The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EHL Advisory Services Llp to conduct a gap analysis study in Sri Lanka with the aim to improve the quality of tourism education on par with global tourism education standards.
Established in 1964, SLITHM is the only government-approved premier Institute in Sri Lanka to train youth in the field of Hospitality and Travel and is managed by The Ministry of Tourism. The Institute offers courses island wide in Anuradhapura, Bandarawela, Pallekelle, Koggala, Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Jaffna and Pasikudha. As knowledge partner, EHL Advisory Services will conduct a gap analysis study by meeting key Sri Lanka Tourism stakeholders, conduct research and analysis to understand key environmental factors related to programmes conducted by SLITHM, and hold on-ground visits to review SLITHM’s network of existing infrastructure in Colombo, Koggala and Kandy. On completion of the gap analysis study, EHL Advisory Services will submit a report to SLITHM on the way forward to elevate the quality of education to global standards. The MoU is valid for a period of six months.