Blog

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

The World Leisure Organization (WLO) was proud to serve as a Conference Partner of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, held from November 24–26 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) under the theme ‘Bridging Cultures, Connecting Futures’. The QTM 2025 Conference, which was curated by WLO, brought together more than 40 international leaders toRead more

Download Issue in PDF Newsletter_November_2025_181225Read more