th February 2026, a career development workshop titled “Career Awareness and Goal Setting” was conducted...
05 February 2026
Galena 2026: The Mystical and Magical Paradise
Galena 2026; the signature event organized by the third-year undergraduates of the Department of Tourism...
31 January 2026
GradGuides: The Legacy Series – The Eighth Episode
A webinar on “Overbooking Management & Emerging Trends in Revenue Management” was conducted on 31st...
24 January 2026
Webinar on "Natural Resource Conservation & Tourism Facility Development"
The third-year undergraduates joined a webinar on “Natural Resource Conservation & Tourism...
22 January 2026
Workshop on "Interview Facing, Personal Branding & Workplace Etiquette"
A career development workshop on “Interview Facing, Personal Branding, and Workplace Etiquette”...
20 January 2026
Workshop on "Destination Management & Marketing"
On 20th January 2026, a workshop on Destination Management and Marketing was successfully conducted at...
19 January 2026
Webinar on "Events Planning"
A webinar on “Events Planning” was successfully conducted by Mr. Imran Hassan on 19th January...
19 December 2025
GradGuides: The Legacy Series – The Sixth Episode
The sixth episode of the GradGuides: Legacy Series organized by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty...
14 November 2025
World Tourism Day Ceremonial Event - 2025
The Ceremonial Event of World Tourism Day 2025 organized by the undergraduates of the HTE degree program...
04 November 2025
World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025 - Quizzy Buzzer V.02
Quizzy Buzzer, an annual quiz competition, was held successfully for the second consecutive year in parallel...
31 October 2025
World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025 - Tour Guiding Workshop
A workshop on Tour Guiding was conducted successfully on 31st October 2025 as a part of World Tourism...
28 October 2025
WTD 2025 - Home Science Workshop
In parallel to the World Tourism Day Celebrations 2025, the third-year undergraduates of the HTE degree...