| Tourism Leaders Summit Resource Persons | |||
| Name | Designation | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||
| Mr. Malik J. Fernando | Director- MJF Group - Dilmah Tea | Tea Industry Strategies and the Opportunities | |
| Mr. Paddy Withana | Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority | Evolution of the Tourism Industry of Sri Lanka | |
| Dr. Rohantha Athukorala | Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau | The Science of Destination Management | |
| Prof. Luxman Dissanayake | Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo | ||
| Mr. Sunil Dissanayake | Director General of the BMICH | First Ninety Days | |
| Mr D.S. Samarasinghe | Director Media and Publicity of the Board of Investments Sri Lanka | Investment opportunities and Tourism Industry | |
| Mr. Steven Bradie Milles | CEO William Angliss Institute Sri Lanka,CAHM @ SLIIT | Educating future leaders, supporting labour force requirement and challenging services and expectation in the hospitality sector. | |
| Mr. Rohan Jayaweera | COO- Antyra Solutions | Importance of Digital Brand Management Strategies and the opportunities within the MICE and tourism industry | |
| Mrs. Paddy Paul | Managing Director of Golden Isle Travels | Events and MICE Tourism from Event Organizers point of view | |
| Ms. Shashika Kahadawela | Assistant Manager Sustainable & Green Initiative of Jetwing Group | Sustainable and Green Initiative for Tourism and Hospitality Industry | |
| Mr. Indika Vidanage | President (SLINTGL) | Tourism and MICE Tourism from tourist guide lecturer point of View | |
| Mr. Aasim Mukthar | CEO of Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt.) Ltd | Tourism and MICE Tourism from Travel Agents point of View | |
| Mr. Mehdi Serrour | General Manager of Shangri- La Hotels & Resorts Sri Lanka | General Manager of Shangri- La Hotels & Resorts Sri Lanka | |
| Dr. Chef Publis | Consulatnt/ Director Cullinary Affairs,Mount Lavinia Hotel | Sri Lankan Cuisine for Tourism | |
| Mr D L Nihal | Senior Economist, Economic Research Department Central Bank of SL | Role of Sri Lanka Central Bank and Tourism Industry | |
| Prof: Athula Ranasinghe- | The Dean ,Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Rev: Prof. W. Wimalarathne Thero | Head of the department of Economics , University of Colombo. | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Prof: Sarath Kotagama | Professor of Environmental Science, department of Zoology , University of Colombo | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Dr: Suranga de Silva | Founder of tourism Studies, department of Economics, University of Colombo | Panel Discussion | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
| Dr Sepali Sudasinghe | Senior lecturer, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Dr. Rohantha Athukorala | Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Mr. Paddy Withana | Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Mr. Vipula Wanigasekara | Sri Lanka Convention Bureau | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Mr. Gayan Pereis | Manager Sri Lankan Holidays of Sri Lankan Air Line | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Mr. Kasun Abeynayaka | Senior Lecturer/Events Specialist,William Angliss Institute at SLIIT | ||
| Mr. Gamunu Gunewardena | Consulatnt Vice president - Food and Beverage , Aitkin Spence Hotels | Think Globally,
Act Locally Taking Sri Lankan Hospitality Global Heights |
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| Mr. Upali Rathnayaka | Director-Planing,Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority | ||
| Mrs. Kanthi Basnayake | Director Asia Pacific Management Institute | Moderator | |
| 2016 | |||
| Prof. S.P. Bansal | Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi State University | Keynote Speech | Indo Sri Lanka Touirsm for Regional Touirsm Development |
| Prof. Lakshman Dissanayaka | Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo | ||
| Mr. Paddy Withana | Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism | Tourism for All: Policy Implementation for Touirsm Development | |
| Hon. John Amarathunga | Minster Tourism, Lands and Christian Affairs | Tourism For All | |
| Prof. dr. Lorenzo CANTONI | Chair-holder, UNESCO | Session I Sub-Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy Recommendations | Role of ICT in Connecting Heritage Attractions for Tourism |
| Prof. Dr. Syed Rashidul Hasan, | Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management, University of Dhaka. | Session I Sub-Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy Recommendations | Strengthening of Supply Chain |
