State of the Nation 2010

People 1st's State of the Nation report is the definitive overview of the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism labour market across the UK.

Produced in association with ABTA and the British Hospitality Association, the 2010 report looks at how the sector's workforce is changing and recent trends in recruitment. retention, training and skills.

It also focuses on preparing for growth as the UK counts down to the 2012 Olympic Games, Paralympics and the 'golden decade of sporting events.'

State of the Nation provides essential reading for employers, trade bodies, college lecturers, career guidance professionals, human resources/ training managers, students and policy makers.

Read the State of the Nation 2010 Executive Summary (PDF)

Nation-specific summaries are also available for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. (Cymraeg)

Order the full report

State of the Nation 2010 is available to purchase in hard copy at a cost of £50 + VAT.

You can request a copy by completing the order form (word document), and returning it to:

State of the Nation
People 1st
2nd Floor, Armstrong House
38 Market Square
UXBRIDGE
UB8 1LH

Alternatively, you can return it to us via email at: admin@people1st.co.uk or fax it to 01895 817035.

What people are saying about State of the Nation...

“It's the very first time that such data has been brought together for the sector and presented in such an informative fashion and it serves to reinforce the significance of hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism in today's economy and demonstrates why its so vital for government to take it seriously.” Richard Carrick, Chief Executive, Hoseasons

"This is an excellent piece of ‘research which clearly identifies the issues and the need to invest in hospitality education to underpin the economy of the 21st century'" Professor David Foskett MBE CMA, Thames Valley University

"State of the Nation provides authentic and relevant data illustrating key trends in each sector. It provides us with information categorized by gender, sector, skill and geographical location which I know will help colleagues from across the UK with their planning and development of business activities.'" Geoff Booth, Director of the School of Hospitality, Westminster Kingsway College