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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

At Plunkett Research, we look at the “hospitality” industry in a broad way, to include most types of services or sectors that serve freshly-prepared food to customers, or provide lodging to travelers. The long-term growth outlook for the hospitality sector is excellent. 

Key findings:

Plunkett Research lists top 350 companies in restaurant, hotel & hospitality and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-441-0 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-766-4 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 494            

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 350

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 

• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 

• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

• What is the size of the market now and in the future?

• What are the financial results of the leading companies?

• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the restaurant, hotel and hospitality business including:

Introduction to the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry           

1. Wages for Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Workers Cause Controversy  

2. Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual)   

3. Food Trucks Serve Busy Urban Diners, Introduce New Chefs           

4. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods        

5. Retail Technologies Advance for Restaurant Orders, along with Robotics and Automation

6. Cruise Industry Market Is Strong while Capacity Soars with New Ships       

7. Chinese Tourism Creates Growth Opportunities for the Cruise and Hotel Industries          

8. Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Volunteerism Grow as

9. Certification Standards Emerge        

10. Luxury Hotel Chains Expand Globally

11. Hotels Target Young Customers with Strategies Ranging from Micro Rooms and Hostels,

12. to Hip Hotels that Encourage Mingling         

13. “Sharing Economy” Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway and Many Global Competitors    

14. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Continue Strong Growth in Bookings/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer             

15. Localization will Drive Hotel Features, Marketing    

16. Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Gain Market Share 

Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics

1. Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview        

2. Estimated U.S. Food Services and Drinking Places Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2009-2016

3. Estimated U.S. Accommodation Sector Quarterly Revenues: 2015-2016    

4. Quarterly Growth in Real Tourism Spending & Real GDP, U.S.: 2000-2016 

5. Top 20 Countries Ranked by International Tourism, Number of Arrivals: 2007-2014          

6. Changes in Food Price Indexes, U.S.: 2014-2027       

7. Consumer Food Price Indexes, Food Away from Home & Food at Home, U.S.: 2013-2022 

8. Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2012-2017        

9. Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation, U.S.: May 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Accor North America

• Extended Stay America Inc

• Kerzner International Limited

• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc

• Ramada Worldwide Inc

• Ameristar Casinos Inc

• Aramark

• Autogrill SpA

• Barcelo Crestline Corporation

• Best Western International Inc

Great news, we’re adding in-depth coverage of two vital industry sectors for our 2018 data and almanacs list:

• Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry
• Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry

In Aerospace, the drone sector is soaring, if you’ll pardon the double-meaning of the word.  At the same time, airliners are selling in massive numbers at Boeing and Airbus, and some of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the rocket and space travel sector, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the UK’s Richard Branson.

In consumer items, including cosmetics and household cleansers, there is a growing interest in greener products.  At the same time, many emerging companies are gaining market share with innovative products, services and marketing.  A great example is the Dollar Shave Club, a firm that dramatically lowered the cost of razor blades by selling directly to consumers via subscription.  Its business model is so powerful that it’s giving Gillette “razor burn” and Gillette has lowered its prices on some blades.  Meanwhile, Dollar Shave Club was acquired by global consumer goods giant Unilever for $1 billion.  That’s a lot of blades!

Our new data will be available in three formats, in late 2017 or early 2018.

1. In special Industry Research Centers on our Plunkett Research Online subscription system
2. In printed Plunkett’s Almanacs (2018 editions)
3. In ebook versions of Plunkett’s Almanacs

Now, more than ever before, our user tools and innovative data make Plunkett Research your go-to place for industry analysis, business trends and statistics.

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Should we welcome robots or worry about them?  What about their effect on jobs, particularly on the factory floor?  Manufacturing, at roughly $13 trillion in value-added global production, as estimated by Plunkett Research for 2017, is vitally important, both to the global economy overall and to employment.  In the U.S. alone, manufacturing will add up to about $2.34 trillion for 2017 (on a value-added basis), employing 12.4 million workers—down from 19 million in 1980. 

Big money is being invested in robotics—in factories, where automation is becoming cheaper to buy while it becomes more effective at replacing humans.  By the end of this year, there will be roughly 2 million industrial robots in operation around the globe.  That number is escalating quickly, particularly in nations that lead in robotic development and implementation like South Korea, Japan and Germany.  China has a stated its goal of becoming a world leader in robotics by 2025, with money to back it up.