| Prof. Honggang XU | School of Tourism Management-Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou | Session I Sub-Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy Recommendations | Strategic Policy Recommendations |
| Francis de Silva ILO (Chair) | Advisor Industry Skills Development Bangladesh Skills Employment and productivity Project ILO Country Office for Bangladesh | Panel Discussion: Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy Recommendations | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists |
| Prof. (Dr) Deyong Xinog | Vice Director of the International Office, School of International Education, Tianjin Polytechnic University Tianjin, China | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists | |
| Mr. Gamunu Gunawardena | Director of the Board of Aitken Spence Hotel Holding PLC | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists | |
| Miss Montira Intason | Deputy Director of Student Affairs,Naresuan University International College,Thailand | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists | |
| Mr. Malraj Kirella | Director General Sri Lanka Development Authority/Director International Relations | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists | |
| Mr. Sunil Dissanayaka | Chairman , Sri Lanka institute of Tourism and Hotel Management and Director General | Theme Strengthening of Supply Chain: Strategic Policy - Penalists | |
| Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Nair | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Taylor's University | Sub-Theme: Promoting Universal Accessibility for All Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | Strategic Collaboration for Public, Private and People Partnership Tourism Development-To be remeobised |
| Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kulshreshtha | Director, Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management | Comprehensive Implementation of Tour Management for All | |
| Prof. (Dr). Therdchai Choibamroong, | Dean: School of Tourism Management, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand | Legal and Administrative Framework of Tourism for Fair Treatment for All. | |
| Prof. (Dr) Wang Chunhong, | Vice Dean of the School of International Education, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin, China | Panel Discussion -Promoting Universal Accessibility for All | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development |
| Miss Nattaporn Luangpipat | Lecturer in Tourism Business Management Naresuan University International College,Thailand | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Dr Sepali Sudsinghe | Senior Consultant- Sri Lanka Institute of Development Studies | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Prof. Dr. Chandi Jayawardene | The Principal of Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting in Canada and Consultant Director of Intelligent | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Mr. Ajith Jayamanne | Consultant Director Project Development of LOLC Leisure Ltd | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Mr. Ramzan Sariffo’deen | The Vice President Operations of Aitken Spence Hotels | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Mr. Rifan Razeen | The Executive General Manager ,Heritance Kandalama Hotel, | Indicators and Good Practices for sustainable Tourism Development | |
| Mr. Hiran Cooray | The Chairman ,The Jetwing Hotels | Global Best Practices and Strategic Policy Decision- Panel Discussion | (Maldives 35 years only 4 plans and Plan of the Philippines) |
| Mrs Vidyani Hettigoda | Director, Hettigoda Group | Global Best Practices and Strategic Policy Decision- Panel Discussion-(Maldives 35 years only 4 plans and Plan of the Philippines) | |
| Dr. Iraivan Thiyagaraja | CEO, Browns Hospitals | Global Best Practices and Strategic Policy Decision- Panel Discussion-(Maldives 35 years only 4 plans and Plan of the Philippines) | |
| Mrs. Madhubhani Perera | Director- Marketing, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau | Global Best Practices and Strategic Policy Decision- Panel Discussion-(Maldives 35 years only 4 plans and Plan of the Philippines) | |
| Mr. Wilhelm Brown | General Manager, Alpha Travels & Holidays | Global Best Practices and Strategic Policy Decision- Panel Discussion-(Maldives 35 years only 4 plans and Plan of the Philippines) | |
| Dr. Rohantha Athukorala(Panel Chair) | Chairman, Sathosa Sri Lanka | Panel Discussion-4thindustrial Revolution - | 4thindustrial Revolution - Case Study of Haputale Hotel Operation |
