How will smokefree legislation impact on the hospitality industry?
There is international evidence from countries that have introduced legislation for smokefree public places and workplaces that the overall impact of smokefree legislation on the hospitality industry is not detrimental, especially if businesses have prepared. Importantly, the smokefree law will be good for the health of hospitality workers and patrons. In June 2006, The British Institute of Innkeeping’s magazine said that: “…we are talking about banning the use of carcinogenic substance which in enclosed spaces kills or damages the health of passive smokers – that means licensees and bar staff and customers. This is a scientific fact, and we should bear this in mind along with the economic arguments”.
