Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Sector

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Sector

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

Companies in this industry sector produce or promote live entertainment and other events, operate amusement and leisure activity facilities, or preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical or cultural significance. Major companies and organizations include Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Las Vegas Sands, Live Nation Entertainment, the New York Yankees, the Smithsonian Institution, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (all US-based); as well as Cirque du Soleil (Canada); Galaxy Entertainment (Hong Kong); IGT, Merlin Entertainments, and William Hill (all based in the UK); the Louvre (France); and Real Madrid (Spain).

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Advancements in consumer electronics have given rise to a growing variety of at-home entertainment options that compete with those offered by companies in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector. Smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, video streaming services, and social media have made it easier to stay busy and have fun without leaving the house. This is especially true of younger consumers, who represent a critical customer base for the industry. To lure people away from their screens, amusement parks, arcades, museums, and other institutions are investing in technology improvements to create novel experiences that cannot be replicated at home. Many organizations are also using sophisticated data analysis applications to improve efficiency and guide decisions on marketing and programming.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major sources of revenue include admission to live performing arts performances (about 10%); fitness and recreational sports center services (about 10%); and gambling machine products (about...