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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

In 2010, both domestic tourism and inbound tourism flows recorded a positive performance. The performance of the travel and tourism industry was very strong in Turkey over the review period and even in 2009 it recorded positive growth, although at a slower rate.

Market Reports on India present the latest report on "India Outbound Tourism Market:Outbound Tourists, Purpose of Visit, Tourists Spending and Forecast", is the 3rd edition of report on the fast-evolving, high-growth India outbound travel industry.

Tourism is one of the key industry sectors in the world, which provides a strong impetus to the global economic development. Tourism industry in the country was badly affected by the global financial turmoil. However, considering the rapid recovery of the economy, the industry is expected to grow positively in coming years.

Since the size of vacationer arrivals are from The european union, slow recovery in the European economy truly led to a minor decrease in overall vacationer figures. A decrease in vacationers from the UK, the best source market place, was counteract by an increase in vacationers from Italy and Malaysia.

The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights, including: * Historic and forecast market sizes covering the entire Indian travel industry * Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns * Descriptions and market outlooks for various sectors such as transportation, accommodation and travel intermediaries * Detailed market classification across each sector, with analysis using similar metrics

With negative growth in the number of arrivals, low average daily room rates and reduced occupancy levels, 2009 was one of the most challenging years for Indian travel and tourism.

The travel and tourism industry experienced slow recovery in 2010, after being hit by the global economic crisis and the H1N1 virus in 2009. An increase in consumer confidence, in addition to several promotional strategies from the Mexican government, boosted the industry, increasing occupancy levels and spending. However, consumption did not reach the pre-crisis level, which continues to make industry participants uneasy.

The economic recovery in Malaysia and many other countries resulted in much needed growth for travel and tourism in 2010. Greater job stability, higher disposable incomes and lower unemployment rates across the world saw many travellers decide to take international holidays again.

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