| Mr Hashan Chamara | Chairman, Mount View Hotel | 4thindustrial Revolution - Case Study of Haputale Hotel Operation | |
| Dr. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan | Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo | 4thindustrial Revolution - Case Study of Haputale Hotel Operation | |
| Mr. Dileep Mudedeniya - | Vice President, John Keels Group | 4thindustrial Revolution - Case Study of Haputale Hotel Operation | |
| Mr. Rohan Jayaweera - | Director, Antyra Sollution | 4thindustrial Revolution - Case Study of Haputale Hotel Operation | |
| Mr,TBB Sumith | Director Operations- Prgauna Managemnt Consulatnts | Panel Discussion- Promoting Tourism Products; | Promoting Tourism Products; Communication and Promotion Policy and Advertising -Panel Discussion |
| Dr Sharmini perera (panel Chiar) - | Senior Lecturer- Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology | ||
| Mrs. Neela Markaar - | Chair Person / MD, Grant Group of Companies | ||
| Mr. Saman Maldeni - | Director- Export Services, Sri Lanka Export Development Board | Promoting Tourism Products; Communication and Promotion Policy and Advertising -Panel Discussion | |
| Mr. Steven Bradie Miles - | CEO William Angliss Institute Sri Lanka,CAHM @ SLIIT | Promoting Tourism Products; Communication and Promotion Policy and Advertising -Panel Discussion | |
| Buddika Hewawasam- | Deputy General Manager- Promotions Sri Lankan Avition College-Sri Lankan Airlines | Promoting Tourism Products; Communication and Promotion Policy and Advertising -Panel Discussion | |
| Ms. Shipra Kulshreshtha | Senior member of tech staff -II at Mavenir- INDIA | ||
| Prof: Sirimal Abyratne | Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo | Promoting Tourism Products; Communication and Promotion Policy and Advertising -Panel Discussion | |
| Dr Mrs Sunita Bansal - | Co Founder at Uddeshya Education-India | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| Mr Upali Rathnayake ( Panel Chair) - | Director-Tourism Planning and Development, Sri Lanka Tourism | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| Mr.Kasun Abeynayaka | Senior Lecturer/Events Specialist,William Angliss Institute at SLIIT | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| Mr. K M Mubarak - | Senior Lecturer, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| Mrs.Zaharine Hameen | Deputy General Manager- Marketing, Aitken Spence Travels | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| Mr. Senaka Fernando | Former Senior Management, Sri Lankan Airlines | Panel Discussion-Vulnerabilty of Tourism an | Vulnerability of Tourism and Resilient Building - Panel Discussion |
| 2017 | |||
| NTO's FORUM | |||
| Malik Fernando | Director Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company | Panel One-A Contemporary Review of Sri Lanka Tourism Vision 2025 | A Contemporary Review of Sri Lanka Tourism Vision 2025- Moderator |
| Dr(Ms) S.R.S.N. Sudasinghe | Senior Consultant. Sri Lanka Institute of Development Admisntartion | Untapped Potential Of Sri Lanka Tourism Policy and Vision 2025 | |
| Mr. Kavan Ratnayaka | The Chairman, SLTDA | Improving Governance and Regulation of Sri Lanka Tourism Policy | |
| Mr. Udaya Nanayakara | The Chairman,SLTPB | Positioning the Tourism Strategic Plan | |
| Mr. Prema Cooray | The Chairman ,SLCB | Lifting Sri Lanka Tourism to Global Standards | |
| Mr. Sunil Dissanayake | The Chairman,SLITHM | Engaging the Work force and Communities for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| Dr. D.A.C Silva | University of Colombo | Private Public Partnerships for sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka | |
| CEO'S FORUM | |||
| Mr Prasanna Welangoda | Marketing Manager, Jetwing Hotels | Panel Discussion Two: Challenges, Collaborations and Partnerships for Sri Lanka Tourism | Challenges, Collaborations and Partnerships for Sri Lanka Tourism- Moderator |
| Mr. Rohan Abeywickrama | The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism Sri Lanka | The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism Sri Lanka | |
| Mr. Harith Perera | The President -The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators | Positioning Sri Lanka as One of the Finest Island Destinations of the World | |
| Mr.Sanath Ukwatte | The president of The Hotel Association of Sri Lanka | Positioning Sri Lanka as One of the Finest Island Destinations of the World | |
| Mr. Wilhelm Brown | The President of Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka | Exploring the Changing Customer Expectations of Future Tourism | |
| Mr. Ziayan Ameen | Sri Lanka Assocoation of Professional Conference and Event organizers | Innovative Strategies for Yield Management and Higher Profitability in Hotel and Tourism Industry | |
