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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] The potential for new regulations, further legal action, and evolving societal norms means the landscape of high school sports is likely to see significant shifts in the coming years. archyde
• [New] Legal action could push the BBF into a financial crisis, given that it had just £30,000 in reserves in its most recent accounts and cannot use its UK Sport and Sport England funding on the impending High Court battle. City AM
• [New] The Arcade, Food & Entertainment Complexes industry in the US generated $5.989 billion in revenue in 2024, and is projected to reach $6.086 billion in 2025. Betson Enterprises
• [New] Vietnam's tourism development strategy towards 2030 emphasises the continued development of tourism combining shopping, education, and entertainment. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] As industries like healthcare, transportation, and entertainment adopt AI, Nvidia's chips will remain in demand. Tech Talkies
• [New] Leisure travel is expected to triple - from $5 trillion to $15 trillion - by 2040, with more of the next wave of travelers coming from emerging markets such as China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, as opposed to more traditional destinations like Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. PhocusWire
• [New] India is experiencing a transformative shift in its sports landscape, driven by an ambitious plan to host the 2036 Olympics and a renewed commitment to sports development. EDUREV.IN
• [New] AI adoption in media and entertainment is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 30% through 2028, highlighting the urgency of proactive engagement. Archynewsy
• [New] In 2025, we will likely see a surge in AI-generated content across industries such as advertising, media, entertainment, and design. quickstart
• [New] Over the years, social media has transformed from a means of entertainment to a powerful economic tool, creating new opportunities for individuals and businesses worldwide. UA-Reporter.com
• [New] In China, India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia, more than 70% of travelers plan to combine business and leisure trips. Cision PR Newswire
• There is an increased awareness of the economic potential of sport which results in an increase in activity levels around the world. UKEssays.com
• The global entertainment and media industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7% between 2021 and 2025, reaching a value of $2.9 trillion. History Tools
• In the US, 42% of suppliers expect tariffs to pose the biggest threat during the busy holiday period later in the year. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Any relaxation of sanctions enforcement could potentially allow for an additional 500,000 to 800,000 barrels per day of Iranian exports to China and other Asian markets. Discovery Alert
• Japan bookings dropped by half during the Easter holiday, with a further decline expected as travelers hold off on trips. The Independent
• AAA expects a historic number of Americans to travel during the Independence Day holiday period in 2025, with more than 72.2 million people projected to journey at least 50 miles from home. Focus on Travel News - ftnnews.com
• A Russian official stated that about 53,000 children from occupied Ukraine will spend their summer holidays in children's camps throughout occupied Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Institute for the Study of War
• The BCG Report from the recent WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) was cited by Mahi, revealing that India's creators influence $350 billion in annual consumer spending, a figure expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Storyboard18
• A Federal Reserve plan to relax leverage rules could free up $185 billion in capital and unlock $6 trillion in balance sheet capacity for large U.S. global banks according to Morgan Stanley. investing.com
• We expect steady consumer demand for experiential travel, wellness-focused offerings and premium leisure experiences, which are likely to provide positive tailwinds for M&A in the second half of the year. PwC
• Sports bring communities together, and over the next few years, the entire world will come together for soccer in North America. Bank of America
• U.S. markets will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, leading to reduced liquidity and possibly erratic price movements in response to any breaking geopolitical developments. AutoRebateForeX

Last updated: 16 July 2025