U.A. Dhanusha Premarathna
U.A. Dhanusha Premarathna
Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Tourism & CRM
MBA in Tourism (Sabaragamuwa), BA (First Class Honours) in Tourism and Cultural Resource Management (Kelaniya)
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Email dhanushaprem@kln.ac.lk
Telephone +94112290813
Mobile +94711816815
Room No G-07
Postgraduate Supervision Available
BIOGRAPHY:
BIOGRAPHY:
Dhanusha Premarathna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours in Tourism and Culture Resource Management from the University of Kelaniya and an MBA in Tourism Management from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. With a strong interest in travel, tourism, cultural diversity, and language learning. Dhanusha Premarathna is committed to continuous professional development, knowledge sharing, and fostering industry collaboration. He values effective decision-making, interdisciplinary learning, and the integration of academic knowledge with practical experience to advance tourism education and industry.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Creative Tourism, Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Travel concept development, Special Interest Tourism
ONGOING RESEARCH & PROJECTS:
ONGOING RESEARCH & PROJECTS:
Explore Sri Lankan Fashion Designers’ Perceptions of Heritage Apparel as a Medium for Destination Marketing and Travel Souvenir Development.
TEACHING:
TEACHING:
Nature Tourism
Domestic & Community Tourism
Tourism in Developing Countries
POSITIONS:
POSITIONS:
Senior Lecturer in Travel and Tour Management, University College of Ratmalana, University of Vocational Technology (2016–2026).
Head of Academics, University College of Ratmalana, University of Vocational Technology (2017–2020).
Member, Board of Management, University College of Ratmalana, University of Vocational Technology (2017–2020).
Student Coordinator, University College of Ratmalana, University of Vocational Technology (2024–2026).
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Reviewer, Journal of Archaeology and Heritage Studies (JAHS 2022/23), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, December 2023.
Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, Centre for Sustainability Solutions, University of Kelaniya, August 2024.
Reviewer, International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology, 12 December 2024.
Reviewer, 2nd International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH 2026), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, 2026.
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:
Best Presenter – Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Economic Resilience Track (2024). U. A. D. Premarathna, Visitor Interpretative Infrastructure Development as a Tourist Educational Tool for Sustainable Nature Tourism: A Case Study in Horton Plains National Park. International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology, 12 December 2024.
JOURNAL ARTICLES:
JOURNAL ARTICLES:
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Arachchi, R. S. S. W. (2020). Consumer value-adding on Ramayana tourism in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 7(3), 177–187.
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Arachchi, R. S. S. W. (2021). Issues and challenges on developing and promoting Ramayana trail tourism in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research, 9(3), 1030–1038.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2019). Local vendors’ conflicts with each other and their impact on tourists’ behaviours: The case study of Madunagala hot water spring. Journal of Social Sciences, 10(3), 33–45.
BOOKS:
BOOKS:
Premarathna, U. A. D. (n.d.). Promoting Hindu culture in Sri Lankan tourism: A study on Ramayana tourism. ISBN 978-624-97536-0-0.
BOOK CHAPTERS & EDITED VOLUMES:
BOOK CHAPTERS & EDITED VOLUMES:
Ekanayake, E. M. C. K., Amarasooriya, G. H. C. S., Premarathna, U. A. D., Wanniarachchi, S. S., & Umashani, A. L. A. P. (n.d.). Blue health tourism and coastal wellness destinations: A pathway to sustainable wellbeing and economic growth. In Global practices and innovation in maritime tourism: Blue economy perspectives [Manuscript submitted for review].
CONFERENCES:
CONFERENCES:
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Arachchi, R. S. S. W. (2025). Limitations to promoting Sri Lankan cultural performing arts as a cultural tourism product in Sri Lankan Ramayana tourism. International Performing Arts Conference, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka, 20–21 March 2025.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2024). Visitor interpretative infrastructure development as a tourist educational tool for sustainable nature tourism: A case study in Horton Plains National Park. International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology, 12 December 2024.
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Arachchi, R. S. S. W. (2023). Application of creative tourism practices in Sri Lankan Ramayana tourism to achieve creative economic development. International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology, 14 December 2023, 304–311.
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Dissanayake, M. M. K. S. (2021). Tourism promotion in Sri Lanka using landscape and scenery photography. International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology, 14 December 2021, 170–177.
Premarathna, U. A. D., & Arachchi, R. S. S. W. (2020). Issues and challenges in developing and promoting Ramayana tourism as a cultural tourism product in Sri Lanka. 7th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management: Tourism and Hospitality 2030, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25–26 June 2020.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2016). How to position “weddings and honeymoon” as a niche market in the future Sri Lankan tourism industry. International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 26 January 2016, 584–591.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2016). Usage of Asian elephants in labour in the modern tourism industry. International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature, University of Kelaniya, 20–21 August 2016.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2016). Using sculptures and engravings of Asian elephants for souvenirs in the modern tourism industry. International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature, University of Kelaniya, 20–21 August 2016.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2016). Reasons for the lack of motivation to learn a foreign language as a second language among university students. Second International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, University of Kelaniya, 25 August 2016.
Premarathna, U. A. D. (2016). How abortive site planning influences the achievement of targeted benefits of the sustainable tourism development concept. International Conference of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 30 September 2016.
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION:
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION:
On request
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