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The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)—the leading organization supporting recreation and parks professionals in British Columbia—held its annual Symposium from May 6-9 at the Fairmont Château Whistler. This flagship event, the only conference of its kind in the province, gathered over 400 professionals, planners, volunteers, and sector partners to engage with the themeRead more
On May 14-15, 2025, the Conseil Québécois du Loisir (CQL) actively participated in the Social Economy Summit 2025, a landmark event dedicated to advancing Quebec’s social economy. Organized by the Chantier de l’économie sociale, the Summit is part of a broader initiative involving regional and sectoral explorations to shape the future of the social economy in Quebec. Focused on showcasingRead more
Join Us for our webinar Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Leisure Education for Social Inclusion The World Leisure Organization Special Interest Group on Leisure Education (SIG LE) warmly invites you to our upcoming webinar, Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Leisure Education for Social Inclusion, on June 23, 2025, from 1:00–2:00pm CEST. This webinar explores how leisure education can overcomeRead more
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This Program provides a unique opportunity for researchers from around the world to collaborate on cutting-edge leisure research with colleagues in our Centre. The program encourages knowledge exchange, fosters international partnerships, and supports the development of innovative solutions to local and global challenges. Visiting Scholars will be expected to engage with both their collaborator(s) in theRead more
We are delighted to confirm four inspiring leaders in sustainable tourism, destinations, and events as keynote speakers for WLC 2025: Kathleen Andereck, Professor of Sustainable Tourism, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University Jane Ali-Knight, Professor in Festival and Event Management, The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland Yvonne Nassar, Chair of theRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
