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Stephen Barth Brings Attention to Dangers of Smoking on Cruise Ships

Stephen Barth Brings Attention to Dangers of Smoking on Cruise Ships

I have repeatedly called for enhanced smoking restrictions in places of public accommodations and will continue to do so until all public places are smoke free, inside and out. Below is a very interesting perspective on smoking on cruise ships by Artie Beavis, which enlightens us to the dangers of allowing smoking on oceangoing vessels. Cigarette Smoking Aboard Cruise Ships ‘Lights …

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Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth: Lingering Smell of Smoke Limits Ability to Re-Let Room

To all of those innkeepers that still allow smoking in their hotel rooms, this request for assistance demonstrates how damaging smoke can be to your property and may end up permanently impairing your ability to sell your rooms: Dear Mr. Barth, I came across your website through a Google search regarding third hand smoke. Our company is currently involved in …

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HospitalityLawyer Stephen Barth: Avis Budget Group Smoke-Free Fleet Big Step for Smoke-Free Challenge

Earlier this month, Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced that beginning in October 2009, its entire fleet will be smoke free.  Avis Budget Group operates Avis and Budget rental cars. The company has instituted a new inspection process, and a cleaning fee will be assessed if a vehicle is returned with a tobacco odor or residue, guaranteeing each vehicle is clean …

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Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Re-Urges Hospitality Industry to Be Smoke-Free

In the wake of renewed global concern of a H1N1 pandemic, hotel lawyer Stephen Barth urges the entire hospitality industry (specifically, hotels, restaurants, clubs), as well as all places of public accommodation to be smoke free, both inside and outside. There should not be smoking in places of public accommodation.  Period.  Smoke-free means zero smoke on the grounds and the …

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HospitalityLawyer Stephen Barth Questions the Definition of “Smoke-Free”

Recently hotels have been describing themselves as “smoke-free.”  I caution the industry to scrutinize what is occurring at their hotels before labeling it “smoke-free.” Smoke-free means zero smoke on the grounds and the facility, which includes no smoking in the parking lots, garages, pool-side, on balconies or verandas, or anywhere in the facility. Secondhand smoke drifting from outdoor areas can …

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