KISS: Keep It Simple & Sustainable!
A series of workshops, lectures and trainings on Best Practices and Interactive Case Studies for Tourism MSMEs, part of the donor-funded Sri Lanka Sustainable Niche Tourism Learning Expo series.
The audience consisted of Government Agencies and Bodies related to Tourism, Donor Agencies and their implementation partners, Diplomatic missions, bankers, insurance companies, micro, small and medium (MSME) enterprises from the tourism sector including but not limited to chauffeur guides, hotel and resort owners and operators, DMCs/TravelAgents/Tour Operators, souvenir producers, food and allied suppliers, transport and logistics partners, restaurateurs, spa, wellness & ayurvedic retreat operators, specialist adventure tourism, water sports, wildlife, nature, hiking and experiential tourism operators.
September 2023 in Colombo (Western Province), October 2023 in Galle (Southern Province), November 2023 in Kandy (Central Province), January 2024 in Passikudah (Eastern Province), February 2024 in Nuwara Eliya (Central Province).
“Preserving Paradise”
Keynote Speech by Chalana Perera at the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of Authenticities, Sri Lanka’s leading immersive and responsible travel operator.
The audience consisted of Sri Lanka’s most renowned boutique and luxury hotel owners and operators, luxury tour operators, niche travel agents and luxury travel designers from around the world.
July 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
“From Sustainability to Regeneration”
Keynote Speech by Chalana Perera at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards Ceremony 2023.
The audience consisted of Sri Lanka’s largest publicly listed companies and conglomerates from across various sectors, senior economic and policy advisors, representatives of chambers of commerce, accountants, lawyers, bankers and corporate sustainability practitioners.
February 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Nurture Talent”
Keynote Speech by Chalana Perera at Launch of the new CIPM and Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA) Training Program by A. Baurs & Company.
The audience consisted of branded hotel ownership, senior management, heads of HR and recruitment for international and local hospitality brands and business conglomerates, as well as a cross-section of Sri Lankan media. The keynote explored the future of human capital in a transforming tourism marketplace.
July 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
“From Profits to Purpose for Tourism”
Guest lecture by Chalana Perera to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) and Market Development Facility (MDF).
The audience consisted of diplomats, donors and implementation partners, the event covered a broad spectrum of industries for which Chalana addressed the Tourism component.
August 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Change is Us: Rethinking Tourism”
A no-filter panel discussion to mark World Tourism Day 2022, asking the tough questions about the future of Sri Lanka as a tourism destination.
The audience consisted of hoteliers, journalists and media, business people, investors and operators in hospitality and tourism as well as key industry decisions makers.
September 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
