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
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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
The WL Communities of Excellence applicationPermanent Call How to ApplyRead more
WL Field School 2023 – Multiplicities of Leisure: Seeing through other lensesOpen Call Programme & Application CriteriaRead more
Hillel Ruskin Memorial Scholar Literary AwardOpen Call How to ApplyRead more
George Torkildsen Literary AwardOpen Call How to ApplyRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
