THASL launches tourism awareness programs

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) in association with Negombo Hoteliers Association and Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (ITHM) conducted the first of a series of tourism awareness seminars for Advanced Level students in the Negombo region, on January 23.

Over 100 students from schools in the Negombo, Gampaha and Kiribathgoda participated in the program at Jetwing Blue, Negombo.

The program was organised to give students an overview of what the tourism and hospitality industry is, the various job and future career opportunities available, especially in the hotel industry.

The President of the Hotels Association, Jayantissa Kehelpannala made the keynote address, while the Past President Srilal Miththapala co-ordinated the seminar, supported by a Senior Chef, Front Office Manager, House Keeping Manager and Food and Beverage Manager from the Negombo region.

After the session, the students were taken on a tour of the different departments of the hotel, to see how individual departments of the hotel operate.

The Chief Executive Officer, ITHM, Lalinda Ariyaratne make the logistical arrangements.

THASL hopes to conduct tourism awareness seminars in different regions of the country.