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Participation in leisure activities has grown in importance since the industrial revolution in Great Britain, which had a significant impact on culture, not to mention social and economic conditions. Since then, working conditions have improved dramatically within the UK, while working hours have reduced, thus allowing people to set aside more time for leisure activities.   This report will discuss leisure activities as defined and categorised by National Statistics' Classification of Individual Consumption by Purpose (COICOP) system. Using this system, the market has been divided into six main categories, including audio-visual, photographic and information-processing equipment; other major durables for recreation and culture; other recreational items and equipment, gardens and pets; recreational and cultural services; newspapers books and stationery; and restaurants, cafés, etc.   According to Key Note estimates, as based on figures from National Statistics, consumer expenditure on leisure activities stood at £172.35bn in 2011 (in terms of current prices), up by 3% from the previous year. Although the recession had some effect on leisure expenditure in 2009, when it fell by 4.2%, it has since continued to grow, with the recreational and cultural services and restaurants, cafés, etc. sectors observing the strongest growth in both 2010 and 2011. This is likely to continue in 2012, when London plays host to the Olympic Games, thus providing a significant boost to travel and tourism within the capital city. Furthermore, the large investment that has been allocated towards the Statford area of London in preparation for the Olympics should have a legacy effect on tourism within the locality.   Another area of the industry that is likely to do well if the economic recovery should continue is the audio-visual, photographic and information-processing equipment sector. The popularity of entertainment technology has increased substantially over the past decade, boost

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading mining industry executives.Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the mining industry are set to change in 2011-2012. Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading mining industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the mining industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading oil and gas industry executives. Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the oil and gas industry are set to change in 2011-2012.Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading oil and gas industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the oil and gas industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

"Global Packaging Survey 2012-2013: New Consumer Technology Solutions - Impact, Opportunities and Budgets" is a new report by Canadean that analyzes future expectations about the significance of new technology in the global packaging industry, as well as insights into technology oriented packaging types and demand for advanced technology in eco-friendly packaging solutions. This report provides data and analysis on future budget allocations for new technology by packaging buyers and change in procurement budgets for new technology solutions. The report also identifies the most important challenges and the key benefits of innovative packaging technology. This report provides a definitive assessment of active and intelligent packaging, nano-technology, and smart labeling solutions growth outlook, and reveals the key drivers of implementing them across the global packaging industry in 2012-2013. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors in the global packaging industry, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type, and size.

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading power industry executives. Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the power industry are set to change in 2011-2012.Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading power industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the power industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

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