
Spotlight: UK Leisure – 2024
Contains 6 articles"Leisure spending has seen a continued uptick in performance over the last 12 months, in spite of consumer belt-tightening and cost of living increases"
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"Leisure spending has seen a continued uptick in performance over the last 12 months, in spite of consumer belt-tightening and cost of living increases"
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"We have seen the impact of higher inflation on consumers over the past year. In particular, we saw rising fuel and mortgage costs in 2023, which meant that households had less to spend."

"Domestic tourism is driving the regional economy"

"Despite the food and beverage sector seeing some improvement in consumer engagement and operator acquisitions in town and city centres, it is regional locations that have seen a significant uptick in fortunes, allowing businesses to return to profit"

"Restaurants have seen a similar pattern of behaviour to the rest of the food and beverage market"

"Looking forward, the performance of restaurants, as well as the rest of the hospitality industry, may prove to be more tapered as it attempts to navigate the current economic headwinds"

"Gym operators go from strength to strength as health, fitness and well-being is perhaps no longer considered a discretionary spend by the UK consumer"

"Cinema admissions recover post-Covid; however, profits stall for large operators whilst high-end and small-chain operators fare much better"
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"Properties with work space and excercise facilities are increasingly sought-after."