Research
Looking for definitive information on skills and training in hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism sector? Then you've come to the right place.
People 1st's researchers are the sector's leading employment research specialists and are well respected within both government and industry. The research team provides the evidence base for all of People 1st's activities and articulates industry needs to government policy makers.
The majority of our research is available to download free of charge - all you need to do is register your details by clicking the "register now" option at the top right of the screen.
The People 1st research team can be commissioned to undertake bespoke projects for sector businesses and partnership organisations. For further information, please click on the ‘how we can help you' section below.
Please choose from one of the categories below to view the relevant research documents:
Find out about the research that we do for businesses and partner organisations. | 
State Of The Nation 2013
The definitive overview of the hospitality and tourism sector's labour market across the UK. |

State of the Nation 2012 Passenger Transport The definitive overview of the passenger transport sector's labour market across the UK. | The quarterly barometer for the hospitality employment market, produced in partnership with Caterer.com |

Reports Read the findings of our latest research projects. |

Case Studies Career profiles and case studies on the benefits of training and apprenticeships. |

Industry Profiles Contains profile reports for the industries that make up the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector. | Short skills profiles of the nations and regions across the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector in the UK. |
Exploring the current and future skills and labour market issues facing hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector in all four nations of the UK | Dogfennau ymchwil sy'n berthnasol i Gymru'n benodol |
Facts and Figures
Get a brief overview of the key facts and figures for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector here
Bespoke Research
We regularly conduct surveys for other organisations, such as trade associations and public sector agencies. If you want to utilise our expertise and would like us to conduct surveys on your behalf, then please contact Karen Roberts on 07778 506610, or email karen.roberts@people1st.co.uk to discuss your requirements.