Mr. A.M.D.B. Nawarathna
Lecturer
BBM (
Uva Wellassa)
MBA (
Sabaragamuwa)

Email : dhananjaya.uwu.ac.lk
Office : +94 553 128 943

  • MBA in Tourism – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • BBM in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
  • Events Management
  • Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management
  • MICE Tourism Management

Books / Book Chapters

  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2020). Event Management: Community and Technology Perspectives, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-620-2-52718-7.
  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2018). Event Management: A Conceptual and Professional Approach, Department of Management Sciences, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, ISBN: 978-955-0481-20-0.
  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C, Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2020). Antecedents of Residents’ Support for Mega-Events: A PLS Path Model Based on Perceived Event Impacts and Quality of Life. Travel and Tourism: Sustainability, Economics and Management Issues. Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-10-7068-6, pp. 299-314.
  • Nawarathna, A. M. D. B., & Arachchi, R.S.S.W. & Bandara, W.M.A.H., (2021). Information Technology and its Challenges towards Sri Lankan Event Tourism; Event Managers’ Perspectives. Technological Applications in Tourism Events, Fairs and Festivals in Asia. Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-16-8069-4, pp. 249-259.
  • Nawarathna, A. M. D. B., & Arachchi, R.S.S.W., (2021). Antecedents and Challenges of Sustainable Event Management Practices in Sri Lanka, Event Tourism and Sustainable Community Development: Advances, Effects and Implications, Apple Academic Press, CRC Press, a Taylor and Francis Group (Accepted).
  • Ranasinghe, R., Wijesundara, S., Karunarathne, C., & Nawarathna, D., (2021). Successful Young Tourism Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka; Does Gender Matter?, Gender and Entrepreneurship in Tourism. Edward Elgar (Accepted).
  • Deyshappriya, N. P. R. and Nawarathna, A. M. D. B., (2020). Tourism and SME Development: Performance of Tourism SMEs in Coastal Tourist Destinations in Southern Sri Lanka. ADBI Working Paper 1164. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute. Available: https://www.adb.org/publications/tourism-sme-development-southern-sri-lanka.

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., & Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). A Study on Sustainable Event Management Practices in Sri Lanka; Event Managers’ Perspective, Tourism and Sustainable Development Review Journal, Volume 2(1), ISSN 2722-2152, pp. 49-64.
  • Jayalath, G.N., Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N., Abeygunawardana, A.P., Silva, A.P.R., Egodauyana, K.P.U.T., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., and Gunasekara, A.J.M., (2021). Status of Plastic Waste generation and Propose a Circular Economy – Based Policy Framework to Manage Plastic Waste in Sri Lanka. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Volume 15, Issue 2, Ser. I, ISSN 2319-2402, pp. 24-38.
  • Ranasinghe, R., Herath, J., Nawarathna, D., Gangananda, N., Bandara, A., & Pattiyagedara, S., (2021). Lockdown Pressure of Corona Pandemic, Tourism Industry Pull, and Individual Travel Push: A Critical Review. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3856755
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., & Arachchi, R.S.S.W. (2021). Green Event Management Initiatives in Sri Lanka, Journal of Responsible Tourism Management Volume 1, Issue 2, ISSN 2773-5796, pp. 93-110.
  • Ranasinghe, R., Damunupola, A., Wijesundara, S., Karunarathne, C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Ranaweera, A., and Idroos, A.A., (2020), Tourism after Corona: Impacts of Covid 19 Pandemic and Way Forward for Tourism, Hotel and Mice Industry in Sri Lanka. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3587170
  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2018). Determinants of Tourist Loyalty; An Extended Structural Equation Model from Post-war Tourism Development Context in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management and Tourism Research, Vol 1, August 2018 Issue 1, ISSN 2630-788X.
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2017). An analysis of the push and pull motives for choosing Sri Lanka as the Wedding Destination: With Special Reference to Southern Province. International Journal of Engineering and Management Research Publications, Vol 7, October 2017 Second Edition, ISSN 2250-0738.
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2017). Undergraduates Perception of Human Resource Requirements in Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Engineering and Management Research Publications, Vol 7, Issue 6, December 2017 First Edition, ISSN 2250-0738.
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2017). Identify the Opportunities and Constraints in Career Progression for Women in the Hotel Industry: with Special Reference to Southern Province. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol 7, July 2017 Edition, ISSN 2250-3153.

Publications in Conference Proceedings (Full Paper Articles )

  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Kulathilake, C.J.P. (2017). Identification of Potential to Develop Spiritual Tourism in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Badulla District., Proceedings of 4th International Research Conference on Contemporary Management and Finance, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 761-768.
  • Raazim, M.A.M., Gunarathne Y.M.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2017). A Study of the Factors Affecting Business Success of Tourism Related Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Central Province. 8th International Research Conference on Business and Information, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 205 – 215.

