Tourists not only keep hotel furniture in good use; they can also increase the demand placed on restaurant furniture, as people are much more likely to eat out when they are away from home.
A recent report from the UK's tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the contribution made to this principle by the Premiership, and international supporters of English football teams.
In all, the organisation claims 900,000 people visit the UK each year to attend a domestic football match - not necessarily limited to the Premiership, but also including the lower leagues - and spend over £700 million in total while they are here.
Football fans are known as some of the biggest supporters not only of the sport, but also of eating and drinking in establishments located close to the stadium they are attending.
As such, if you are a restaurateur or pub owner near a Premiership venue, you may want to ensure you have the right pub or restaurant furniture to cater for groups of fans not only from the UK, but also from overseas.
This is likely to be a trend that continues for some time to come, as VisitBritain have confirmed that they have renewed their partnership with the Premier League, extending their existing agreement through until at least 2016.
With the Premiership's biggest teams now typically touring other continents pre-season, there's plenty to drum up international support - and VisitBritain are also embarking on a promotional campaign starring Steven Gerrard.
VisitBritain marketing director Joss Croft says: "It's a perfect partnership to attract the millions who follow football around the world - particularly the younger audience in Asia."
It seems likely to expect international visits by football fans to top the one million benchmark within the coming few years, representing an ever-growing revenue stream for those in the hospitality industries.
Add some versatile restaurant furniture that can accommodate groups of friends - rather than families or couples - to ensure you are prepared for the years to come.
In pubs, meanwhile, a good variety of pub furniture is a wise investment, giving you the ability to cater for whoever walks through your door on any given day.