In February 2018, Reservoir Leisure hosted Melbourne's first ever swimming event specifically for the city's transgender community. The creation of the event signals Melbourne's commitment to creating trans-inclusive spaces – something a majority of young Aussies want to see.

As Australians become more concerned about the rising costs of living, high-earning individuals feel like they need more money to ease their financial worries more so than those earning less. This reflects an entitlement bias where there’s a desire to meet an expected standard of living.

The ‘fear out missing out’ has been replaced by the ‘joy of missing out’ for many people, with 80% of Americans claiming they’ve lied to avoid leaving the house, and 72% of teens and Gen Yers saying they’d prefer to stay in on a Saturday night. While some are looking to cut their spending or enjoy a little ‘me-time’, others are embracing the simple pleasures of home – scented candles, soft blankets and Netflix binges among them.

How can leisure providers pull people away from in-home options? What measures are hotels taking to address rising eco-consciousness? Are traditional gyms in danger of dying out? In this part of the 2019 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the ways we’ll spend our spare time next year.