The first industrial robot was probably a machine named Unimate #0001, utilized at a General Motors diecasting plant in Trenton, NJ beginning in 1959.  The primary force behind the Unimate was an American named Joseph Engelberger (sometimes referred to as the “father of robotics”) of the Consolidated Controls Corp. of Bethel, CT.  By the late 1960s, automobile manufacturers were racing to install robotic units such as automated welders in their plants worldwide.  As the decades went by, Japanese and German firms grew to be world leaders in factory automation equipment and robotics.  This trend was directly tied to the growing dominance of Japanese and German automobiles, and the decline of the American auto industry.

Trends and Theories:

New technologies are rapidly enhancing the potential of robots.  Artificial intelligence/machine learning means that robots can improve at their tasks through repetition.  Collaborative robots (“cobots”) can interact closely with humans in a safe manner, while boosting efficiency on the factory floor, by utilizing advanced sensors and vision.  In fact, machine-to-machine communications (AKA the internet of things) and machine vision are improving very quickly, further boosting robotics.  Meanwhile, the cost of purchasing an advanced factory robotic arm has decreased steadily, and the technology-staff burden of programming such a machine is easing.  This means that even mid-size firms will be investing in robotics.

So-called “service” robots will soon be growing in use in hospital wards, nursing homes, hotels and restaurants, and they are already in wide use in warehouses.  They will work 24/7 if required, without demanding pay increases or employee benefits.  In the U.S. city- and state-level increases in minimum wages are likely to boost this trend. 

Pros and Cons:  A new study by economists Daron Acemoglu of MIT and Pascaul Restrepo of Boston University studied U.S. employment and robotic trends for the years 1993 through 2007.  They found “large and robust negative effects of robots on employment and wages,” at least in terms of local employment markets where robots were implemented.  On the other hand, robots in use in places like automobile plants may reduce final prices for consumers, stretching the purchasing power of households while enabling U.S. companies to better compete with foreign plants where wages may be lower.  While the robotics industry may create new jobs off the factory floor, they may not be enough to offset the rise of robots.  At the same time, U.S. robotics firms are often lagging behind Japanese and German companies in their offerings of high-level factory automation equipment.

Ranks and Results: 

In early 2017, Microsoft co-Founder Bill Gates famously suggested that we might tax robots’ owners, “some type of robot tax—at the same level” that we tax workers.  In other words, taxes on robots might offset lost federal or state employment taxes. 

Several commentators, including investment banker-turned-writer Andy Kessler, suggested this would be like taxing Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software because it killed the employment of people who previously did manual arithmetic calculations.

Hot-off-the-Press:  

All the information you need about the global manufacturing and robotics industry can be found at Plunkett Research, including our Manufacturing and Robotics Research Center at Plunkett Research Online (for subscribers), and our just-published, completely-updated Plunkett’s Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2017 edition.

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Apparel and accessory retailers generally enjoyed substantial growth in sales around the world during recent decades.  Leading American, Japanese and European brands opened large numbers of new stores in developing markets in Asia and elsewhere. Developments driving the appeal and textile industry include “fast fashion” stores that sell the latest designs at very low prices, growing interest in sports apparel for both athletic and non-athletic activities (athleisure), and the rising success of e-commerce in driving in-store apparel retailing.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 350 companies in the Apparel & Textiles Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-435-9 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-760-2 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 458             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 345

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 

• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 

• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

• What is the size of the market now and in the future?

• What are the financial results of the leading companies?

• What are the names and titles of top executives?

• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the apparel & textiles business including:

1. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share

2. Upswing in U.S. Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Jobs as Firms Reshore

3. Working Conditions and Workers’ Rights Become Major Considerations as Work Moves from China to Lower-Cost Nation

4. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies

5. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics

6. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar

7. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services

8. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere

9. Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth Surges

10. Plus Sizes Market Evolves to Serve Overweight Consumers

11. Discount Clothing Retailers See Promise in Designer Lines

12. Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Consumer Products Lines Compete for Growth

13. Luxury Apparel, Accessories and Shoes Soar in Online Sales

14. Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green

15. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Model

Apparel & Textiles Industry Statistics

1. Apparel & Textiles Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. U.S. Apparel Manufacturing Producer Price Index (PPI): 2003-2016

3. Percent Change in Annual U.S. Apparel Manufacturing Producer Prices: 2004-2016

4. Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2015-2016

5. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2015-2016

6. Top 25 Countries Exporting Apparel & Non-Apparel Textiles to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2015-2016

