Be it the upcoming Olympic and Paralympics Games, Premier League, Ryder Cup, Wimbledon or simply the opportunity to walk in the British countryside the ability to watch or participate in active pursuits in Britain attracts substantial numbers of visitors from overseas.

• Impact of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 
  Executive Summary of a study commissioned by VisitBritain and Visit London in 2007.

• Foresight Issue 76
  The February 2010 edition of Foresight showcased results from a VisitBritain question included in the 2008 International Passenger Survey that asked departing inbound visitors whether they had watched or played sport during their trip.
  
• Foresight Issue 66 
  The April 2009 edition of Foresight looked at the results of a VisitBritain sponsored question included on the 2007 International Passenger Survey that asked inbound visitors about the activities they undertook while in the UK.

• Foresight Issue 58 
  The August 2008 edition of Foresight marked the Beijing Olympic and Pralympic Games by taking a look ahead to the potential tourism benefits on offer from the London 2012 Games.

• Foresight issue 48 
  The October 2007 edition of Foresight looked at the results of a VisitBritain sponsored question included on the 2006 International Passenger Survey that asked inbound visitors about the activities they undertook while in the UK.

• Foresight issue 43 
  Foresight issue 42 
  The April and May 2007 editions of Foresight explored results from VisitBritain sponsored questions included in the Nations Brand Index that asked about perceptions of different holiday activities on offer in Britain among potential visitors.

• Foresight issue 32 
  The June 2006 edition of Foresight looked at the power of football to influnece domestic and inbound tourism.

• Foresight issue 12 
  The October 2004 edition of Foresight considred the potential implications for UK tourism of London's bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.