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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] Aviation hubs such as London, New York, and Singapore could be connected in previously unthinkable timeframes, transforming business travel and premium leisure segments. Aviation a2z
• [New] The contract, worth around SFr2 billion, covers up to 200 double-deck electric multiple-units designed for both commuter and leisure travel, with the first trains expected in service by the early 2030s. / Switzerland Azat TV
• [New] Holiday travel set a record in the US last year, and it's forecast to surpass 2024 levels. CNN
• [New] While domestic leisure travel is projected to continue its rise, international inbound travel will experience a decline in 2025, falling by 6.3% to 67.9 million visitors. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In the coming years, we can expect fantasy sports apps to evolve into multi-sport, multi-experience ecosystems combining live streaming, betting integrations (in legal markets), and interactive gameplay features. Game Creator's Hub
• [New] 83% of weekly AI users plan to rely on algorithms for holiday shopping decisions in 2025. PPC Land
• [New] Rising sports rights costs or unexpected streaming competition could quickly undermine the bullish outlook that investors are hoping for in Disney's next chapter. Simply Wall St
• With iPhone momentum and holiday demand on its side, Apple is forecasting 10-12 percent overall revenue growth and what could be its strongest holiday quarter ever. / China Moneycontrol
• AI-generated movies and music are expected to contribute $10 billion to the entertainment industry by 2027. Brisk Tech Solutions
• Holiday travel plans across the United States are shifting dramatically as rising expenses, hectic work schedules, and changing family expectations reshape the way people move between Thanksgiving and New Year's 2025. Travel And Tour World
• Monash University researchers set out to investigate whether music-related leisure activities could potentially lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment no dementia, as well as better brain function in healthy older adults. New Atlas
• In 2025, domestic leisure travel is forecast to grow 1.9%, reaching a total of $895 billion. Travel And Tour World
• The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel periods in US history, with record numbers of passengers expected at airports and on the roads. Economic Times
• The 2025 holiday season is projected to be a record-breaking travel period in the US, with Americans expected to spend significantly more on flights and hotels. Economic Times
• Netflix has maintained its lead by adding more live sports and video games to supplement its wide array of scripted programming - a diversification effort that will expand into video podcasts from Spotify in 2026. Fortune
• By the end of 2025, Toys R Us plans to open 10 new permanent flagship stores in the U.S. as well as 20 seasonal holiday pop-ups. Retail Touchpoints
• In 2025, multiple platforms entertainment throughout social media, computer games, and entertainment will generate enormous worlds that resemble Marvel's multiverse. Milanavjc
• With direct daily flights, travelers can now enjoy enhanced access to both business and leisure opportunities in the UK, all while experiencing the convenience of a growing aviation network. Travel And Tour World
• Sports tourism is gaining traction globally as it merges the excitement of sports with the experience of travel, creating unique opportunities for cultural exchange, economic development, and community engagement. Yahoo Finance
• Generative Video Goes Mainstream Generative AI is revolutionizing film and TV production by drastically reducing time and cost, with 2026 expected to see widespread adoption in mainstream entertainment, including big-budget Hollywood productions. Mimir's Well

Last updated: 12 November 2025