Our Industries

People 1st represents a total of 14 industries. Together, they generate over £135 billion a year, and employ approximately 1.9 million people in more than 180,000 establishments.

Our aim is to engage with as many employers and employees as possible within each of these industries, making the case for skills and productivity.

The 14 industries that sit within the People 1st footprint are:

Each industry is unique in many respects, although many include the provision of food, drink, accommodation and leisure activities.

The sector is closely bound to ensure a high standard of customer service and a quality ‘visitor' experience. The visitor is at the heart of the sector and further synergy is found in common 'vertical and horizontal ownership', which means that many operators can be found in more than one industry.

Detailed profiles of the majority of these industries are available in the research section of our site.