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Mrs. E.W. Biyiri

Senior Lecturer

edinab@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
+94 71 454 8794

Education Qualifications

  • B.A (Special) Degree in German Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • Masters in Tourism Economics & Hotel Management, University of Colombo.
  • Ph.D (Reading), University of Colombo.

Professional Qualifications

  • Intensivkurs Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Institute Für Internationale Kommunikation, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2012
  • Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2018
  • Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), 2025

Research Interests

  • Tourism Management
  • Tourism Education
  • Tourist Behavior

Appointments

  • Senior Lecturer (Grade II), (from 01.11.2022 to date) Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Hospitality and Leisure Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo (from 2025 to date)
  • Probationary Lecturer ( from 01.11.2017- 28.03 2022), Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer (2020), Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Temporary Lecturer ( from 25.05.2015 to 01.11.2017), Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer (2018), Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM), Anuradhapura.

Publications

  • Biyiri, E. W., & Dissanayake, D. M. M. I. (2018). A Study on Satisfaction towards Online Learning among the Tourism & Hospitality Management Students during Covid 19 Pandemic. Journal of Management and Tourism Research, 4(1), 37–57.
  • Dahanayake, S. N. S., Biyiri, E. W., & Dassanayake, D. M. C. (2019). Tourism and hospitality undergraduates’ internship experience, their satisfaction and impact on future career intention. Journal of Management Matters, 6(1), 33–44.
  • Dissanayake, T. D. S. H., & Biyiri, E. W. (2017). The impact of internal factors on share price: Reference to hotel industry in Colombo stock exchange. Business and Management Research, 7(3), 33–37.
  • Biyiri, E. W. (2018). Impact of Perception and Attitudes of Tourism Undergraduates Towards Their Intention To Work in Tourism Industry. Journal of Tourism Economics and Applied Research, 1(2), 19–28.
  • Biyiri, E. W., Dahanayake, S. N. S., Dassanayake, D. M. C., Nayyar, A., Dayangana, K. T. L. U. S., & Jayasinghe, J. A. P. M. (2024). ChatGPT in self-directed learning: Exploring acceptance and utilization among undergraduates of state universities in Sri Lanka. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-13269-8
  • Weerasinghe, G. B. I., & Biyiri, E. W. (2024). Exploring the tourist perceptions of destination components at the Sigiriya World Heritage Site: A Tripadvisor-Based study. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 26(2–3), 207–229. https://doi.org/10.1080/13505033.2024.2416194
  • Wickramasinghe, M., & Biyiri, E. W. (2026). Generative AI adoption and employee empowerment in tourism: ChatGPT use for text-based customer communication and its effects on workplace power dynamics. International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM), 5(1), 772–800. https://doi.org/10.56879/ijbm.v5i1.30
  • Biyiri, E., Jayasinghe, J., & Dahanayake, S. (2023). Undergraduate Perception towards E-Learning during the Pandemic. In The Role of Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Education Improvement (pp. 87–105). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003425779-5
  • Biyiri, E. W., & Dissanayake, D. M. M. I. (2022). An Analysis of Entrepreneurial Intention of Tourism and Hospitality Undergraduates in Sri Lanka. In S. S. Bagri, R. Dhodi, & K. Junaid (Eds.), Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality Management (pp. 1–26). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9510-7.ch001
  • Dissanayake, D. M. M. I., Biyiri, E. W., & Wickramasinghe, D, D. M. J. (2021). Online Teaching and Learning during the Covid 19 outbreak: The Case of Tourism and Hospitality Management undergraduates in State Universities in Sri Lanka. In Online Education in Sri Lanka (pp. 78–89). National E- Learning Resource Centre, University of Kelaniya.
  • Biyiri, E. W. (2024). Perspectives on Sustainable Attributes at Heritage Destinations: Insights from Sigiriya World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka. In International Research Conference on Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
  • Gunawardhana, G.W.S.S., & Biyiri, E. W. (2023). A Study on Community Perception Towards Tourism Impacts and Community Support for Tourism Development In Meemure area. In Proceeding of 2nd International Research Symposium on Management (pp. 453-457). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • E.W Biyiri, Maduka Udunuwara (2025). Exploring Challenges in Guest Interactions: Insights from Frontline Employees in the Hotel Industry, In Proceeding of Annual Research Conference 2025 (pp.92). Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
  • Leelachandra, W.D.T., & Biyiri, E. W. (2023). An Analysis of Memorable Tourism Experience of Youth Tourists And Their Revisit Intention to Cultural Destinations; Special Reference To Kandy Cultural Heritage Site. In Proceeding of 2nd International Research Symposium on Management (pp. 446-449). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Karunathilaka, H. G. N. P., & Biyiri, E. W. (2023). An Analysis of Female Undergraduate’s Perception towards Career Barriers and Women’s Career Advancement in the Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka. In Proceeding of Top50 Global Economic Forum 2023; International Research Symposium Empowering Women for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development (pp. 49). Alumni ATHEM, University of Colombo.
  • Malagekumbura, M. K. N. K., & Biyiri, E. W. (2022). The Challenges and Potential to Promote Ayurvedic Tourism in Sri Lanka during the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic. In Proceeding of 1st International Research Symposium on Management (pp. 452-455). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasinghe, H. D. R. D., & Biyiri, E. W. (2022). An Analysis of the Attitudes and Motivations of Undergraduates in the Tourism Stream: Achieving Foreign Language Proficiency for The Tourism and Hospitality Industry. In Proceeding of 1st International Research Symposium on Management (pp. 405-409). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Lakshitha, H.D.T; Biyiri, E.W. (2021). A Study on Tourism and Hospitality Undergraduates’ Entrepreneurial Intention. In Proceeding of 4th National Research Symposium on Management 2021 (p. 143). Mihintale: Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wijesena, A.P.D.D.; Biyiri, E.W. (2020). The Impact of Push and Pull Travel Motivations on Tourist’s Revisit Intention to Sri Lanka. In Proceeding of 3rd National Research Symposium on Management 2020. Mihintale: Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Biyiri, E.W.; Dassanayake, D.M.C.; Dahanayake, S.N.S. (2019). A study on tourism undergraduates’ satisfaction on internship experience and thier future career intention. In Proceeding of International Research Conference, Uwa Wellassa University (p. 568). Badulla: Uwa Wellassa University.
  • Madawala, M.L.K.W.; Biyiri, E.W. (2019). Study on community empowerment and community support for tourism development in Minneriya area. In Proceeding of 5th International Tourism Research Conference and Tourism Leader’s Summit (p. 42). Colombo: Tourism Study Programmes, Department of Economics, University of Colombo.
  • Biyiri, E.W., Dasanayake, D.M.C.,  Dahanayake, S.N.S., (2018). Why Sri Lankans eat at International Fast Food outlets? Motivations and Demographics. In Proceeding of 2nd International Research Symposium of Uwa Wellassa University (p. 329). Badulla: Uwa Wellassa University
  • Biyiri, E.W., Hettiarachchi, B. (2017). Attitudes and Perception of Tourism and Hospitality Undergraduates toward Careers in the same Field. In Proceeding of 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium (p. 51). Mihintale: Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka