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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] Nearly 63% of KAYAK surveyed travelers plan several shorter trips in 2026, choosing quick changes of scenery for instant relaxation. Hotel Online
• [New] In 2026, that will mean shifting vacation decisions toward seasonal stability and predictable conditions, while avoiding extreme-weather windows. Yahoo
• [New] Muslim families starting to plan their 2026 vacation plans, the need for halal trips for Muslim families and Muslim family travel deals has continued to increase. Dawntravels Blogs
• [New] The national government is pushing for greater integration of winter sports and cultural experiences, and more indoor facilities are expected to open across southern China to expand year-round tourism. Travel And Tour World
• [New] With last year's TikTok marketing trends in mind, building your strategy for 2026 will initially resemble 2025, requiring a balance of search optimization, community interaction, and entertainment. Metricool
• [New] Australian businesses often reset hiring plans after the holiday lull: budget cycles begin, project timelines resume, and workforce forecasts are updated. Think Visa
• [New] 2026 will be the year of sport in media. The Media Leader
• [New] With the fantasy sports industry expected to grow even bigger in 2026, the buzz around fantasy sports app development is louder than ever. algoscale
• [New] Ice hockey, a sport popular among Indigenous athletes, will be a featured sport at the 2026 Olympics. ICT
• [New] The American College of Sports Medicine has published its 20th annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast for 2026, with the No. 1 trend being Wearable Technology. Recreation Management
• [New] With six in ten of UK BPC buyers say browsing products in a shop is a fun / enjoyable way to spend their time, retailers that deliver personalization, entertainment and ease will receive both attention and loyalty in 2026 and beyond. Mintel
• [New] The WTA has become one of the most effective rights holders in global sport and is projected to see a 400% increase in sponsorship over the next decade. City AM
• [New] Out of 93 mountain locations with current winter sports infrastructure, only 52 should have the snow depth and sufficiently cold temperatures to host a Winter Olympics in the 2050s. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] By opening new pathways for participation, leadership and scholarship, the NCAA strengthens its commitment to expanding equitable opportunities for women and embracing the evolution of modern sport. NCAA.org
• [New] By 2035, immersive technologies could transcend entertainment to become vital in education, professional training, and collaborative work. Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Wo

Last updated: 28 January 2026