7. Top 15 Countries Exporting Fabric, Man-Made Fiber Products, Cotton Products & Wool Products to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2015-2016

8. U.S. Retail Sales, Selected Kinds of Businesses: 2010-2016

9. U.S. Retail Sales of Apparel, Shoes & Accessories: 2015

10. Worldwide Cotton Area, Yield & Production: 2014-2017

11. Apparel & Textiles Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2012-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M COMPANY

• Cabela's Inc

• Abercrombie & Fitch Co

• Motorsports Authentics LLC

• Alpha Pro Tech Ltd

• American Eagle Outfitters Inc

• Ann Inc

• Aramark

• Warnaco Swimwear Inc

• Belk Inc

Dollars & Details:

Startups and other small businesses have long been the key to a nation’s overall job growth.  Put another way: entrepreneurs and their activities are vital to the economic health of any country.  (Even communist countries like Vietnam and China have figured this out, encouraging business startups and privately-owned businesses in a big way—with great success.) 

On the other hand, many of the largest employers are streamlining, downsizing or offshoring in an effort to become more cost-efficient and achieve higher profits, thus, the large layoffs that hit the news from time-to-time.  Startups and growth companies, in contrast, must hire in order to grow.

The bad news: entrepreneurship (startup activity) in America dropped drastically during the 2008-09 recession, and it continued to fall through 2013, per official government numbers.  Today, according to the Kauffman Foundation, only about 6.0% of U.S. adults own a business, compared to 7.8% in 1997.  According to the Financial Times, since the late 1970s startups as a percentage of all firms have fallen by more than one-half and the number of workers at these firms has fallen by three-fourths.

The good news: Startup activity has finally rebounded in America, and is on a healthy track.  Meanwhile, the number of “contingent” workers (such as Uber drivers) in the sharing/gig economy is growing even faster than traditional entrepreneurship, and Plunkett Research considers this to be a very key trend.  Contingent workers have become such a vital part of the economy that the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics will start officially gathering data on this segment in May, 2017.

Trends and Theories:

The Plunkett Theory:  Our CEO Jack Plunkett has been watching the drop in startups and the rise in the gig economy (the activities of companies that rely on part-time contractors instead of employees) at firms like Uber and Instacart.  He believes that the two are closely linked.  “Ask an Uber driver why he/she pursues this line of work, and you’re likely to be told that that they enjoy being entrepreneurs, and like being independent,” Plunkett said.

“Uber alone has nearly 500,000 drivers in America.   Gig economy/sharing economy workers state that they have chosen their careers because they want greater control of their working lives and more flexibility in their schedules.  In other words, they are seeking some of the top rewards of being entrepreneurs.” 

At the same time, the sharing/gig economy takes a lot of the pain out of being an entrepreneur, in that there is no need to understand and implement a marketing strategy, there is no need to make an investment (other than an automobile), and there are very few barriers to entering the market. 

Uber, Lyft, Instacart and TaskRabbit find customers for their contract workers, and take a cut of total revenues in exchange.  Even Amazon has entered the sector, with its Amazon Flex system that lets independents sign on as Amazon delivery people.  Jack Plunkett concluded, “When you consider these aspects of the gig economy, Uber and its peers are spurring lots of people to become entrepreneurs.”

Ranks and Results: 

Traditional entrepreneurship has started to rise again, but growth in contingent workers is much faster than growth in startups.  Meanwhile, there is no end to investors’ appetite for gig economy companies.  Venture capital investments in this field soared worldwide from about $1.5 billion in 2011 to more than $10 billion last year.

A recent study found Uber drivers in the U.S. receiving $19.04 hourly on average (part of which much be applied to their automobile operating costs, pay self-employment taxes, and buy insurance).  Many report a reasonable flow of tips as well.  This income compares favorably with some types of truck, taxi and bus drivers.  Meanwhile, Uber drivers enjoy complete control of their own schedules.

Hot-off-the-Press:  

All the information you need about the global transportation industry can be found at Plunkett Research, including our Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry center online, and our just-published, completely-updated Plunkett’s Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Industry Almanac, 2017 edition.  See   https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/transportation-supply-chain-logistics-industry-market-research/

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Wireless communications, including such fields as mobile entertainment, RFID, mobile banking and cellphone service, continues to be one of the hottest of the world’s industrial sectors.  There were more than 7.5 billion global wireless communications subscriptions by mid-2016, according to Plunkett Research estimates, including more than 380 million in the U.S. alone.  (Since some people, particularly in developing nations, have more than one subscription, the number of individual subscribers is significantly less.)  The number of subscribers to fast Internet access via wireless devices is already more than 3.5 billion.

