🌿 Hilton Yala Rangers Earn Global Tracking Certifications

Hilton Yala Resort's Rangers' Team has achieved a major milestone in Sri Lanka's tourism & hospitality sector by securing prestigious CyberTracker Track & Sign certifications. The internationally recognized qualifications establish a global benchmark for wildlife tracking, directly enhancing the country's eco-tourism standards. • Key Highlights: • Multiple team members awarded Track & Sign I, II, and III Secondary Certificates under the CyberTracker Conservation system, founded by Louis Liebenberg. • Assessments conducted by global tracking experts Mr. Lee Gutteridge (FGASA Scout Guide & Master Tracker) and Dr. Kersey Lawrence (the world's first female Senior Tracker). • The team is led by Sajith Withanage, Head Ranger, who is Sri Lanka's first FGASA-certified field guide and a CyberTracker Track & Sign Professional. • National & Economic Context: As Hilton’s only dedicated wildlife property globally, the resort’s investment in professional development positions Sri Lanka as a top-tier destination for high-value, conservation-focused nature-based hospitality. Elevating local guiding skills aids economic diversification within tourism, creating high-skilled employment and enhancing guest experiences rooted in ecological education.