Bath once had an important manufacturing sector, led by companies such
Stothert and Pitt. Nowadays manufacturing is in decline in the city, but it
boasts strong software, publishing and service-oriented industries, being home
to companies such as Future Publishing and London & Country mortgage
brokers. The city's attraction to tourists has also led to a significant number
of jobs in tourism-related industries. Important economic sectors in Bath
include education and health (30,000 jobs), retail, tourism and leisure (14,000
jobs) and business and professional services (10,000 jobs). Its main employers
are the