The wireless sector incorporates a great deal more than cellphone services, ranging from satellite-based communications to vast wireless Wi-Fi networks in corporate and public spaces.  There is no end in sight to the rapid acceleration of wireless.  RFID (radio frequency ID tags used to track inventory) equipment prices are plummeting while adoption is growing on a global basis.  Uses for smartphones are growing endlessly.  Applications for remote wireless sensors of all types (often referred to as the Internet of Things) are about to soar as technologies improve and costs decline.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top [Number] companies in the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-411-3 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-736-7 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

 Pages: 431             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 288

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 

• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 

• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

• What is the size of the market now and in the future?

• What are the financial results of the leading companies?

• What are the names and titles of top executives?

• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the [Sector] business including:

1. Introduction to the Wireless Industry

2. 3G and 4G Networks Rollout Worldwide/ 5G on the Horizon/Massive Investments Required

3. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth

4. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Top 7.5 Billion

5. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution

6. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless

7. Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID and Wireless Technologies Save Costs and Enhance Travelers’ Experiences at Airlines

8. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real-Time Traffic Information

9. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone

10. Tablets and Smartphones Cause Shift in Desktop PC Market

11. GPS and Location Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphone Subscriptions

12. Location-Based Technology Delivers Targeted Ads and Discounts/Mobile Advertising Grows at an Exceptional Rate

13. Global Mobile Apps Revenues to Hit $77 Billion Yearly in 2017

14. In-Flight Wireless Takes Off

15. The “Internet of Things” and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology

16. Nanotechnology & MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens

17. Satellite Technology Aims to Bring Broadband to Developing Countries

18. Cybersecurity Concerns Lead to Research and Investment

Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics

1. Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Internet Access Technologies Compared

3. Wireless Quick Facts, U.S.: 2003-2015

4. Wireless Standards & Speeds

5. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2009-2015

6. Number of Total Fixed Internet Connections, by Speed, U.S.: 2011-2014

7. Distribution of Mobile Connections, by Minimum Downstream Speed, U.S.: December 2014

8. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide

9. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2012-2015

10. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2014

11. Wireless Telecommunications Industry (except Satellite) Employment, U.S.: 2007-Apr 2016

 Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd

• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc

• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

• T-Mobile US Inc

• Amdocs Limited

• America Movil SAB de CV

• American Tower Corp

• Anaren Inc

• Apple Inc

• Raytheon Applied Signal Technology Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Transportation is one of the world’s largest industries. In total, during 2016, core transportation revenues in the U.S. were an estimated $1,058.0 billion, according to Plunkett Research estimates.  Worldwide, these revenues were an estimated $4.7 trillion.  This includes air, rail, water, pipeline, courier and warehousing segments.

At about 6% of global economic activity (GDP), transportation’s core sectors add up to a remarkably efficient industry, considering the fact that transportation is a vital service to nearly every other sector of the economy.  In fact, thanks to increasing use of advanced information systems and such strategies as intermodal containers (sending freight via containers that are easily transferred from ship to rail car to truck as needed, without repacking), the transportation industry’s productivity is excellent.

 Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 500 companies in the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-433-5 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-775-6 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

 Pages: 689             

Statistical Tables Provided: 34

Companies Profiled: 473

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 

• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 

• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

• What is the size of the market now and in the future?

• What are the financial results of the leading companies?

• What are the names and titles of top executives?

• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics business including:

1. Introduction to the Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry

2. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services

3. Trucking Companies Enjoy Dominant Market Share, Focus on Driver Challenges and Regulatory Issues

4. Freight Railways Invest in Infrastructure and Safety/Shipment of Crude Oil by Rail Is Intense and Controversial

5. China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways & Airports

6. U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Amtrak and Light Rail/Hyperloop Undergoes Testing

7. Ships Get Bigger and More Efficient as Freighter Overcapacity Hits the Shipping Industry

8. Ports and Canals Expand to Accommodate Larger Vessels

9. Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur

10. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines

11. Air Traffic Grows/Airports Expand/ Middle East and Asia Have Strong Air Traffic

12. New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security

13. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution

14. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real Time Traffic Information

