Chinthana Duminduhewa 

Founding Chairman

Chinthana Duminduhewa is a leading expert in sustainable tourism with over 25 years of experience in destination management, policy advisory, capacity building, and tourism certification. As the Founding Chairman of Sustainable Tourism Initiatives (Pvt) Ltd, he works with government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, and private sector partners to foster responsible and impactful sustainable tourism development in Sri Lanka and beyond.

He is a certified Lead Trainer of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and has conducted extensive training programs across Asia, empowering tourism professionals and destinations to align with global sustainability standards. Chinthana also serves as the Country Coordinator and Global Expert for Green Destinations, contributing as a key consultant to Sri Lanka’s first destination certification in Sigiriya.

Chinthana is a visiting lecturer at the University of Colombo and holds a master’s degree in Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD in sustainable tourism