Leisure Management And Future Challenge

Promoting Leisure as integral to social, cultural and economic development. Where leisure is… Recreation, the arts and culture, sport, festivals and celebrations, play, travel and tourism, health and fitness. Social development means ..., enlarging choice and access, cultural development means ..., affirming and enriching cultural identities, economic development means ..., achieving sustainable and well distributed growth. How does World Leisure achieve these goals? By advocating the importance of leisure, by fostering research and inquiry, by programming directed at policy and executive development. Heightening the awareness of leisure benefits, expanding the appreciation of leisure as a contributor to individual and community wellbeing, especially among those who stand to benefit most from participation. Improving policy and legislation, encouraging governments to develop effective policies and practices in providing for leisure especially the lowering of barriers to involvement and participation. Strengthening leadership, providing education and training programs for those in positions of responsibility who have the greatest impact on the development and delivery of leisure programs. Expanding international cooperation, identifying and promoting cooperation among governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations. Leisure contributing significantly to social, cultural and economic development, reflected in a greater commitment resources, expanded and better prepared leadership, and a significant rise in levels of participation. Governments provide policy and legislation, and support, programs designed to optimize leisure opportunities. The community is informed of the benefits of participation. Children and adults have acquired knowledge and skills to derive full benefits. The public, commercial and voluntary sectors cooperate to optimize outcomes. All sectors work towards removing barriers to leisure, involvement. What it will Take a clear vision. strong leadership, high quality programming, continuous, open and effective communication and advocacy, strong management and regular monitoring of progress and results, adequate financial resources, making choices: Whereas all people have a right to good quality leisure experiences; whereas many face special barriers related to disability, gender, age, social status, poverty, domicile or education; and whereas resources are always limited ... We choose to concentrate our efforts where needs are great.