15. India’s Transportation Infrastructure Needs Billions of Dollars in Construction

Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Statistics

1. Transportation Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Estimated U.S. Core Transportation Sector Revenues 1990-2016

3. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Revenues: 2013-2016

4. U.S. Transportation & Warehousing Industry Expenses: 2012-2015

5. Top 50 Countries Providing U.S. Imports: 2009-2016

6. Top 50 Countries Receiving U.S. Exports: 2009-2016

7. Top 30 U.S. Customs Ports by Waterborne Foreign Container Trade: 2013-2015

8. Top 30 U.S. Customs Ports by Waterborne Foreign Container Import: 2013-2015

9. Top 30 U.S. Customs Ports by Waterborne Foreign Container Export: 2013-2015

10. U.S. Surface Trade with Canada: 1993-2015

11. U.S. Surface Trade with Mexico: 1993-2015

12. Truck Transportation Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue by Commodities Handled: 2011-2015

13. Truck Transportation Industry, U.S.: Estimated Truck Inventories: 2011-2015

14. Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, U.S., Monthly: January 1990-September 2015

15. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995-December 2015

16. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2016 System Scheduled Enplanements

17. Quarterly System Operating Profit & Loss Margin for U.S. Airlines: 2nd Quarter 2015-2nd Quarter 2016

18. Annual U.S. Domestic Average Itinerary Air Fare: 1995-3rd Quarter 2016

19. U.S. Aviation Industry Average Annual Percentage Growth Forecasts by World Region: 2015-2036

20. Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2001-2036

21. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 12 Months Ended October 2016 and October 2015

22. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1996-October 2016

23. U.S. Airline Revenue Passenger Enplanements: January 1996-October 2016

24. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2001-2036

25. Domestic Airline Jet Fuel Prices, U.S.: January 1986-October 2015

26. Rail Freight Revenue Ton Miles, U.S.: 1990-2015

27. Amtrak Ridership: January 1991-September 2015

28. Rail Passenger Capacity Utilization, U.S.: 2003-2015

29. Transportation Services Index, U.S.: January 2000-September 2015

30. Percent Change in the U.S. Transportation Services Index (TSI) from Year-to-Year: 2006-2016

31. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2008-2015

32. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017

33. Transportation Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2011-2016

 Companies Mentioned Include:

• AMERCO (U-Haul)

• AB Volvo

• Go-Ahead Group plc (The)

• Japan Airlines Co Ltd

• ADA Sa

• Aer Lingus Group

• Aeroflot Russian Airlines JSC

• Air Canada

• Air China Limited

• Air New Zealand Ltd

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Telecommunications Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

No other industry touches as many technology-related business sectors as telecommunications, which encompasses not only the traditional areas of local and long-distance telephone service, but also advanced technology-based services including wireless communications, the Internet, fiber-optics and satellites.  Telecom is also deeply intertwined with entertainment of all types.  Cable TV systems, such as Comcast, are aggressively offering local telephone service and high-speed Internet access.  The relationship between the telecom and cable sectors has become even more complex as traditional telecommunications firms such as AT&T are selling television via the Internet, and competing directly against cable for consumers’ entertainment dollars.

Consequently, the various organizations that monitor the global telecommunications industry have their own ways of estimating total revenues, and their own thoughts on including, or not including, specific business sectors.  Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a term that is used to help describe the relationship between the myriad types of goods, services and networks that make up the global information and telecommunications system.  Sectors involved in ICT include landlines, private networks, the Internet, wireless communications, (including cellular and remote wireless sensors) and satellites. Globally, in the broadest possible sense (based on ICT), the telecommunications industry is expected to grow to about a $6.5 trillion sector in 2018. 

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 400 companies in the Telecommunications Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-414-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-739-8 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
• Link to 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 508              

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 357

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the telecommunications business including:

1. Introduction to the Telecommunications Industry
2. Landline Subscribers Cancel Service; Bundled Services Pick Up Some of the Slack
3. 3G and 4G Networks Rollout Worldwide/5G on the Horizon/Massive Investments Required
4. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
5. Chinese, Indian and African Cellphone Markets Skyrocket
6. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Top 7.5 Billion
7. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 3G and 4G Smartphones
8. VOIP (Telephony over the Internet) Continues To Revolutionize the Telecommunications Industry
9. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
10. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
11. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
12. Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
13. Telecommunications Systems Move Online Including Unified Communications, Telepresence
14. Carriers Eliminate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones and Landlines, Up Profit Potential
15. Light-Weight Satellites, Solar-Powered Drones and Giant Helium Balloons Studied for Internet Access
16. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology

