Sustainable Tea Tourism

Principles and Applications

Suranga Silva D.A.C., Gayathri Puwanendram, Baghya Erathna , Kulasekara K. M. B. S. Y.

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English

Routledge
05 December 2025

Tourism industry; Transport: general interest

Series: Routledge Focus on Tourism and Hospitality

This timely and innovative book provides an in-depth and interdisciplinary exploration of sustainable tea tourism, presenting practical insights and global best practices to pave the way forward.

The volume discusses current trends and patterns in relation to supply and demand, ecological balance and environmental protection, and community involvement and strategic approaches for inclusive and integrated tea tourism. It also discusses the development of infrastructure and HR, the experience of tea tourists, promotion and marketing, technology application, innovative business models, industry partnerships, and stakeholder contributions, amongst other insights. The book is future-focused, presenting a comprehensive discussion of existing and potential future policy for sustainable tea tourism development, with an eye on global best practices through the lens of varied international case studies.

This book will be of pivotal interest to researchers, students, and practitioners with an interest in tourism, sustainable tourism, sustainability management, international business, or food studies.

Edited by: Suranga Silva D.A.C., Gayathri Puwanendram, Baghya Erathna, Kulasekara K. M. B. S. Y., Krishantha Ganeshan
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781032998190
ISBN 10: 1032998199
Series: Routledge Focus on Tourism and Hospitality
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 05 December 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Suranga Silva D.A.C. is Professor in Tourism Economics at the University of Colombo and Founding Coordinator of the Sustainable Tourism Unit. With a PhD in Tourism Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he has authored numerous books, journal articles, and policy papers. His research interests include sustainable tourism, tourism economics, destination management, and tourism policy development at national and international levels. Gayathri Puwanendram graduated from the University of Kelaniya and is Lecturer in Tourism and Chinese Language at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a visiting Lecturer. She is reading for her Master’s in Tourism Economics and Hotel Management at the University of Colombo and has authored several book chapters, research articles, and conference papers. Her research interests include eco and community-based tourism, heritage tourism, tea tourism, sustainable tourism, wellness tourism, gastronomy tourism, and beyond. Baghya Erathna is the Head of the Department and Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism at SLTC Research University. She is currently reading a Master's in Tourism Economics and Hotel Management at the University of Colombo and has previously authored numerous book chapters, research, and journal articles. Her research interests are regenerative tourism, tea tourism, gastronomy tourism, and community-based tourism. Kulasekara K.M.B.S.Y. is Instructor in English at the University of Peradeniya and the Coordinator of the English for Geography course. He completed a postgraduate diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management at the University of Colombo in 2021, and is a former Travel Executive at Nkar Travels, Colombo. He is a multidisciplinary researcher with an interest in tourism, social issues, and education. Krishantha Ganeshan is a Hotelier, Researcher, and English Language Instructor with over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry. He is currently a Front Office Executive at 98 Acres Resort & Spa. His research focuses on tea tourism, gastronomy tourism, sustainable tourism, and heritage tourism, with several publications in reputable publications.