Leisure is activity for rest and relaxation when one is not working. It is a lifestyle and attitude in the post-industrial age as well as a process of self-development and self-fulfilment. Leisure is a state of mind and a way of living. It helps people to fully realize their value and freely develop themselves. Travelling is a form of leisure, and leisure activities cover a much wider group of activities.
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(2020). Leisure. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_1383
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