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WHAT'S NEXT?: Online retailing will be one of the fastest growing channels between 2015 and 2019 as individuals do not have much time for leisure and seek convenience. Entertainment will continue to shift away from traditional broadcast media and print to reality augmented and deeply personalised content. The occupations with the largest new employment growth will be managers, professional and technical jobs, and caring and leisure occupations. Many middle-class professionals will be outsourced to machines within the next few decades leaving workers with more leisure time than they have ever experienced.

• [New] Global demand for location-based virtual reality is predicted to increase, owing to increased applications in end-use industries like healthcare, education, gaming, and media and entertainment. Virtue Market Research
• [New] From mega events like the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup to more niche sports events, travelers will continue flocking to destinations around the world for sports and authentic local experiences. Rustic Pathways
• [New] Tourism projections of 11.9 million visitors in 2025, including 4.8 million international arrivals, will drive continued demand for rental properties and vacation homes. Bamboo Routes
• [New] While house prices have largely flatlined since the end of the stamp duty holiday, any Trump-related volatility that pushes down swap rates could improve affordability and rekindle momentum. Scottish Business News
• [New] The National Policy on Water-Based Activities will establish a framework for the development of water-based recreational activities in Jamaica, streamlining operational and regulatory requirements of the water sports sector while promoting sustainability in coastal zones and watersheds. eTurboNews | eTN
• [New] The top opportunities in the location-based entertainment markets segmented by technology will arise in the cloud merged reality (CMR) segment, which will gain $5.55 billion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• [New] A typical two-bedroom apartment in Dar es Salaam might rent for TZS 1,500,000 per month, while a similar property in Zanzibar could generate TZS 3,000,000 or more through vacation rentals. The Africanvestor
• [New] The tourism sector's continued growth, with projections exceeding 1.2 million visitors by 2026, will maintain demand for vacation rentals and investment properties. The Africanvestor
• [New] The United States is home to a vast network of national and state parks, offering a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. RV Brands
• Regional economic growth relies on greater connectivity - connecting people to places reliably and quickly and opening up opportunities from education and employment to leisure and local industry. Ground Engineering
• As virtual reality and augmented reality technologies become increasingly integrated into sports broadcasting, TVA Sport is expected to explore innovative ways to enhance viewer experiences. Info Petite Nation
• The competitive nature of sports broadcasting has intensified with the rise of streaming platforms and global franchises that threaten traditional media. Info Petite Nation
• The German leisure carrier will launch a new daily service between Stuttgart and Dubai and add a second daily flight between Berlin and Dubai. Aviation Week Network
• As with Bill S-269, Bill S-211 will require the Minister of Canadian Heritage to develop a national framework on the advertising of sports betting. SenCanada
• The Russian government will sponsor one billion rubles ($1.7 million) worth of summer camp vacations in Russia and occupied Ukraine for 175,000 children of Russian servicemen and over 5.8 million children. Institute for the Study of War
• Walt Disney stock may be entering a new bullish phase - one that seems to represent an excellent opportunity for investors seeking quality exposure to global media and entertainment. HelloSafe
• Changing the Game: The Rise of Fantasy Sports Software With over 500 million global fantasy sports users expected by 2027, fan expectations have skyrocketed. openpr
• Everyone in attendance will leave with a far greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges that a legalized Entertainment Complex industry will bring to Thailand. IAG
• Most travel insurers in 2025 will have Family travel insurance plans, which cover 2 adults and dependent children, and group travel insurance plans for friends on vacation together, corporate teams, school trips, or tours. Bosfih
• Hall predicts massive growth in live events: It's where companies like Amazon and Netflix are redirecting their investments with comedy and sports. Indiewire
• Streaming services will continue to dominate the entertainment industry in 2025, with platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, and Paramount leading the way. HotBot

Last updated: 25 June 2025