Study Tour – Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship organized an educational field visit on 26th November 2025 to Shangri-La Hambantota and Maheero Banana Fiber, focusing on key themes such as tourism entrepreneurship, social and green entrepreneurship, sustainability, green practices, and eco-friendly business innovation. The visit was conducted for 3000-level Entrepreneurship specialization students.
The study tour aimed to provide students with practical exposure to how sustainability-driven business models operate in real settings. At Shangri-La Hambantota, students explored sustainable tourism operations, including waste reduction initiatives, eco-friendly resource management, and community engagement practices. This allowed them to observe how large-scale hospitality ventures integrate environmental responsibility into daily operations. At Maheero Banana Fiber, students witnessed an inspiring example of green entrepreneurship, where agricultural waste is transformed into value-added handicrafts and sustainable products. This visit highlighted the importance of circular economy practices, rural entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and environmentally conscious production. Through this hands-on experience, students gained valuable insights into modern production processes, sustainable innovation, and the practical application of management theories in real business environments.
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Shangri-La Hambantota and Maheero Banana Fiber for their support and generosity in making this study tour a meaningful and inspiring learning experience.