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Hotel guests in Europe want smoke-free environment

no smoking signHotel guests in Europe prefer smoke-free environments, according to a new survey from US market research firm JD Power Associates.
Posted: 13 October 2006 | 16:12

Government must do more to help licensees with the smoking ban

Hospitality trade bodies have warned the Government it has only one chance to get the English smoking ban right and avoid seriously damaging the sector.
Posted: 12 October 2006 | 12:49

Clear the fog on the smoking rules

Consultation on England's smoking ban closed on Monday, giving operators their final chance to influence Government policy ahead of next summer's implementation. One major theme dominated the response - the need for consistency and clarity in the regulations.
Posted: 12 October 2006 | 00:00

Smoking ban research shows dramatic health improvements in Scotland

no smoking signThe Government is facing renewed calls to finalise a date for the English smoking ban, after medical research revealed that the health of Scotland's bar workers has improved dramatically since the introduction of ban north of the border.
Posted: 11 October 2006 | 13:14

Starwood stubs out smoking at its London restaurants

The Park Lane Hotel in MayfairStarwood Hotel and Resorts's three London hotel restaurants are to become non smoking this month.
Posted: 11 October 2006 | 12:54

Westminster City Council seeks to ban smoking in the streets

The country’s largest licensing authority, Westminster City Council, is pushing to extend next year’s smoking ban in England to cover pavements.
Posted: 10 October 2006 | 15:25

British Beer & Pub Association calls for stronger leadership over smoking laws

No smokingThe British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for stronger leadership from central Government over the implementation of the smoking ban in England and Wales.
Posted: 09 October 2006 | 10:45

France to ban smoking in public places from February next year

France has announced it will ban smoking in all public places from February 2007.
Posted: 09 October 2006 | 10:13

Unions tell employers to ban smoking now

Cigarette in ash trayUnion leaders have urged employers in England not to wait until next summer before banning smoking in their workplaces.
Posted: 06 October 2006 | 17:46

Plan now for smoking ban, say experts

Licensed operators should not wait for smoking ban regulations to be published before they begin planning for the new legislation, experts have warned.
Posted: 05 October 2006 | 00:00

Oakley Court hotel up for sale... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Two customers shot in McDonald’s; Café Rouge and Bella Italia look to flotation; Chez Gerard and Caffe Uno sold for £107.5m and more...
Posted: 02 October 2006 | 11:13

Anti-smoking laws will come too soon

No smoking signPublicans face an uphill struggle to have their outdoor areas ready for the start of the smoking ban in England and Wales, industry figures have warned.
Posted: 28 September 2006 | 15:55

Irish hospitality workers' health improved 'significantly' since smoking ban

no smoking signThe ban on smoking in public places in the Republic of Ireland has significantly improved the health of hospitality workers, according to a new study.
Posted: 27 September 2006 | 11:43

Food sales soar at Mitchells & Butlers’ Scottish pubs

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported soaring food sales at its pubs in Scotland in the wake of the smoking ban, which came into force at the end of March.
Posted: 26 September 2006 | 12:01

Enterprise Inns hails new licensing laws as a success

Enterprise InnsPub giant Enterprise Inns has said last year’s new licensing laws had minimal impact on trade but have brought other benefits, especially a more relaxed drinking atmosphere.
Posted: 26 September 2006 | 11:25

Good week/bad week

Good week... McDonald's employees The fast-food giant is to enrol staff in basic literacy and numeracy courses. Olive lovers Britain's first olive grove has been planted in Devon. Fawlty Towers Gleneagles hotel in Torquay, which inspired the legendary TV series, has reopened after a £1m revamp. Irish wild smoked salmon The fish was crowned supreme champion at this year's UK Great Taste Awards. Bad week... Screw-cap wine bottles Tasters at this year's International Wine Challenge discovered that the cork alternative can lead to a build-up of sulphides, giving wine an egg-y or onion-y flavour. Rebellious smokers A hotline is to be set up encouraging citizens to report breaches of the forthcoming smoking ban. Neil Morrissey Men Behaving Badly actor is ploughing a further £5m into his country h
Posted: 21 September 2006 | 00:00

Wales to ban smoking in April 2007

Wales aims to introduce a ban on smoking in enclosed public places from 2 April, 2007, stealing a march on England.
Posted: 19 September 2006 | 14:28

Scotland's bar workers say ban is benefiting health

Scotland’s bar workers believe the country’s smoking ban has made their workplaces healthier, six months on from its start.
Posted: 12 September 2006 | 10:54

Principal Hotels sold for estimated £300m - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: US tourists not deterred by foiled air attack; Breakfast boost for Wetherspoon; Wetherspoon props up sales slump in Scottish pubs and more...
Posted: 12 September 2006 | 10:47

Scottish smoking ban blamed for Rank job losses

The ban on smoking in public places in Scotland has claimed its first commercial scalp, with leisure firm Rank announcing it will cut 200 jobs across the UK.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 00:00

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