About the Congress Vancouver Island University is excited to host the 19th World Leisure Congress. Under the theme “Leisure is Life: Pathways to Collective Well-Being,” the Congress will bring together the global leisure community to explore how leisure can contribute to collective well-being, stronger communities, and more inclusive and sustainable futures. Hosted on Vancouver Island,Read more
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WLO Open Call for Board of Directors | 2027–2029 WLO invites international leisure scholars and professionals to help shape our strategy, strengthen our projects and community, advocate for the leisure field, and support members worldwide. Board positions are open to WLO Premium Members. Appointed members will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027. LearnRead more
UNCOVER magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary! For a decade, UNCOVER has connected pioneers and shared the stories of those building a more sustainable future for leisure, tourism, and hospitality. We are delighted to present the latest edition, Transitions: From Global to the Ground, featuring stories that take readers on a journey from space to soil.Read more
World Leisure Treasurer Open CallApplication deadline November 16, 2026 Application documentRead more
World Leisure Board of Directors Application DocumentApplication deadline November 16, 2026 Application documentRead more
World Leisure Board of Directors Open CallApplication deadline November 16, 2026 Information documentRead more
The journey continues as the next World Leisure Congress—the 19th edition—travels to beautiful Vancouver Island. Hosted by the WLCE at Vancouver Island University, this gathering will bring the global leisure community together for another inspiring chapter of connection, learning, and discovery. More information about the Congress will be shared soon—stay tuned!Read more
World Leisure Day will be celebrated all around the globe on April, 2025, to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society. In these uncertain times, it is more necessary than ever to acknowledge the importance of leisure playing key role in individual and community developments, contributing to the quality of lifeRead more
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
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
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