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WHAT'S NEXT?: Online retailing will be one of the fastest growing channels between 2015 and 2019 as individuals do not have much time for leisure and seek convenience. Entertainment will continue to shift away from traditional broadcast media and print to reality augmented and deeply personalised content. The occupations with the largest new employment growth will be managers, professional and technical jobs, and caring and leisure occupations. Many middle-class professionals will be outsourced to machines within the next few decades leaving workers with more leisure time than they have ever experienced.

• [New] With heat set to build further across England and Wales on bank holiday Monday it looks increasingly likely that a new all-time UK May temperature record will be set. BBC Weather
• [New] The global sports technology sector growing at over 17% CAGR, is reinforcing adoption of smart and connected golf equipment, creating new revenue opportunities for manufacturers worldwide. Persistence Market Research
• [New] With global revenues projected to surpass $3 trillion by 2026, the Media & Entertainment industry is not evolving - it is being structurally redefined. TO THE NEW
• [New] India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of over 20%, making it a major region for fantasy sports app development. Code Brew Labs
• [New] The convergence of AI, cloud computing, and multimedia technology will redefine content localization, making AI dubbing an indispensable component of global media and entertainment industries by 2033. Verified Market Reports
• [New] In the United States alone, industry forecasts expect online sports-betting handle to exceed $210 billion by 2026, amid further state-level legalization and tighter media integrations. PMG
• [New] Following 2.1% growth in 2025, domestic leisure travel spending continues to expand, rising 0.9% to $909 billion in 2026 and growing more quickly in 2027 and beyond. U.S. Travel Association
• [New] The optimism around women's pro sports is so high that accounting firm Deloitte predicts the global women's sports industry will surpass $3 billion in revenues in 2026 - an increase of 340% since 2022. The Christian Science Monitor
• [New] Global revenues from women's sports are projected to exceed $3 billion in 2026. LinkedIn
• [New] Although the first Micro RGB televisions (also referred to as RGB Mini-LED, True RGB, or RGB LED by some manufacturers) showed up in 2025, 2026 is said to be the year that Micro RGB TVs will finally take over your home's entertainment setup. BGR
• [New] Feedstock pressure intensified as coal tar and oil-based inputs rose sharply post-holiday, further supported by higher energy and logistics costs linked to the Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Procurement Resource
• [New] Core inflation is projected to climb sharply, rising from around 3% in the first quarter to as high as 6% by the fourth quarter of 2026, driven by second-round effects such as higher costs for restaurants, recreation and personal services. philstar.com
• [New] The global sports economy is worth US$ 2.5 trillion and could reach US$ 3.7 trillion by 2030, while sports assets have compounded at 13.1% annually over six decades. Asian Golf Industry Federation
• [New] From global padel expansion to a reported $225 million pickleball investment wave, the pace of growth across racket sports continues to create new opportunities for clubs, coaches and entrepreneurs alike. Racket Business
• [New] The Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $755 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, and $118 million ongoing to Canadian Heritage to support Canada's sport system to: Host and compete with the best: $50 million over five years to bring more world-class sporting events to Canada. The AI Journal
• Domestic leisure is the only major travel segment to exceed pre-pandemic spending in real terms, with spending projected at $909 billion in 2026. U.S. Travel Association
• In 2026, industries such as finance, healthcare, supply chain, real estate, and digital entertainment will see major transformation through blockchain adoption. Malgo Technologies
• AI is going mainstream in travel planning with 50% of travelers having used it to plan or research a holiday, up from 41% the previous year, and 50% expressing comfort at the prospect of using AI to book accommodations in the future. FINN Partners
• Live sports monetization could accelerate Netflix's ad revenue trajectory beyond current projections, as sports viewers do not skip ads and command premium rates. 24/7 Wall St.
• The spatial computing entertainment segment was valued at USD 45,245.44 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 218,418.73 million by 2032, growing at a 22.2% CAGR. openpr
• Soccer and basketball are projected to generate the highest amount of global women's sports revenue in 2026, driven by varied investments - including the launch of new leagues and competitions - that are expected to fuel the future of women's sports. Cision PR Newswire

Last updated: 27 May 2026