Ms. G.H.V. Harshani - Department of Tourism Studies

Ms. G.H.V. Harshani
Lecturer – Probationary
BBMHons (UWU)

Email : vindya.h@uwu.ac.lk

Office : +94 553 128 943

Qualifications

MSc in Sustainable Tourism, University of Peradeniya (Reading)
Bachelor of Business Management Hons in Hospitality Tourism and Events Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Diploma in International Relations, Bandaranaike Centre for International Relations

Research Interest

Publications

Full Paper

Hewage, V., & Ranasinghe, R. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMESTAY OPERATORS AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SRI LANKA. In The Proceedings of International Conference 2022, Vietnam, pp 197-215, ISBN 978-604-337-374-5

Extended Abstract

Hewage, V., & Ranasinghe, Ruwan., (2021). “Challenges And Opportunities for Homestay Operators Under Covid-19 New Normal Conditions: Evidence From Sri Lanka”, Conference Proceedings of 4th International Scientific Conference” Restarting tourism, travel and hospitality: The day after, International Hellenic University, School of Economics & Busines, p 81-83, 21st -23rd May, 2021, ISBN: 978-618-84798-9-0 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5159065

Abstract

Hewage, V., & Ranasinghe, Ruwan., (2021) “Natural vs Cultural Tourism Development: Modeling Sustainability Concerns and Residents’ Perceived Support”, The 9th World Sustainability Forum 2021, MDPI, Switzerland, p 174
Hewage, V., and R. Ranasinghe., (2021) “Homestay and COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities for Recovery in New Normal Conditions”, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 11th & 12th November 2021, p 22, E-ISBN 978-624-5709-07-6

Membership & Awards

Vice Chancellor’s award for the best performance in the BBM Hons in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Degree Program (2016/2017 Batch)
Mahinda Katugaha Gold Medal for highest aciver from the Faculty of Management (2016/2017 Batch)
A.G. Karunarathne gold medal for best performing student of Faculty of Management (2016/2017 Batch)
Gold medal awarded by the Bank of Ceylon for the best performing student on department of tourism studies (2016/2017 Batch)
Mahinda Katugaha gold medal for highest achiver from the students’ population from the Uva Province (2016/2017 Batch)

Teaching