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
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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
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
World Leisure Organization – UN side event 61st Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development “Just and Favorable Conditions for Work: The Leisure Dimension” Date: February, 9th 2023 Time: 4:45 – 6:00PM (New York Time) You are invited to register to attend the UN Virtual Side Event that World Leisure Organization (WLO) isRead more
MEASURE LEISURE – STUDY & FUN Course Location: University of Pécs, City of Pécs, Hungary, and its region Date: 21-29 August 2022 Organizing unit: WLCE University of Pécs, Faculty of Sciences Organizing team: Dr. Márta Wilhelm (WLCE director) Prof. Dr. Miklós Bánhidi (WLO, Board member) Lecturer Judit Prókai (WLCE secretary) Lecturer Zsuzsanna Gép (WLCE programRead more
The World Leisure Youth Ambassadors’ Network is inviting young people from all over the world to introduce their skills in art, hobbies and volunteering within a world wide contest. If you are a painter, draw pictures, record short films or work as a coach or volunteer helped people in need or participated in environmental project,Read more
WLCE case volume SPECIAL ISSUE: Focus on Student Research The World Leisure Centre of Excellence (WLCE) at Vancouver Island University is privileged to share its fifth volume of case studies, as part of the Innovative Leisure Practices series. See the fifth volume of case studies here: https://bit.ly/3dzVC7c As in past compilations, the case studiesRead more
Have you completed an MSc or MA degree and are you looking for an opportunity to develop a career in research? Working as a PhD candidate for 0.8-1.0 FTE at the Academy for Leisure & Events of Breda University of Applied Sciences gives you this opportunity. You will be researching how digital enhancement affects visitorRead more
World Leisure webinars series aims to provide a platform, from different geographies, for learning strategies from academics and executives of how to handle the way out of crisis. This initiative comes as an opportunity and in collaboration with partners to raise the voice of the importance of leisure in these challenges times. To learn moreRead more
The Summer Sesc (Sesc Verão) is a project which, since its creation, has been introducing concepts, innovative ideas and the practice of sports to the Brazilian society, through a program organized by Sesc Centers. The program is based on three pillars: Knowledge, Practice and Show. Additionally, all the Sesc São Paulo Centers plan their sportsRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
