This is a special issue on Benefits and Threats of Travel and Tourism in a Globalized Cultural Context guest-edited by Professor Carolin Lusby from Florida International University. Carolin has contributed profoundly to the field of tourism research through her studies on various aspects, including ocean cruising and community-based tourism, together with her practical involvement in the field. She also serves as the coordinator of World Leisure Organization Special Interest Group (SIG) on Travel and Tourism. With a great dedication, Carolin successfully put together a truly international issue in line with the global perspective of World Leisure Journal. We are grateful to her for the great job and leave it to her to introduce the issue and take our readers through its content.
In the News and Notices section, we have a piece from the World Leisure Secretariat describing several inspiring initiatives that bring people together through global forums and webinars. These initiatives demonstrate success in disseminating knowledge and creating platform for exchange and collaboration on issues related to leisure.