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Rathnayaka, Jayani

Jayani Rathnayaka

Ph.D. Student
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Education

Undergraduate Education
Bachelor of Arts Special degree in Tourism and Cultural Resources Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Graduate Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism, Economics & Hotel Management, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka  
Master of Science in Hospitality Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Areas of Expertise

Fusion Cuisine, authenticity along with Big Data analytics

Professional Summary

Advisor: Dr. Jinyang Deng

Hospitality and tourism researcher with a strong interest in data analytics, technology, and consumer experience. Experienced in combining research and software development skills to support innovation in the hospitality industry. Passionate about using data and technology to improve tourism experiences and service quality.

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