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Arts, Sports and Tourism
Arts, Sports & Tourism Occupations
Employment in these occupations fell with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020; employment grew strongly in 2022, with an annual increase of almost 14,000 persons, thus returning to pre-COVID-19 employment levels. Over half of employment was concentrated in the other NACE activities sector (which includes arts, entertainment and other services). High inflation and consumer spending levels will have a direct impact on employment levels in these occupations, particularly those which involve service delivery.