Given these unprecedented circumstances, a joint decision has been taken by WLO and People’s Government of Beijing Municipality of the 16th World Leisure Congress in Pinggu-Beijing, to postponed the event, which was initially scheduled to take place from October 17 to 23 October this year. The new dates to celebrate the 16th World Leisure CongressRead more
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By Ms. Joanne Schoeder, WLO Chair and Co-Director of the World Leisure Center of Excellence (WLCE) at Vancouver Island University (VIU), and Dr. Suzanne de la Barre, Co-Director of the WLCE at VIU On June 15th 2020, The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS), the Association for Event Management Education (AEME), the Academy of Leisure SciencesRead more
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By Teresa Freire, Assistant Professor, School of Psychology, University of Minho (Portugal); Chair of the Leisure and Well-being SIG There is (was) substantial evidence-based literature on the benefits of leisure for adolescents when considering their need for thriving and flourishing. Research contributions were until now very clear about the role of leisure in the livesRead more
The World Leisure Organization is pleased to launch 2020 Strategic Priorities Grants programme designed to support World Leisure members’ projects that further the development of leisure as a means to enhance the human condition. This programme will award Strategic Priorities Grants (SPGs) for up to USD $10,000 per project, in support of leadership, advocacy, research,Read more
It is impossible nowadays to write a piece on leisure policies without having the COVID-19 setting in mind. As the pandemic continues to impose the importance of safe distancing in all activities of human life, sports events and activities are largely affected. Are we in a moment where we need to re-consider health in theRead more
An initiative from World Leisure Organization Youth Ambassadors Committee World Leisure Organization offers online forums on leisure related matters (theories & practices) for interested young people , with invited leading scholars and professionals from around the world. The online forums are free and are scheduled every Wednesday at 3PM (Central European Summer Time) and theyRead more
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These are unprecedented times that require unprecedented measures. Our priority now is to support and understand our community. We remain committed to delivering an exceptional upcoming 16th World Leisure Congress. We kindly advice you to wait with making any arrangements until further notice this date. We continue to monitor the pandemic and its impact, and will provideRead more
By Dr. Marcel C.M. Bastiaansen Senior lecturer and researcher in quantitative research methods, Academy for Leisure and Events, Breda University of Applied Sciences and Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology, Tilburg University The Netherlands Emotions make leisure experiences special In the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry experiences are the core economic offering (Pine & Gilmore, 1998, 2011).Read more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
