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About
Who we are
With the intention of upgrading the tourism industry through an academic partnership, the Alumni
ATHEM of University of Colombo is formed in 2015 under the guidance of Prof. D.A.C Silva, the Course
Coordinator of Tourism Study Programmes at the UOC and the panel of lecturers in the tourism
programmes,
thus benefitting the students, the university and tourism industry as well. The uniqueness in the
Association members was, each and every member is not just a past student of the tourism programmes
conducted at the university but also the cream of travel & tourism industry in the country.
Since its inception the Alumni ATHEM has played a vital role as the academic body of Sri Lanka Tourism, supporting the industry through research and development and knowledge. The Tourism Leader’s Summit (you can provide the link here) which is being held since 2015 aligning with the World Tourism Day (September 27) is a paramounting event in the annual calendar of the Alumni ATEHM.
Further, the Alumni ATEHM plays a significant role beyond being an Alumni. The membership body being industry experts unite together to conduct many valuable workshops , sessions and programmes for the industry stake holders, under the superior guidance of the course lecture panel.
While being at service to the tourism and hospitality industry of the country, to strengthen the Faculty of Arts , serving the interests of the University of Colombo.
OBJECTIVES
from the constitution
To serve as a forum to exchange ideas
and strengthen the professionalism in the field of tourism and hospitality among the alumni.
Provide necessary assistance and support
to develop tourism and hospitality related undergraduate programs conducted by any department or faculty of the University of Colombo.
To promote the Tourism
and Hospitality Programs and strengthen their recognition within tourism and hospitality industry.
To serve as a forum to represent and support
the advancement of tourism and hospitality specific academic excellence of the Faculty of Arts and the University of Colombo.
To strengthen the relationship
between the Association and other Alumni Associations, Universities and institutions concerned with higher education and research activities.
To conduct and coordinate tourism
and hospitality related research studies, conferences, workshops, consultancies and professional projects to satisfy the needs of the industry
To develop industry networks
and international partnerships for the development of the national and international standards of the tourism and hospitality extension programs conducted by the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts.
Executive Council Members
Prof. D.A.C. Suranga Silva
Ph.D (Amst) in Econ; M.Phill (Maast.) in Env Eco; MA (CMB) in Econ; Dip (Aus) in Env.Econ; B.A (CMB) in EconChairman
Mr Upali Rathnayaka
MBA in TTH (Thailand) PgDplan(Belgium) PgDMktg(Netherland) BAEcon(Hons) UOC Former DG-SLTDAMembers
Strengthening and be in the interest of Tourism Study Programs at the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo while proudly serving the Tourism and Hospitality Industry of the country.
