Held in Doha, on the 25-27 November, the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024 successfully concluded as a leading platform for shaping the global tourism landscape, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and transformative experiences. Bringing together global stakeholders, industry leaders, and innovators, QTM 2024 explored the evolving dynamics of travel and tourism, offering actionableRead more
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Dr. Mireia Iglesias, WLO Communication and Events Officer, recently attended the 63rd International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Annual Congress in Abu Dhabi from October 20 to 23, 2024. The congress featured a diverse program with sessions on technology and innovation, sustainability, cultural awareness, and business trends, as well as opportunities to connect with Middle Eastern culture.Read more
The World Leisure Organization (WLO) is excited to partner with Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2024, organized by NeXTfairs. The event will take place from November 25-27 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. This year’s event, themed “Discover Places, People, and Cultures,” will showcase the rich diversity of global tourism offerings while highlighting Qatar’s uniqueRead more
In late September and early October, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) took another significant step in strengthening its long-standing collaboration with the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Government (CoCT) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC). This visit showcased a variety of key events that fostered knowledge exchange and collaboration between WLO, South AfricanRead more
WLO is opening a Call for applications for Board of Directors (BOD) to serve for the 2025-2027 term. WLO BOD shall be comprised of up to 20 persons and must represent each continent, as dictates WLO’s By-Laws. There is a maximum of 5 Board seats open for the 2025–2027 term. Please, see the characteristics neededRead more
The National Department of Sesc in Brazil carried out, from June 18 to 22, 2024, the Sesc Leisure Policy Presentation Seminar, including the participation of representatives from 27 Regional Departments. Brazilian members of the Board of Directors of the World Leisure Organization (WLO) participated in the event and presented the network to the audience. TheRead more
On July 16, 2024, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) hosted a significant side event during the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The webinar, titled “Leisure as a Catalyst: Empowering Communities and Alleviating Poverty,” brought together experts to discuss the vital role of leisure in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Read more
World Leisure Journal Call for New Editorial Board Members The World Leisure Journal is looking to fill a number of Editorial Board positions. World Leisure Journal (WLJ) , the official journal of the World Leisure Organization, is aiming to stimulate a broad discussion of critical leisure research and theory in all its guises. The journalRead more
We are pleased to announce an exciting and insightful online panel discussion titled “Leisure as a Catalyst: Empowering Communities and Alleviating Poverty”. This event is an official side event of the United Nations High Level Political Forum (UN HLPF) on Sustainable Development, organized by the World Leisure Organization (WLO) in collaboration with CALS, CILRA, LSA,Read more
WLC 2025: LEISURE FOR A BETTER SOCIETY We are excited to invite you to the 18th World Leisure Congress (WLC 2025), hosted by Breda University of Applied Sciences in Breda, The Netherlands, from August 25-28, 2025. This prestigious international event will bring together leisure professionals from academia, industry, and government to explore the theme “LeisureRead more
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