http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact14.html Studies in the USA have shown that banning smoking in restaurants has either a neutral or beneficial effect and may increase tourist business. [8] [9] A recent review of studies examining the economic effects of smoke-free policies found that those studies claiming a negative economic impact were backed by the tobacco industry and that most were subjective and of poor quality. [10] For further information detailing the economic …showed first 75 words of 756 total…

…showed last 75 words of 756 total…in 1998 to 189 in 1999, based on the number of Capital Health Region food establishment operating permits issued. Nine months after the City of Ottawa went smoke-free, 82 new bars and restaurants had opened. A Decima Research Poll conducted in July 2002 found that public support grew for the City's smoking by-law after one year and there was no net reduction in city-wide visits to bars and restaurants. good website - http://www.wessexscene.co.uk/article.php?sid=687