Beyond Arrivals: Can Tourism Power Sri Lanka’s Next Growth Phase? 📈

The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka hosted its ConnectED Thought Leadership Series in Colombo, exploring how tourism & hospitality can drive broader economic growth beyond mere visitor numbers. • Strategic Focus: Discussions centered on aligning education, skills development, and workforce readiness with evolving industry demands to build a sustainable workforce for the sector's next phase. • Key Panelists: Featured leadership insights from Jetwing Travels, Tangerine Beach Hotels PLC / Tangerine Tours, and William Angliss Institute Australia. • Practical Exposure: Students from the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) demonstrated industry readiness by independently managing culinary presentation and guest service for the high-profile reception.