A.L.A.P. Umashani

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Lecturer

DivisionDivision of Management

ProgramTravel and Tour Management

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Academic Qualifications

M.Sc. in Management

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka · 2026

BBM Honours in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka · 2023

Main research areas

Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, Special Interest Tourism, Tourism Marketing and Promotion

Ongoing research themes

Digital Transformation in Hospitality Operations, Women entrepreneur participation in tourism. Health and wellness Tourism

Blue health tourism and Coastal wellness destinations; a pathway to sustainable well-being and economic growth. (Ongoing – Book Chapter)
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Coastal Tourism Destinations (Ongoing – Book Chapter)
Umashani, A. L. A P., & Jayawardena, H. N. (2025). Exploring the potential of promoting Sri Lanka as a meditation tourism destination in Sri Lanka’s wellness tourism landscape. Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research, 8(2), 35–45. https://jthr.es/index.php/journal/article/view/641/909
Jayawardena, H. N., Harshani, G. H. V., De Silva, S. W. D. R., Wijesundara, W. G. S. R., Munasingha, M. M. P. K., & Umashani, A. L. a. P. (2023). Delineating the Impact of Social Media Networks on Travel Decision-Making Process: An Experience of University Undergraduates. TRIVALENT ත්‍රිසංයුජ Journal of Archaeology Tourism & Anthropology, 4(1), 45–69. https://doi.org/10.4038/tjata.v4i1.76.

Perera, W. C. H., Dissanayake, D. M. P. S., Umashani, A. L. A. P., & Maduwanthi, S. D. T. (2025). Refused Tea as a Resource: A Review of its Practical Applications (9th International Research Symposium). University of Vocational Technology.
Umashani A L A P, Jayawardena, H N. (2024). How can design elements impact on green events branding in Sri Lanka? Insights from banquet managers. International Research Conference of Saegies Campus 2024.
Abeyrathne, H.M.L., Umashani, A. L. A. P. (2024). A Study on The Economic Impact of Community-Based Sustainable Tourism with Reference to Southern Province in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference of Saegies Campus 2024.
Umashani A L A P, Karunarathne A C I D., & Bandara, W M A H. (2023). Exploiting the Potential of Coconut tourism: Market analysis from the stakeholders’ Perspective. 03rd Undergraduate Research Symposium of Rajarata University (URSSH), Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Umashani A L A P, Karunarathne A C I D., & Bandara, W M A H. (2023). Stakeholder insights in coconut tourism: In-depth market analysis for sustainable development. CESTour International Conference 2024.

Lecturer

Saegis Campus, Nugegoda

Program Lead - Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program

Academic Instructor – Tourism Club

Saegis Campus.

Coordinator and Academic instructor for industry visits – Tourism Programs

Saegis Campus, Nugegoda

Dean’s Award 2020, Department of Management, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

Holistic Assessment Planning and Assignment Writing Business RQF BTEC Higher Nationals – Pearson BTEC Training programmes by Pearson
What’s New Session One – Introduction to new Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management 2025 – Pearson BTEC Training programmes by Pearson
Generic Internal Verification and preparing for EE RQF BTEC Higher Nationals – International centres – Pearson BTEC Training programmes by Pearson
Introduction to teaching and assessing the RQF Higher Nationals in International Travel and Tourism Management – Pearson BTEC Training programmes by Pearson
Holistic Assessment Planning and Assignment Writing Hospitality Management RQF BTEC Higher Nationals- Pearson BTEC Training programmes by Pearson
Training of Trainers on Productivity and Quality Improvement for Public Sector Executive grade officers in Sri Lanka by the National Productivity Secretariat.