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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 world of sport, whether amateur or professional, is currently undergoing a profound transformation which will accelerate over the next few years with the massive influx of new technologies in the fields of refereeing, health, performance improvement and fan experience. MarketScreener
• [New] Doing competent, efficacious work and practicing in ways that minimize harm have been and will remain quite challenging in the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology in the 21st century. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology
• [New] While Club Community Organizations have supported their local communities with holiday camps for many years, in 2024 - teaming up with one of the UK's most popular cereal brands, Kellogg's - will make the summer holiday camps bigger and more exciting than ever. Milton Keynes Dons
• [New] In the future, digitalization will be the key challenge and opportunity facing the world of sport because it will change the world. International Olympic Committee
• [New] USA Shooting announces partnership with Ace Virtual Shooting, plans to revolutionize training and engagement in the sport of shooting. An NRA Shooting Sports Journal
• [New] With about 4.5 million Germans estimated already to use cannabis, the legalization of its recreational use as well is expected to open up a new revenue stream for the German economy. Daily Trust
• Science has provided stark evidence that the world is faced with the triple planetary crisis of nature loss, climate change and pollution, which presents both a risk and an opportunity to sports. News Powered by Cision
• In terms of the entertainment industry, XR devices like the Apple Vision Pro have the potential to revolutionize the way we consume media. Smartphone Magazine
• There are the health benefits supported by community sport and active recreation infrastructure which include improved mental health and well-being, reduced risk of chronic illness, increased productivity is estimated at AU$ 2.3 billion. Australian Sports Commission
• Chinese authorities are striving to position China as a comprehensive sports powerhouse by 2035, with plans to host major international competitions like the 2025 Asian Winter Games, 2027 World Athletics Championships, and 2029 World Aquatics Championships. KGI Research Singapore
• The JV will be one of India's leading media companies, providing entertainment and sports content to over 750 million viewers and exclusive distribution rights for Disney films. Economic Times
• The presence of a large number of international visitors could enhance Germany's global image as a premier tourist destination and a capable host of major sporting events. Travel And Tour World
• Investors in China welcomed signs of improved tourism levels around the new year holiday, while officials cut key mortgage rates more sharply than expected. UK - EN - Intermediary
• In 2024, the National Cannabis Industry Association predicts the legalization of recreational cannabis in several additional states, but federal legalization remains uncertain, evidenced by the challenges facing the SAFER Banking Act in Congress. Yahoo Finance
• Walmart uses AI to anticipate surges in demand around major holidays and events. Michael Smith
• The Thai government's draft law banning recreational use of cannabis will be up for cabinet approval later this month. Al Jazeera
• As we look to the future, the experiences and innovations cultivated in Virginia's online casino industry will undoubtedly influence broader trends in digital entertainment, signaling a shift towards more immersive, secure, and socially engaging forms of leisure. MITechNews
• In response to projected strength in leisure demand, Air Canada will expand frequencies to popular Mediterranean destinations and bring forward the start-up of several seasonal European services next summer. Air Canada
• Spectrum TV Select Plus customers will now have access to ESPN's linear and direct-to-consumer content, making ESPN + available to a wider audience and providing fans with even more ways to stay connected to the sports they love such as NCAA Women's Basketball, FA Cup Soccer, NHL games and more. MarketScreener
• In 2024, the investment potential of sports autographs remains a topic of interest for collectors and investors. Fan Arch

Last updated: 17 April 2024