| Mr.Ali Nishan | The Chairman Maldives Tourism Development Corporation | Panel Discussion Three: Forum for Global Best |
Tapping the High-End Tourism |
| Mr.Sutheash Balasubramaniam | Manging Director, SLTPB | Wonder of Asia or any other | |
| Mr. Malraj Keiriella | Director General ,SLTDA | Way forward for Sri Lanka Tourism - Way forward for Sri Lanka Tourism Public Sector perspective | |
| Mr.Buddhika Hewasam | Director General-SLITHM | Global Best Practices in Training and Skill Development for Sri Lanka | |
| Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena | International Ambassador & Past President - Institute of Hospitality (HCIMA), UK | Global Best Practices for Tourism and Hospitality Research | |
| Mr. Steven Bradie Milles | CEO William Angliss Institute Sri Lanka,CAHM @ SLIIT | Global Best Practices for Tourism and Hospitality Education | |
| DIPLOMATS' FORUM | |||
| Mr. Esala Weerakoon | The Secretary,Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs | Panel Discussion Four Successful Tourism promotion via Diplomatic Mission |
Successful Tourism promotion via Diplomatic Mission - Moderator |
| H.E Mr.James Dauris | Brithish High Commissioner for Sri Lanka | Role of a Diplomatic Mission for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| H.E. Ms. Joanne Doornewaard | Ambassador of Netherlands for Sri Lanka | Role of a Diplomatic Mission for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| H.E Mr. Jörn Rohde | The German Ambassador for Sri Lanka | Role of a Diplomatic Mission for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| H.E Bryce Huthesson | The Australian High Commissioner In Sri Lanaka and Maldives | Role of a Diplomatic Mission for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| Mr.Kasun Abeynayaka | Senior Lecturer/Events Specialist,William Angliss Institute at SLIIT | ||
| Ms. Tatiana Nenova | Program Leader of Trade & Competitiveness of World Bank, Colombo | International Financial and Trade Organizations for Sri Lanka Tourism | |
| BUSINESS LEADERS' FORUM | |||
| Mr.Dinesh Weerakkody | Chairman at the National Human Resource Development Council of Sri Lanka | Panel Discussion Five Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2020 |
Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2020 |
| Mr.Timothy Wright | Vice President/General Manager Shangri La Hotels & Resorts Sri Lanka | Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2021 | |
| Mr.Thilak Weerasinghe | Chairman - Managing Director | Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2022 | |
| Mr.Dhammika Perera | Chairman Kingsbury Hotels | Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2023 | |
| Prof. Mohan De Sliva | The Chairman University Grants Commission | Innovations, Strategies and Implementation for Sri Lanka Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2024 | |
| WOMENS' FORUM | |||
| Joanne Doornewaard | Ambassador of Netherlands for Sri Lanka | ||
| Rosy Senanayake | Key Note Speech | Gender Equality Why it Matters to Leadership | |
| Ms.Carmen Niethammer | Programm Manager. Women in work | Panel One - Women in Leadership | Challenges in Women Leadership |
| Dr(Ms) S.R.S.N. Sudasinghe | Senior Consultant - Additional Director General School of Postgraduate School- Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration | Women Leadership in Public sector | |
| Ms.L Chiranthi Cooray | Chief HR Officer/ DGM HR HNB PLC | ||
| Ms. Salome Senaratne, | Area Director, Human Resources Amari Galle, OZO Colombo, OZO Kandy | ||
| Ms. Manik Suriarachi | Managing Director Omega Global/ ANC Omega -Local partner for Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management | ||
| Ms.Anshika De Zylva | Research Associate at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) | ||
| Mr. Kasun Abeynayaka | Senior Lecturer/Events Specialist,William Angliss Institute at SLIIT | ||
| Gayangi Wirasinha | Managing Director, Abercrombie & Kent (Pvt) Ltd Colombo | Gender Equality in Tourism and Hospitality Industry | |
| Ms. Irandi Wijegunawardane | Assistant Vice President of Accommodation sector -Sri Lanka and India Aitken Spence Hotel Management | ||
| Ms. Rookamanie Fernanado | General Manager -Jetwing Colombo -07 | ||
| Ms. Achala Soyza | Director, Human Resources Hilton Colombo | ||
| Ms.Mahika Chandrasena | Director Of Public Relations at Shangri-La Colombo | ||
| Ms. Ayanathi De Silva | Business Development and Training Operations Manager (SLAC) | SriLankan Airlines Ltd | ||
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