On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:44:25 -0400, Rosalie B.
wrote something wonderfully witty:
>"George Leppla" wrote:
>
>>
>>"Kurt Ullman" wrote
>>
>>>>group has at least a few smokers so those groups went on other ships.
>>>>
>>>> Not enough non-smokers booked individually to make up the loss... so
>>>> after
>>>> trying the non-smoking concept for about two years, the Paradise became a
>>>> smoking ship.
>>>
>>> How long ago, though? With the advent of (profitable) non-smoking
>>> hotel chains, it might be time to take another look.
>>
>>The Paradise was launched in 1998 as a non smoking ship and that policy was
>>discontinued in October, 2004.
>>
>>Westin became non-smoking 15 months later in January 2006 and Marriott
>>followed shortly after that.=
>
>I think this was an idea before its time. Since then, more and more
>states have passed laws limiting where people can smoke, and more and
>more land based businesses have gone to a 'no smoking' policy. They
>probably started this too soon and gave up about the time that it
>would have become more feasible.
>
Not really. When legislators "ban" things (because of course we are
all children who must be looked over for by the State), it is no
longer corporate policy.
>
>I do think that a cruise ship needs to make some accommodation for
>smokers, but they don't have to allow smoking in bars, lounges, rooms
>or dining areas. I personally don't care if people smoke in the
>casino, because I never go there unless I'm forced to walk through it
>by the ship configuration. Or maybe on the aft deck of the lowest
>deck that has some outside area (that way they wouldn't be above
>anyone outside on a lower deck).. Or maybe require the smokers to
>book suites. (half joking) so that the concierge could take care of
>the cigarette stuff.
>
Personally I don't think they need to make accommodations for anyone
other then their desired customer base. Kind of stupid to have a
Non-Smoking Cigar Bar. Or an all you can eat Weight Watchers Buffet.
Waitress, bring me another Double Big Mac, Large Fries & Diet Pepsi
please!
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