What does the leisure industry provide?

The report defines the ‘leisure industry’ as anything that ‘provides services and products to consumers – business, families or individuals, domestic or foreign – to meet people’s demand for leisure opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for sport, culture, recreation, entertainment, eating and …

What do leisure operators do?

We exist to make community services and spaces better for everyone. That means providing affordable access to quality community leisure and fitness facilities. We manage more than 270 public sport and leisure centres, 113 libraries in partnership with 50 local councils, public agencies and sporting organisations.

What is the sports and leisure industry?

This industry is all about people enjoying sport, keeping fit and improving their health and fitness. Jobs in this sector can be in professional sport, either playing or coaching at different levels.

How big is the leisure industry in the UK?

Leisure sector grows to £117 billion as UK consumers prefer pleasure to shopping. The UK leisure market is worth £117 billion in revenue and is growing nearly twice as fast as the retail sector, according to a new state-of-the-sector report and a survey of 3,000 UK consumers from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

What is the state of the UK leisure industry?

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Why is the UK’s sports industry so successful?

This has helped the UK lead the way in a number of areas across the sector, in particular around overlay, sports development and football. The UK has a highly successful overlay industry, both at home and abroad.

Who is business in sport and Leisure ( BISL )?

Business In Sport and Leisure (BISL) is the strategic body representing the private sector in the Sport and Leisure Industry. Our uniquely broad range of members means we take a strategic view across the whole industry.

What kind of jobs are available in sport and leisure?

Health education and healthy lifestyles are increasingly popular and important to people, so there is likely to be more demand for personal trainers and fitness instructors. Some sports and leisure jobs are seasonal. You could work indoors or out depending on the role. The work can involve shifts, weekend and bank holiday working hours.