Woman Leader in Hospitality 2025
Founder Dee Gibson was awarded “Woman Leader in Hospitality” at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Awards 2025 from the social enterprise Women in Travel CIC. The award belongs to all of us at Kalukanda House, the team and our collaborators who have created a meaningful business making a difference.
Our Projects
Support local suppliers and female creative entrepreneurs
Since launching Kalukanda House, we have been connecting guests with authentic Sri Lankan culture, and championing local creatives, artisans, and female entrepreneurs through initiatives like The HERA Project X.
Contribute to Thought Leadership
Our work was used in a case study by the University of Surrey ‘Gender Entrepreneurship and Social Policy Institute’ (GeSPi) and further included in a book by Caroline Bremner of Euromonitor and author of “Future Proofing Travel”. Buy here
Read the GeSPi study here GESPi Case Study Dee Gibson
Showcasing Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs and Innovations
Travel shows the humanity and beauty in the world and we strive to share that with our guests, whether you stay with us or simply want to find out about Sri Lanka and her history through the people in our midst. Tune into the podcast “Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot” found on Spotify / Apple and other podcast platforms
Social Impact
We advocate for and work closely with Their Future Today
Please contact us about visiting the charity projects or volunteering time. Donations are made from guest bookings to help support their work. From grass roots charity to global movement, this NGO has worked for over 20 years to keep children in families and out of institutions. If you would like to become a regular donor, your funds provide education and create opportunities for those caught below the poverty line. Link here
Stay with us
Kalukanda House continues to grow as a design-led coastal retreat offering wellness, creative and cultural experiences just steps from Weligama’s surf beaches. Contact stay@kalukandahouse.com
