*** Latest Reports ***

The latest publication by the Leisure Industries Research Centre (LIRC) in Sheffield has now been received in the Library (795.1 LIR, Quick Ref). Leisure Forecasts 2007-2011 provides an overview of 2006, the economic environment and short-term and long-term forecasts in the world of leisure with tables illustrating economic and social indicators. Contents include:
  • Home Entertainment
  • Hobbies and Pastimes
  • Eating and Drinking
  • Gambling
  • Holidays and Tourism

Also just received is Sport Market Forecasts 2007-2011 (796.06 SPO, Quick Ref). Published by Sport England and the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC), contents include:

  • Definition and Size of the Sport Market
  • Overview of 2006
  • Sport Clothing and Footwear
  • Sport Gambling
  • Sport TV and Radio
  • Spectator Sports
  • Health & Fitness
  • Sport-related Travel