Product Description The liberalization of markets has lead to record levels of international investments. Icon Group Ltd. 's primary mission is to assist international managers to better plan and implement strategies in a global economy. It does so by providing various specialized industry reports, data bases, publications and services to its clients. This report is one of many published by Icon Group Ltd. to assist executives and planners in monitoring and analyzing world markets. In addition to industry-specific studies, Icon Group Ltd. 's reports cover human resources management, export strategies, investment strategies, entry & marketing strategies, political and economic risk assessments and legal trends (e. g. , intellectual property, criminal justice, search & seizure). This reports concisely compiles a variety of official and proprietary information in a format that allows the reader to quickly benchmark a country vis-à-vis its region and the world as a whole. While attention has been made to provide the most recent information available, the reader should consult with local authorities concerning any recent changes. In addition to Icon Group's propriety sources, the information presented in our reports is compiled from various government agencies (e. g. local ministries), international organizations (e. g. , the World Bank, the United Nations), and national authorities (e. g. the Central Intelligence Agency, the U. S. Department of State or Commerce). From the Publisher Our publications provide timely and reliable market information as a complement to strategic planning processes. For a price well below the cost of a round-trip business-class ticket, the executive has access to the basic factors driving strategic planning. As such, our reports are a 'one-stop' shop by giving coverage on economic and political issues, as well as analyzing human resources, entry strategies and legal risks. With offices in Europe, Africa and the United States, Icon Group International has a number of specialty research groups. This report was published by the The World Research Group. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. As shown in the report, the market potential for bowling alleys and billiard and pool establishments is expected to reach $15,864. 30 million by 2005. The distribution of the world market, however, will not be evenly distributed across regions. Europe will be the largest market with $5,801. 83 million or 36. 57 percent, followed by North America & the Caribbean with $4,318. 90 million or 27. 22 percent, and then Asia with $3,477. 98 million or 21. 92 percent of the world market. In essence, if a firm targets these top 3 regions, they cover come 85. 71 percent of the world wide demand for bowling alleys and billiard and pool establishments.