• Operational Issues and Challenges of Spa and Wellness Hotels in Trincomalee of Sri Lanka: Perspectives from Managers and Therapists 

  Ekanayaka, E.M.A.D.; Dasanayake, D.M.C. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Spa and wellness tourism has become a growing segment in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, with Trincomalee emerging as a promising destination due to its coastal beauty, cultural heritage, and therapeutic potential. Despite ...
• Exploring the Experience of the Foreign Solo Female Travelers in Sri Lanka 

  Samarathunga, W.H.M.S.; Jayasinghe, J.A.P.M.; Sanjeewa, D.D.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Sri Lanka has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign solo female travellers, offering diverse natural and cultural resources that encourage independent exploration. Solo female travel, however, is ...
• Exploring the Impact of High-Performance Work Systems on Job Satisfaction of Hotel Chefs in 5-Star Hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka 

  Gunawardhana, H.A.Y.H.; Gamage, A. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  The demanding environment of luxury hotel kitchens, including long hours, intense pressure and emotional labour, makes chefs especially vulnerable to low job satisfaction and turnover. This study examines how a package ...
• Wildlife Tourism and Local Community Development: A Case Study of Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka 

  Dissanayake, K.K.D.K.; Jayathilake, P.M.B. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  This study explores the role of wildlife tourism in promoting local community development in the Minneriya area of Sri Lanka. Wildlife tourism is a significant recreational and economic activity in many countries, ...
• Impact of Diversity Management on Employee Engagement: The Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support among Non-executive Employees in Hotel Sector in Kandy District of Sri Lanka 

  Shamani, R.K.R.; Gamage, A. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  In today's dynamic business environment, diversity management (DM) has become a key strategic tool for enhancing workforce effectiveness. In this study, which explores the relationship between diversity management (DM) ...
• Exploring Jaffna: Transforming Sri Lanka’s Northern Heritage into a Thriving Cultural Tourism Hub 

  Thamilvily, S.; Dayangana, K.T.L.U.S.; Rathnayaka, R.K.S.R. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Jaffna, located in the Northern province of Sri Lanka, has a unique blend of tangible and intangible cultural treasures influenced by centuries of Tamil history, colonial legacies, and multi-religious customs. Due to ...
• Investigating Foreign Tourists’ Behavioural Patterns and Sensory Experiences in Seafood Tourism in Galle District 

  Sandarenu, K.R.H.; Dasanayake, D.M.C. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Seafood tourism has become a distinctive niche within food tourism, particularly in coastal destinations where culinary traditions are closely tied to marine environments. The Galle District of Sri Lanka, with its rich ...
• Backpacker Tourism in Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Frontier: Exploring Motivations, Preferences, and Challenges 

  Shehara, T.A.A.; Galdolage, B.S. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Backpacker tourism in Sri Lanka is an emerging yet underexplored segment with significant potential to support sustainable tourism development. This study explores the motivations, preferences and challenges of backpacker ...
• Impact of Human Resource Practices on Job Satisfaction of Operational-Level Employees in 3–5 Star Hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Nimantha, K.H.S.; Abeywickrama, K.T.N.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  In the competitive hospitality industry, employee satisfaction is vital for sustaining service quality, reducing turnover, and ensuring organisational sustainability. This study investigates the impact of Human Resource ...
• Environmental Sustainability in Pigeon Island National Park: Stakeholder Perspectives from Sri Lanka 

  Ahamed, N. R.; Dahanayake, S.N.S. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  This study explores stakeholder perspectives on environmental sustainability within Pigeon Island National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most ecologically significant marine protected areas. Although tourism has become an ...
• Factors Influencing Leisure Travel Decisions among Residents in Kandy District of Sri Lanka 

  Sonali, R.G.I.; Weerasooriya, W.M.R.B. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  In Sri Lanka, domestic tourism is gaining increasing importance, making it essential to understand the factors that influence leisure travel decisions. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of six key ...
• Understanding the Effect of Electronic Word-of-Mouth on Hotel Booking Intentions: Evidence from Domestic Tourism in Sri Lanka 

  Dharani, R.M.P.K.; Dayananda, D.P.D. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) has become an important determinant of hotel booking intentions for tourists as online platforms are expanding at a rapid pace. There is, however, a dearth of research on the responsiveness ...
• Exploring the Potentials and Challenges of Developing Anuradhapura as a Wellness Tourism Destination 

  Herath, H.M.N.; Abeywickrama, K.T.N.P.; Leelachandra, W.D.T. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  The focus on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being that characterises wellness tourism presents major potential for areas with abundant natural and cultural resources. Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage City, ...
• Impact of Environmental Sustainability Practices on Customer Loyalty in Hotel Industry with the Moderating Effect of Customer Environmental Consciousness 

  Kavinda, R.P.D.; Bandara, T.M.E.G.D. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  The concept of environmental sustainability is important to the hotel industry and one of the motives of customer loyalty. With sustainability becoming a central concern for businesses and consumers, hotels face growing ...
• Tourists’ Perception of Ayurvedic Spa Treatments in Cultural Triangle Hotels in Sri Lanka 

  Warnasooriya, W.I.J.M.N.M.; Sanjeewa, D.D.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Ayurveda, a historic Sri Lankan healing tradition, is central to wellness tourism. Growing global demand for health experiences has increased interest in authentic hotel-based Ayurvedic services. However, rapid ...
• Women Participation in Rural Tourism: The Case of Heeloya in Sri Lanka 

  Senarath, H.M.S.N.; Dassanayaka, D.M.C.; Rathnayaka, R.K.S.R. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Women’s participation in rural tourism plays a vital role in strengthening local economies, preserving cultural heritage, and evolving gender equality. In Sri Lanka, female engagement in this sector remains constrained, ...
• Assessing Safari Jeep Service Quality and its Influence on Tourist Satisfaction: Evidence from Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka 

  Sisara, K.G.S.S.; Sanjeewa, D.D.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Wildlife tourism is a major part of global tourism, allowing visitors to experience wildlife in natural habitats. In Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park, famous for its elephant gatherings, diverse fauna, and scenic ...
• Deviation from Authentic Homestay Concept: A Case Study of Homestay Practices in Ella in Sri Lanka 

  Premarathne, R.G.A.M.; Sanjeewa, D.D.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Homestays, a key segment of the vital lodging sector, are designed to provide cultural immersion and authentic local interaction within the rapidly growing tourism industry. However, recent evidence suggests that many ...
• Positioning Anuradhapura Citadel as a Premier Spiritual Meditation Tourism Destination: Opportunities and Challenges 

  Soomaweera, A.P.G.D.S.; Sanjeewa, D.D.P. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Despite its global renown for Buddhist heritage, Anuradhapura's potential as a meditation and spiritual tourism destination remains underexplored. A significant empirical gap exists regarding its requisite infrastructure, ...
• Impact of Experiential Marketing on Tourist Revisit Intention: A Study of Ella in Sri Lanka 

  Aththanayake, A.M.D.N.; Cooray, N.H.K. (Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025-11-27)

  Experiential marketing has emerged as a powerful tool in modern tourism, focusing on creating memorable and emotionally engaging tourist experiences that influence tourist behaviours. Despite Ella’s rapid growth as an ...

View more