
Tourism Leaders'
Summit- Research Forum for Tour Operators
was held on 05th of May during Sancharaka Udawa 8th Edition
Following Research areas were discussed with the Industry
Customer Based Brand Equity for promoting Sri Lanka as a Tourism Destination-With Special Reference to Wedding Tourism
A Study on Emotional Labour in Commercial Hospitality from Employees’ Perspective
Women's Forum: "Empowering and Equity in Tourism" – Women Tourism Leaders, NGOs, Local Organizations/Authorities
Tourism Study Programmes of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo and Other Tourism Related Education Institiutes joined hands With Hilton Colombo as ‘Inclusive Partner’ at the ‘Tourism Leaders’ Summit;Women's Forum
It is the perfect blend of opportunities aimed at enriching Public-Private Partnerships with learning and networking forums that will give Tourism industry insights for gender equality proven through comprehensive research and presented by international scholars and prominent academicians
The Chief Guest- H.E Joanne Doornewaard -Ambassador of Kingdom of Netherlands
The Guest of Honor/Key Note Speaker -Gender Equality Why it Matters to Leadership Ms. Rosy Senanayake Colombo First Female Mayor ,Prime Minister’s Spokesperson and the Deputy Head of the Prime Minister's Office




Diplomats Forum – "Global Expectation for Sri Lanka Tourism Development"
from Ambassadors/Representatives from Tourist Origin Countries
National Tourism Organizations’ Forum: "Together for Tourism All", Chairmen/CEOs from SLTDA, SLPB, SLCB, SLITHM, SLITO, TAASL, SMET etc
Cooperate and Industry Leaders’ Forum: "Strengthening Cooperate Partnership for Implementation of Tourism Strategies", CEOs/COOs from the industry and cooperate sector of Sri Lanka
International Tourism Organizations’ Dialogue: "Lessons Learnt from Global Best Practitioners" CEOs/ Chairmen from NTOs
Tourism Community Forum: "Building Capacities and Enhancing Community Contribution for Inclusive Tourism"; I/NGOs, Community Leaders, Community Organizations
Aviation and Travel Forum: "Enhancing Connectivity and Industry Networks"; Airlines, Travel Agencies, DMCs
Human Resource forum: "Multiplying Human Capital Investment"
Annual Tree Planting Campaign and Public Awareness Programs


