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More than two million jobs-the tenth of the U.K’s employed labour force – are supported by tourism and leisure industries, according to a new report published by the English Tourist Board.

The tourism and leisure report reveals that the industry directly employs six per cent (1.5 million) of the workforce. Two and a half million people are employed indirectly by this sector. The report further reveals that the industry’s seasonal employment is declining as off peak business increases.

The single greatest constraint which could hamper the growth of the industry is the scarcity of skills and labour. The report further suggests that staff recruitment and training would have to be given a lot of attention in times to come.