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Information on Leisure The leisure industry is one of the largest, most diverse, profitable, and ubiquitous, and fastest-growing industries in the world. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that, on average, almost one sixth of total household expenditure goes on leisure, with a 150 per cent increase between 1985 and 1995. The leisure industry employs approximately 8 per cent of the total British workforce, and forms a major part of the tertiary sector (which provides services to the general public) of commercial activity. Leisure services stem from three sources; two of which, the voluntary sector and the public sector, are mainly non-profit-making, and one, the private sector, which aims to make a profit. Types of Leisure services Leisure organizations in the voluntary sector provide facilities and activities for the local community, or shared interest groups, through clubs and societies; although they may be considered as outside the main leisure industry....

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