In celebration of UN World Tourism Day, the Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo 2025 will take place on 28 September 2025 at One Galle Face Mall.Recognised as the country’s largest career and networking platform dedicated to tourism and hospitality, the Expo enters its third consecutive year as a prestigious event that bridges aspiring professionals with leading employers, educators, and industry stakeholders.

When: 28 September 2025 (10.00 AM – 7.00 PM)
Where: One Galle Face Mall, Colombo
Event: Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo 2025
Entry: Walk-in Free

What sets the Expo apart is the way it captures the energy of an industry built on people. From students seeking their first opportunity, to professionals ready for their next chapter, to recruiters looking for tomorrow’s leaders — the event is a meeting point of ambition and experience.

This year’s Expo brings together 50 dedicated stalls and a distinguished portfolio of participants, includingShangri-La Colombo & Hambantota, Galle Face Group, Cinnamon Life, Marriott Weligama, Taru Villas, Walkers Tours, The Serendipity Collection, MAI Globe, Olanka Travels, BCD Travels, and more. Academic institutions such as the University of Colombo, Aspire College of Higher Education, and the Universal College of Learning will take part, alongside an international collaboration with Capilano University, ensuring education and industry stand side by side.

Organised by the Alumni Association of Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management (Alumni ATEHM) together with the Sustainable Tourism Unit of the University of Colombo, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, SLTDA, SLITHM, and SLAITO, the Expo reflects a shared vision: to empower the next generation, connect talent with opportunity, and strengthen the future of Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector.

More than a career fair, the Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo 2025 is a journey. It is where careers begin, where futures take shape, and where the story of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues to be written — one connection at a time.

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Introduced under the national theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, the programme aims to create vocational awareness, instill sustainable practices, and expose students to professional hospitality standards. Open to students from Grade 9 upwards, it represents a bold step in preparing youth with the skills, values, and mindsets required to play an active role in shaping Sri Lanka’s tourism economy.

The initiative unfolds in two stages. In September, provincial competitions will take place across all nine provinces at SLITHM regional centres and partner hotels. Winners from these rounds will advance to a series of national level events in Colombo that spotlight the country’s commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable tourism.

The celebrations begin on 27 September with the Colombo Travel Mart 2025 at One Galle Face, where 75 stalls will bring together tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, and international buyers. On 28 September, the focus will shift to the Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo, organised by AATEHM and the Sustainable Tourism Unit with the support of SLTDA, SLAITO, SLITHM, and the University of Colombo. This will connect students, job seekers, and professionals with employers and training institutions, providing career pathways in tourism and hospitality.

On 30 September, the spotlight turns to the nation’s youth with the Final School Tourism Club Competition, showcasing the talents and knowledge of students who have emerged from provincial rounds. The programme will culminate on 1 October at BMICH, where multiple headline events will take place: the 10th International Tourism Research Conference, the 10th International Tourism Leaders’ Summit, the launch of the Ruhunu Ring, the Vision 2 Voice 4th Edition, and the grand award ceremony. This finale will bring together global and local leaders, scholars, and innovators to share insights on policy, sustainability, and future-focused transformation.

Beyond these milestones, the initiative builds more than technical hospitality training. It emphasises essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. By embedding sustainability into the competition framework, it encourages participants to consider the environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of tourism while gaining real world experience. Together, these efforts ensure that Sri Lanka’s next generation emerges not only with practical expertise but also with the responsibility and vision needed to lead the tourism industry into the future.

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