Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, resigned from his position yesterday following the conclusion of his two-year tenure. It is reported that no new Chairman or Acting Chairman has been officially appointed to the post thus far.
Sources within the tourism sector indicate that October 30, 2026, marked Hewawasam’s final day in office, and no official notification has been issued regarding the appointment of a successor.
This resignation is particularly notable as it occurs while the Tourism Promotion Bureau is actively rolling out interim promotional programs aimed at sustaining interest in Sri Lanka across key international markets ahead of the upcoming winter tourist season.