The Recreation and Leisure Industry (who should be reading this blog)?

Lets discuss what kind of businesses belong to the Recreation and Leisure Industry.

As leisure time and personal incomes grow, so does the recreation and leisure industry. From museums to fitness centers, any activity that occupies a person’s leisure time is part of this industry.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the diverse activities in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation can be categorized into these groups:

1. live performances or events
2. historical, cultural, or educational exhibits
3. recreation or leisure-time activities

Live performances or events:

• Professional and amateur spectator sports
• Theatrical and musical performances
• Performing arts, artists and writers
• Production companies and promoters
• Actors and entertainers
• Musicians and DJs
• Event planners
• Dance companies

Historical, cultural, or educational exhibits:

• Museums
• Botanical gardens and nature parks
• Historical sites

Recreation or leisure activities:

• Gaming arcades
• Amusement parks and Theme parks
• Casinos and gambling
• Camps and Parks
• Outdoor activities
• Sports facilities such as golf courses
• Sporting goods rental
• Physical fitness facilities
• Gyms, health clubs and day spas
• Country clubs
• Sports clubs

There are also some related industries that we will also include in our blog discussion:

• Restaurants, Food and Beverages
• Hobbies
• Games and Toys
• Travel and Tourism
• Volunteerism
• Pets

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