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Leisure for Growth, Development and Well-Being

Bringing together a global network of leaders, researchers, and practitioners to champion leisure’s role in human development and social well-being. Since 1952, WLO has been a worldwide voice for leisure, with consultative status at the United Nations.

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We empower individuals by creating opportunities for learning, connection, and professional growth.

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We connect universities with international networks, research, and real-world impact.

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We partner with organizations to foster collaboration, innovation, and global exchange, while developing ad hoc programs and initiatives tailored to their specific goals, contexts, and communities.

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Published Mar 11, 2026

Call for Editorial Board Members – World Leisure Journal

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Published Feb 18, 2026

WLO partner for the ENCATC ACADEMY 2026, Bilbao, Spain

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Published Dec 18, 2025

WLO at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025

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WLO Strategic Partner: 16th ENCATC Academy

21-24 April 2026

Bilbao, Spain

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WLO Strategic Partner: 16th ENCATC Academy

21-24 April 2026

Bilbao, Spain

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World Leisure Day 2026

2026

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World Leisure Day 2026

2026

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19th World Leisure Congress

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19th World Leisure Congress

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Shaping a better world through leisure

Connecting people, knowledge, and communities to advance well-being, inclusion, and human development worldwide.

80+ countries
2,500+ members

WLO brings together a global network spanning over 80 countries, uniting academics, professionals, and leaders across the leisure sector.

Through this diverse and growing community, we foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation that advance leisure as a force for well-being, inclusion, and human development.

Expanding our reach and strengthening engagement in currently underrepresented countries remains one of our key strategic priorities.

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World Leisure Organization is a non-profit organization registered in New York.

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World Leisure Organization (WLO) |  Scientific and Technical Office Arenal | C/ San Vicente Albia 1, Planta 3. Dpto. 9 48001 Bilbao, Spain

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  • ABOUT
    • About us
    • Board of directors
    • Scientific and Technical Secretariat
    • Academy
    • Youth Ambassadors
    • Chapters
    • Institutional Members
    • Donors & Sponsors
    • Internships
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Congress
    • Expo
    • Games
    • Festival
    • Study Tours
    • Global Leisure Debates
    • Communities of Excellence
    • WL Journal
    • Awards
    • Strategic Priorities Grants (SPGs)
  • WLO CHARTER FOR LEISURE
  • CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
    • The network
    • Field School
    • Leisure Experience Research Opportunity (LERO)
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