Telecommunications Industry Statistics

1. Telecommunications Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Quarterly Telecommunications Industry Revenue by Class of Customer, U.S.: 1st Quarter 2015-1st Quarter 2016
3. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2012-2015
4. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Breakdown of Revenue by Type of Customer, U.S.: 2012-2014
5. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
6. The Baby Bells Then & Now
7. Total Retail Local Telephone Service Connections, U.S.: 2011-2014
8. U.S. Households With & Without Telephone Service, including Wireless: November 1983-July 2015
9. Annual Personal Consumption Expenditures on Telecommunications, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2015
10. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2012-2015
11. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide
12. Internet Access Technologies Compared
13. Wireless Standards & Speeds
14. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2014
15. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2009-2015
16. Number of Total Fixed Internet Connections, by Speed, U.S.: 2011-2014
17. Distribution of Mobile Connections, by Minimum Downstream Speed, U.S.: December 2014
18. Expenditures for ICT Equipment & Computer Software for Companies with Employees, U.S.: 2008-2013
19. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2010-1st Quarter 2016
20. Employment in the Telecommunications Industry, U.S.: 1990-April 2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd
• ACT Conferencing Inc
• ADTRAN Inc
• Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
• Akamai Technologies Inc
• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc
• Quanta Services Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• T-Mobile US Inc
• Opterna AM Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Sports Industry, Teams, Leagues & Recreation Industry Almanac, 2017 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The sports business means many different things to different people.  This is a truly global industry, and sports stir up deep passion within spectators and players alike in countries around the world.  To one person, sports are a venue for gambling; to another, they are a mode of personal recreation and fitness, be it skiing, cycling, running or playing tennis.  To business people, sports provide a lucrative and continually growing marketplace worthy of immense investment.  To athletes, sports may lead to high levels of personal achievement, and to professionals, sports can bring fame and fortune.  To facilities developers and local governments, sports are a way to build revenue from tourists and local fans.  Sports are deeply ingrained in education, from elementary through university levels.  Perhaps we cannot state with confidence that sports enrich the lives of all of us, but they certainly entertain a huge swath of the world’s population.  In addition to economic impact, the largest single effect that sports create is that of gripping entertainment:  hundreds of millions of fans around the globe follow sports daily, whether via radio, television, printed publications, online or in person, as spectators or participants.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research lists top 350 companies in the Sports Industry and names the top trends changing for the mid term.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-410-6 (Available Now)

• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-735-0 (Available Now)

• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence

• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics

• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List

• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies

• Industry Glossary

• Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online

• Link to our 5-minutes video overview of this industry

 Pages: 507             

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 373

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 

• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 

• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?

• What is the size of the market now and in the future?

• What are the financial results of the leading companies?

• What are the names and titles of top executives?

• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the sports & recreation business including:

1. Introduction to the Sports Industry

2. Television Rights Contracts Bring in Lucrative Revenues for Major Sports Leagues

3. New Sports Stadiums Proliferate

4. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 57.4 Million Players

5. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports

6. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies

7. Lacrosse Is Among the Fastest-Growing Team Sports in America

8. Sports Agents Become Indispensable/ Sports Marketing Booms in China

9. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales

10. Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow

11. Gym Memberships Continue to Rise

12. Hiking, Walking and Running—The Least Expensive Sports Draw the Most Participants

13. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Financial Outlook Is Poor

14. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel

15. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere

16. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar

Sports Industry Statistics

1. Sports Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. Estimated Size of the Entire Sports Industry, U.S. 2005-2015

3. Selected U.S. Sports Industry Revenues: 2009-2015

4. Sports Industry, Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2014

5. U.S. Spectator Sports, Performing Arts & Related Industries, Breakdown of Expenses: 2009-2014

6. Estimated Annual Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, Inventories & Purchases: 2006-2014

7. Estimated Monthly Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales: 1992-March 2016

8. Exports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2010-Q1 2016

9. Imports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2010-Q1 2016

10. Overview of the Media Contracts of the Four Big Sports

11. Sports Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2012-2016

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 24 Hour Fitness

• Cabela's Inc

• Disney Media Networks

• Motorsports Authentics LLC

• American Golf Corp

• Bowlmor AMF Corp

• Anschutz Entertainment Group Inc

• Time Warner Inc

• Aramark

• Warnaco Swimwear Inc