Colombo Uni’s Economics Dept. Tourism Study Programme in key initiative to revive tourism

The University of Colombo’s Economics Department’s, Tourism Study Programme will organise a top international expert stakeholder dialogue this week to share insights to revive the tourism industry amidst multiple challenges.
The webinar titled ‘Rethinking for Sustainable Tourism: Priorities, Actions and Global Best Practices’ will be aired via Zoom on September 28, at 6:30 p.m., to mark this year’s UNWTO World Tourism Day. 

Former Maldivian Cabinet Minister and SIMDI Group CEO Dr. Mariyam Shakeela, HH Sheikh Ahamed Bin Saisal Al Qassimi Private Office in Dubai COO Dunston Periera and Women in Management International Founding Chairperson Dr. Sulochana Segera are the key speakers of the discussion. The session will be moderated by hospitality professional Gayathri Randeni. 

The World Tourism Day 2022 theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’ revolves around the opportunities to rethink how the world could engage in tourism by prioritising people and the planet.  

“This reshaping period must be used as an opportunity to explore the global best practices, effective strategies and policy measures, to rebuild a resilient industry focused on inclusive development and growth,” Masters in Tourism Programme Founder and Coordinator Prof. Suranga Silva said.