development of leisure and rec
Leisure and Recreation Industry There are several factors to why the leisure and recreation industry has developed since the 1960’s. These factors are: - TIME The public now have more time to spend on leisure time due to: - · Early retirement · People working less hours per week · Flexible work patterns · More holiday days · Bigger unemployment · Longer maternity and paternity leave · Part-time and temporary jobs available Labour saving devises in the home and also at work have resulted in us having increased leisure time. ... The leisure time we refer to is outside working hours and after completing the immediate necessities of life (personal hygiene, eating, sleep etc.