Popular culture: despite predictions of the three-minute, infotainment-rich culture resulting in a nation of couch potatoes, the British have become more discerning in how they spend their free time
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There is an assumption that a lowering of our attention span in Britain has led to the three minute culture and the growth of 'infotainment' with the media placing increased emphasis on presentation and choice, rather than content and quality. However, people are capable of making choices about their leisure time, and as a result we now watch around 25 hours of television, compared to almost 29 in 1991. There is also increased spending in the cultural sector, and there are as many people currently buying books as in the 1980s. More people are also attending performing arts events.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1997
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Drawing attention
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Snacks and drinks vending machines can be utilised to their maximum potential if they are well placed, well stocked and easily accessible. The Automatic Vending Association of Britain has recorded an increase of nearly 10,000 British vending machines during 1995, and expects to see further growth into the next century. Machines should be filled with a good product range, and in sufficient quantity to suit demand. Approximately 100,000 vending machines will be in use the twenty-first century.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1996
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Cultural strategies
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The Local Government Act (LGA) 2000's LGA Cultural Services Executive in the UK has been concerned with the merging of local authority leisure service departments into community service or education departments. The construction of Local Cultural Strategies, together with strategic best-value service reviews, might be the best way to integrate culture and leisure.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 2001
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