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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 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Sports bring communities together, and over the next few years, the entire world will come together for soccer in North America. Bank of America
• [New] 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
• [New] Successful marketing campaigns will focus on building genuine connections with beauty enthusiasts, leveraging influencer partnerships, and creating TikTok content that is both informative and entertaining. Favoured.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 02 July 2025