The World Leisure Organization’s Special Interest Group (SIG) on Leisure Management will host a webinar exploring how evaluation approaches can strengthen decision-making and demonstrate the impact of leisure programs, services, and experiences. The session will address why evaluation has become a critical yet challenging aspect of leisure management, particularly as organizations increasingly seek evidence-informed approaches.Read more
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The Vancouver Island University World Leisure Centre of Excellence (VIU WLCE) is proud to have hosted the 2026 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research (CCLR) in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The congress brought together 132 scholars and students, including a significant number of graduate students. Participants included 52 students and 2 volunteers, 72 scholars and 3 volunteers,Read more
The World Leisure Organization (WLO) was pleased to be represented by Dr. Mireia Iglesias at the conversational event ‘Recreación: Su promoción en Costa Rica y el mundo’, held at the Universidad de Iberoamérica (UNIBE) in Tibás, Costa Rica. The event was organized through the program Una Ventana para el Pueblo by the Red Costarricense deRead more
The World Leisure Organization (WLO) was pleased to attend FIEXPO Latin America, held in San José, Costa Rica, on June 9–11. The event brought together destinations, institutions, associations, and professionals from across the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions sector, providing a valuable platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration. WLO would like to warmly thank theRead more
The World Leisure Journal (WLJ), the official journal of the World Leisure Organization, invites applications from scholars interested in joining its Editorial Board. WLJ is an international forum dedicated to advancing critical research and discussion on leisure and its contribution to quality of life, health, well-being, and social inclusion. We are currently seeking six newRead more
Prof. Dr. Teresa Freire Back to Board of Directors Prof. Dr. Teresa Freire Teresa Freire is Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Psychology, University of Minho (Braga, Portugal). She leads the Laboratory on Development and Psychopathology at the Psychological Research Centre and coordinates the Research Group on Positive Development and Optimal Functioning. Her workRead more
BILBAO: A STRATEGIC CONTEXT FOR THE 2026 ACADEMY Hosting this edition of the ENCATC Academy in Bilbao, in the heart of the Basque Country, provides a unique and compelling framework for exploring sustainability in cultural management and policy. Over the past three decades, Bilbao has become an international reference for urban, cultural, and socialRead more
WLO is proud to announce its partnership with the ENCATC Academy 2026 program on Sustainable Cultural Management and Policy, taking place in the vibrant city of Bilbao. This flagship initiative of ENCATC empowers cultural professionals, educators, researchers, and policymakers to integrate sustainability into the cultural and creative sectors. By fostering a strong link between theoryRead more
Prof. PaedDr. Elena Bendíková, PhD. Back to Board of Directors Prof. PaedDr. Elena Bendíková, PhD. Prof. PaedDr. Elena Bendíková, PhD. currently serves at the Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education, Catholic University in Ružomberok, Slovakia. She is the guarantor of several accredited study programmes at the Faculty of Education and is recognizedRead more
The World Leisure Journal (WLJ) continues to expand its global reach, achieving record-breaking engagement in 2025. According to third-quarter data, downloads rose from 18,897 in 2024 to 24,460 in 2025, marking a 29% increase and, for the first time, surpassing 20,000 downloads every quarter. This steady rise underscores the journal’s growing influence and the relevanceRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
