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
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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
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
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
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
In Spring 2025 Western Sydney University’s (WSU) World Leisure Center for Excellence (WLCE) with WSU’s School of Health Sciences announced a competitive call for a 2025 Visiting Research Scholar Program. Western Sydney faculty, Dr. Arianne Reis, the WLCE Director, and Dr. Nicole Peel, worked with Penn State University faculty, Dr. John Dattilo and Dr. AmyRead more
On April 16, 2026, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) will celebrate the sixth edition of World Leisure Day (WL Day) under the inspiring theme “Leisure that Inspires Change: Volunteering for a Sustainable Future.” This year marks a significant milestone, as World Leisure Day has been officially included in the UN Tourism Work Plan, reinforcing theRead more
Vancouver Island University, a WLO Centre of Excellence (WLCE), will host the 2026 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research from May 19–22, 2026, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the ancestral unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Under the theme “Leisure is Transformation,” the Congress will explore how leisure can address social, economic, and ecological challenges,Read more
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