Abstracts 

  • Hansaka, W.H.T., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2021), Determinants of MICE Tourism Promotion in Sri Lanka: A Management Perspective. Proceedings of 4th International Scientific Conference on TOURMAN at International Hellenic University, Greece. pp.1282. 
  • Madushani, D., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2021), Impact of Organized Commercial Events on Local Community in Sri Lanka; Events Managers’ Perspective. Proceedings of 4th International Scientific Conference on TOURMAN at International Hellenic University, Greece. pp.156. 
  • Rodrigo, P.R.N., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2021), Package Tour Satisfaction and Successful Holiday Experience: Package Outbound Tourists’ Perspective in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 4th International Scientific Conference on TOURMAN at International Hellenic University, Greece. pp.662. 
  • Lakshani, M.K.A.R., Wijesundara, W.G.S.R., and Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2021), A Study on Employee Readiness on Inventory Control Practices in Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka; With Reference to Five Star Hotels in Southern Coastal Belt. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp. 243. 
  • Vishvani, M.H.N., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., and Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2021), Determining Innovative Event Professional Competencies for Events and Exhibition Industry in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp. 261. 
  • Dilshan, W.M.M.P.S., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Marasinghe, M.M.G.K. (2020). Impact of Information Technology on Service Standards in MICE Tourism in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.325. 
  • Costha, K.K.W.M., Kumara, P.H.T., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Idroos, A.A., (2020). A Study on Factors Influencing the Decline of Middle East Tourists’ Market in Sri Lanka: Stakeholders’ Perspective. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.360. 
  • Dulanjalee, E.K.A., Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2020). A Study on Chinese Inbound Tourists’ Spending Patterns on Accommodations Selection and Shopping in Sri Lanka; Tourism Stakeholders’ Perspective. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.334. 
  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Wei, X., Abeyweera, G.H., (2019). Role of Maslow’s Theory of Needs and Perceived Event Impacts in Modeling Residents’ Support for Mega Events: Empirical Evidence from Beijing Olympic Park. Proceedings of Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 
  • Nawarathna A.M.D.B., Idroos A.A. (2019). An Analysis of the Push and Pull Motives for Choosing Sri Lanka as the Wedding Tourism Destination; With Special Reference to Southern Province. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.327. 
  • Thejani, P.D.V, Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Event Managers’ Perception on Event Risk Management. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.314. 
  • Dilhani, M.G.N, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., Kumara, P.H.T (2019). The Study on Green Event Management Practices to Initiate Sustainable Business Growth in Sri Lanka; Event Managers’ Perception. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.324. 
  • Udana, K.T, Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Role of Destination Attributes on Domestic Tourists’ Revisit Intention towards Wetland Parks in Sri Lanka; Special Reference to Wetland Parks in Colombo District. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.576. 
  • Dilrukshi, K.J, Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Integrated Marketing Communication as a Tool to Promote Heritage Destinations in Sri Lanka; With Special Reference to Anuradhapura Ancient City. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.590. 
  • Kesavan, S, Fernando, P.I.N, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Study the Impacts of Destination Attrbutes to Promote Madhu Church as a Religious Tourism Destination. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.594. 
  • Fernando, W.A.C, Fasana, S.F, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Adoption of IT Practices with Suppliers and Its Impact on Operational Performance; E Business Perspective; With Special Reference to Travel Agencies in Colombo District. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.595. 
  • Karunarathne, A.C.I.D, Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). Role of Stakeholders in Promoting Pro-Poor Tourism in Uva Province. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.599. 
  • Naleef, M.N.M, Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2019). A Study of the Impact of Visitor Facilities on Visitors’ Satisfaction in Pinnawala Open Air Zoological Garden; Special Reference to Domestic Visitors. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.606. 
  • Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C, Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2018). Modeling Residents’ Support for Mega Events: A PLS Path Model Based on perceived Event Impacts and Quality of Life. Proceedings of 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.327. 
  • Raazim, M.A.M., Gunarathne Y.M.C., Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2018). A Study of the Factors Affecting Business Success of Tourism Related Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Central Province. Proceedings of 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.328. 
  • M.D.C.M. Perera, K.M.M.C.B. Kulathunga, Nawarathna A.M.D.B., (2018). Determinants of Street Food Consumption in Colombo City, Sri Lanka: Perspective of Foreign Tourist. Proceedings of 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.336. 
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2017). Identification of Potential to develop Sri Lanka as a Wedding Tourism Destination: With Special Reference to Southern Province. Proceedings of 1st International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp.231. 
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., Kulathilake.C.J.P. (2017). Identification of Potential to Develop Spiritual Tourism in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Badulla District Proceedings of Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences.pp.63. 
  • Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2016). Identifying Push and Pull Factors of Booming Chinese Tourists Arrivals: With Special Reference to Dambulla and Nuwara-Eliya Area. Proceedings of 6th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.pp.175.
  • UWU Research Award for the Scientific Publications – Uva Wellassa University, 2020.
  • Regional Conference and Policy Dialogue on Blue Economy, Ocean Tourism and Sustainable Financing, Nadi, Fiji – 2020, Founded by the Asian Development Bank Institute.
  • Awarded the Best Oral Presenter of Hospitality and Tourism Management Technical session at the 6th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, 2016.
  • Fourth Place – Business Solution Award – Uva Wellassa University, 2016.
  • Events Management
  • MICE Tourism Management
  • Travel Agency & Tour Operations Management