"We need to rethink tourism so the earth can heal"

26 September 2023

Hear Chalana Perera, who advises clients on ‘regenerative tourism’ – which moves away from exploitative tourism practices, while improving the environment and communities.

Workforce and migration patterns of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry: Implications for growth of the sector

21 April 2021

This report considers factors that drive workers from the Sri Lankan tourism industry to migrate overseas; seeks to understand the impact of labour turnover on the local industry; and identify the recruitment channels workers use to secure labour market opportunities overseas.

Improving Synergies between Social Protection and Public Finance Management

01 October 2020

This project aims to support the Government of Sri Lanka in extending social protection coverage to workers, both men and women, in the tourism sector.

Local Empowerment through Economic Development (LEED) - Final Evaluation

24 October 2017

International perspectives on women and work in hotels, catering and tourism

07 April 2013

This working paper highlights structural and cultural issues that often determine the roles that women play within the hotel, catering and tourism workforce and the strategies which can make a difference to their status and opportunities within the sector.