Moving with the times
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Leisure is one of the fastest growing sectors of the British economy, with leisure spending amounting to 60 billion pounds sterling in 1999. The sector's growth can be attributed to high levels of capital investment and high levels of productivity. Investment in leisure amounted to more than 4 billion pounds sterling in 1999, with the single most important factor being the development of new leisure retail brands.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 2000
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Net gains
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Issues concerning the rapid growth of Internet are presented. The decrease in the cost of computer hardware, consumer interest in online services and the advantages of using the Internet are discussed.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 2000
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Developing the big picture
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The leisure industry in the United Kingdom has increased its worth since 1990 to 65 billion pounds sterling in 2000. Demand is forecast to continue to rise, but quality and versatility are paramount.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 2000
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