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
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The World Leisure Organization (WLO) is proud to partner with Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, taking place 24–26 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Qatar. Destined to become an established platform for travel and tourism, Qatar Travel Mart brings the world’s top destinations together to share the latest trends in Sports, MICE,Read 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
“Leisure Journals: Writing, Reviewing, and Editing” – A Must-Watch for Authors and Aspiring Editors!
Leisure Journals Editors new workshop This dynamic session brings together leading editors from top leisure journals to guide you through the essential processes of academic publishing. Whether you’re a budding author, an experienced scholar, or someone curious about the editorial side of academic journals, this workshop offers invaluable insights into the world of leisure researchRead more
WLO has recently became part of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Culture & Creativity Policy Club, whose first annual Forum was held in Bilbao, Spain, on October 27, 2023.The EIT is a European Union body aimed at driving innovation bringing together organizations across business, education, and research. There is an ecosystem of partnership forRead more
The Leisure and Human Rights Special Interest Gorup (SIG) was established in mid-2022, following the work of the World Leisure Academy Taskforce in reviewing and updating the WLO Charter for Leisure. This SIG differs somewhat from others in that it did not result from a coming together of an existing group of scholars already committedRead more
In the past few months, WLO Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr. Cristina Ortega has met with representatives of different associations operating globally within the leisure field and other related industries, World Active and International Association of Horticultural Producers. World Active is an initiative meant to set up an open and transparent platform for the fitnessRead more
The past years have been challenging but also rewarding for WLO. Since 1952, WLO has been advocating for leisure worldwide, and as the legacy of our 70th Anniversary, we have decided to do a major rebrand in our logo. After months of work, this time with our rebrand, comes a brand-new improved website . “ItRead more
The WL Centers of Excellence applicationApplication deadline 5th July, 2025 How to applyRead more
WLCE at Zhejiang University organized on June 8-9 the 2023 Suichang International Leisure Conference at its Innovation Base center located in Suichang, China. The theme of the conference was “Smart Leisure, Bright Future” and it marked a significant milestone in Suichang County’s journey towards becoming a renowned international hub for leisure and innovation. Suichang hasRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
