The leisure industry is a high growth area, contributing 10% of UK gross domestic product GDP. It consists of the health and fitness, betting and gambling, and sports and recreation sectors. Health and fitness is divided between private health clubs and public sector leisure centres. Added to this are health clubs that are located on-site by employers for the use of their employees and facilities in universities and schools. The recreation sector is divided into activities that happen in homes and those which do not. In-home activities include viewing, listening, reading, computing, DIY and gardening. Out-of-home activities include pubs...
together the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office FCO and the Department of Trade & Industry DTI in support of British trade and investment overseas. Sector specific export help for Recreation and Leisure can be found on the UK Trade and Investment website. Sports and Leisure Infrastructure Projects - This TPUK unit is responsible for maximising the opportunities for British companies in major sports and leisure infrastructure projects and events worldwide. It seeks to raise awareness of British expertise with overseas decision makers and organisers. For further information contact: Web sites 1. www.ecb.co.uk 2. www.brianmac.demon.co.uk 3. http://www.bized.ac.uk/learn/leisure/sport/index.htm 4.