Leisure & Recreation

11th Annual International Symposium on Leisure & Recreation

8-12 June 2026
Athens, Greece

Academic member responsible for the conference



The Tourism, Leisure & Recreation Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing its 11th Annual International Symposium on Leisure & Recreation, 8-12 June 2026, Athens, Greece sponsored by the Athens Journal of Tourism.

The aim of the conference is to bring together academics and researchers of Leisure & Recreation and other related disciplines. Consistent with the theme of the Athens Institute’s small academic events, all programs may include a few sessions on current topics in education and research. You may participate as presenter of one paper, chair of a session or observer.

Abstracts Deadline: 4-Nov-2025
Register as attendee: 11-May-2026
(For participants who are not presenting a paper)
Full Paper Deadline: 11-May-2026

Please note that all our conferences are non-thematic as explained in our policy (click here). However, academic members and friends can take the lead to organize and chair a stream as part of this conference. 

Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 4 November 2025 to: Dr. Evangelia Kasimati, Head, Tourism, Leisure & Recreation Unit, Athens Institute & Researcher, Department of Economic Analysis & Research, Central Bank of Greece, Greece.

Abstracts should include the following: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.

If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. organize a special session, chair a session, or any other contribution, please send an email  to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute (president@atiner.gr).

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