Mr. P.K.U Perera
Lecturer – Probationary
BSc (RUSL)

Email : kasun.p@uwu.ac.lk
Office : +94 553 128 943

  • Reading for Master of Science in Management, University of Sri Jayewardhanepura,
    Sri Lanka, 2022
  • Special Degree in Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management,
    Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Community Based Tourism
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Reconciliation
  •  Hospitality Development
 

Full paper publications

  • The impact of tourism development on family cultures in host community at southern province, Sri Lanka. 3rd Multidisciplinary International Conference, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, D Y Patil Knowledge City, Charholi BK, Via Lohegaon, Pune , Maharashtra, India. 2022
  • Community Perception of Ecotourism in Kanneliya Rainforest Area. 11thInternational Conference on Management and Economics, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2022
  • A Comprehensive Assessment of the Positive and Negative Impacts of Tourism Development on Family Cultures in Mirissa and Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. 12th International Conference on Management  and Economics, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2023

Extended abstract publications

  • Factors affecting organic tea purchase intention in the Central province of Sri Lanka, 1st International Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 2022
  • Perspectives of residents towards post-war tourism development activities in Jaffna area, 1st International Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 2022
  • Enhancing sustainable practices in the hospitality industry: a qualitative analysis of green initiatives in Sri Lankan hotels, Annual Research Conference 2023, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
  • Exploring the Potential of Community-Based Tourism in Fostering Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2nd International Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 2022
  • Exploring Reasons for Low Women’s Employment in the Hotel Industry: A Case Study of Southern Province Sri Lanka, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, 2023
  • Navigating the future of Airport Operations Post-COVID-19: lessons Learned and forward Strategies, 1st International Conference on Aviation research of Airport and Aviation Services, Airport and Aviation Services, Sri Lanka, 2023

Abstract publications

  • Repercussions of Tourism on the Tangible Cultural Heritage in Mihintale. 4th National Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 2021
  • Legal Implications for Tourism Impacts on Physical Cultural Heritage in Mihintale. 7 th Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2021
  • Potential to Promote Ayurvedic Tourism During the COVID 19 Pandemic in Western Province. 4th Research Conference on Business Studies, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vaunia, Sri Lanka. 2022
  • Social and Economic Impacts of Tourism in Pinnawala Area. International Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2022
  • Elephant Based Volunteer Tourism in Sri Lanka (On the Perception of Volunteer Service Providers and Volunteer Participants in Elephant Related Activities). 27th
    International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2023
  • Unlocking the Tourism Potential: A Case Study of Gal Oya National Park & Surrounding Suburb Area in Sri Lanka, 9th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine – 2023 and ‘Triphala’ International Research Symposium & AyurEx Colombo – 2023, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023
  • Comparative Study of the Socio Cultural and Racial Backgrounds of the Vedda Communities in Dambana and Rathugala, Sri Lanka, 4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Exploring Potentials to Develop Folk Tourism Based on Folklores About King Ravana in Central, North Central and Uva Provinces, 4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Water Management Strategies Adopted by Star Graded hotels in Central Province Sri Lanka, International Conference on Eco-Health, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2023

Lavender Cottage Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award, Sustainable Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality: 2023 Global Student Challenge, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT), Taiwan