Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of sports, amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere classified, such as bathing beaches, swimming pools, riding academies and schools, carnival operation, exposition operation, horse shows, picnic grounds operation, rental of rowboats and canoes, and shooting galleries. Establishments primarily engaged in showing or handling animals at shows or exhibitions are classified in Agricultural Services, Industry Group 075.
The "Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified" industry, identified by NAICS 7999, has witnessed significant qualitative trends in recent times. An ongoing trend is the increasing integration of technology, where augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences are becoming central to various amusement services. These innovations offer immersive experiences, engaging customers in novel ways. Another trend is the rise of wellness-oriented recreational activities, drawing in consumers who prioritize holistic health and mental well-being. This shift includes yoga retreats, mindfulness workshops, and eco-friendly adventure tours, which are steadily gaining traction.
Social media influence has become another crucial trend, with businesses leveraging influencers to promote unique recreational experiences, thus driving customer engagement and visitor numbers. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, as consumers become more eco-conscious. This has led to the development of green recreational services, including eco-parks and nature-based experience venues.
Forecasting into the near future, these trends are expected to intensify. Technological advancements will likely usher in more sophisticated and interactive experiences, potentially revolutionizing traditional models. The focus on wellness and sustainable practices is also predicted to deepen, with an increasing number of businesses adopting eco-friendly operations to meet consumer demand. The industry is poised for growth, driven by innovation, sustainability, and a shifting mindset towards health-oriented recreational activities.
Aerial tramways, amusement or scenic
Amusement concessions
Amusement rides
Animal shows in circuses, fairs, and carnivals
Archery ranges, operation of
Astrologers
Baseball instruction schools
Basketball instruction schools
Bath houses, independently operated
Bathing beaches, public
Betting information services
Billiard parlors
Bingo parlors
Boat rental, pleasure
Boats, party fishing: operation of
Bookies
Bookmakers, race
Bowling instruction
Bridge club, nonmembership
Bridge instruction
Cable lifts, amusement or scenic: operated separately from lodges
Canoe rental
Card rooms
Carnival operation
Cave operation
Circus companies
Concession operators, amusement devices and rides
Day camps
Exhibition operation
Exposition operation
Fairs, agricultural: operation of
Fireworks display service
Fishing piers ant lakes, operation of
Fortune tellers
Gambling establishments not primarily operating coin-operated
Gambling machines, except coin-operated operation of
Game parlors, except coin-operated
Games, teaching of
Gocart raceway operation
Gocart rentals
Golf courses, miniature operation of
Golf driving ranges
Golf professionals not operating retail stores
Golf, pitch-n-putt
Gymnastics instruction
Handball courts, except membership club
Horse shows
Houseboat rentals
Hunting guides
Ice skating rink operation
Judo instruction
Karate instruction
Lifeguard service
Lotteries, operation of
Lottery club and ticket sales to individuals
Moped rental
Motorcycle rental
Natural wonders, tourist attraction: commercial
Observation tower operation
Off-track betting
Pack trains for amusement
Parachute training for pleasure
Phrenologists
Picnic grounds operation
Ping pong parlors
Pool parlors
Racquetball courts, except membership clubs
Rental of beach chairs and accessories
Rental of bicycles
Rental of golf carts
Rental of rowboats and canoes
Rental of saddle horses
Riding academies and schools
Riding stables
River rafting, operation of
Rodeo animal rental
Rodeos, operation of
Roller skating rink operation
Scenic railroads for amusement
Schools and camps, sports instructional
Scuba and skin diving instruction
Shooting galleries
Shooting ranges, operation of
Skating instruction, ice or roller
Skeet shooting facilities, except membership clubs
Ski instruction
Ski lifts, cable lifts, and ski tows operated separately from lodges
Ski rental concessions
Slot-car racetracks
Sporting goods rental
Sports instructors, professional: golf, skiing, swimming, etc.
Sports professionals
Swimming instruction
Swimming pools, except membership
Tennis clubs, nonmembership
Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership
Tennis professionals
Ticket sales offices for sporting events, contract
Tourist attractions, natural wonder commercial
Tourist guides
Trampoline operation
Trapshooting facilities, except membership club
Waterslides, operation of
Wave pools, operation of
Wax figure exhibitions
Yoga instruction
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