
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