Table 1

Hospitality groups with known affiliations* with the tobacco industry

NameDate†Tobacco industry affiliation
*It is very likely that other hospitality associations linked to the tobacco industry exist and were not included in this table.
†Period of documented involvement with the tobacco industry.
PM, Philip Morris; RJR, RJ Reynolds; TI, The Tobacco Institute.
International and non-US associations
Australian Hotel/Restaurant Association (NSW)1351993Hosted the 1994 IHA Annual Congress and requested a session on smoking accommodation at the 1995 congress and asked PM to be a major sponsor at $100000
Australian Hotels Association – Western1362001PM Australia is corporate sponsor
BARS (Byward Association for Responsible Service)/PUBCO137 (Ottawa, Canada)2001The Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council provided a phone bank for an anti-ban campaign
HORECA (International Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes)93,961989-?Promoted PM's “Preserve Our Traditions” programme. Received funding from PM
HOTREC101,1021993-96Received funding from PM. PM contributed to the position paper on smoking issues
International Hotel Association/International Hotel and Restaurant Association96,107,109,1993- ?Received funding from PM. PM contributed to the position paper on smoking issues. Promotes PM's “Courtesy of Choice” programme
International Society of Restaurant Association Executives1381998Conducted a study sponsored by PM
US national associations
American Beverage Institute1241998Conducted economic impact study on California bars funded by PM
Bowling Proprietors Association of America1241998Conducted economic impact study on bowling centres funded by PM
Distinguished Restaurants of North America124,1391999Conducted a poll sponsored by PM
Guest Choice Network1401998PM on advisory panel, Tom Lauria from TI working for Guest Choice Network
Hospitality Coalition on Indoor Air Quality1272001PM Options is founding member
National Licensed Beverage Association141,1421995, 1999-presentReceived funding from TI. Starting in 1999, sponsoring AtmospherePLUS, a ventilation programme funded and organised by PM
National Restaurant Association1431993Offered educational series on Accommodation sponsored by PM
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America1421999-presentSupporting Atmosphere PLUS, a ventilation programme organised and funded by PM
US state/local associations
Alaska Restaurant Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Arizona Licensed Beverage Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Arizona Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Arkansas Hospitality Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Beverly Hills Restaurant Association181987Created by TI's political consultant, Rudy Cole
California Business and Restaurant Alliance146Created by the Dolphin Group, a public relations firm for PM
California Licensed Beverage Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
California Tavern Association146Created by PM
Central Ohio Licensed Beverage Association45,141,1441995-presentReceived funding from TI. Collaborated with tobacco industry to pass state bill removing authority from health boards
Club Association of West Virginia1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Colorado Lodging Association1411995-96Received funding from TI
Connecticut Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Delaware Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Florida Restaurant Association1411995-96Received funding from TI
Golden Gate Restaurant Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Hawaii Hotel/Motel Association141,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Hawaii Hotel Association1471996Received funding from PM
Hawaii Restaurant Association124,141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI. Conducted poll for PM
Idaho Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Illinois Hospitality and Commerce Coalition1302001PM is a member
Indiana Restaurant and Hospitality Association1441996-97Received funding from TI
Iowa Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Kansas Restaurant Association1411995Received funding from TI
Les Benson Hotel Association of Los Angeles1411995-96Received funding from TI
Long Island Hospitality and Tourism Association, aka the Long Island Hospitality Board441994Organised by McCrann Public Affairs, a PM public relations firm
Louisiana Restaurant Association1411995-96Received funding from TI
Maine Restaurant Association1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Maryland Hotel and Motel Association141,1441996-97Received funding from TI
Maryland Licensed Beverage Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Massachusetts Restaurant Association141,1481978-presentReceived funding from TI for 1995-1996. Has worked with the tobacco industry to fight state and local smoking restrictions in Massachusetts for more than 20 years.
Metro-WA Association of Restaurants141,144 (Washington, DC)1995-97Received funding from TI
Michigan Licensed Beverage Association1491996Received unrestricted research grant from PM
Michigan Restaurant Association1491996Received unrestricted research grant from PM
Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Mississippi Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Nebraska Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association84,1441996-presentReceived funding from TI, PM, and RJR
New Jersey Restaurant Association141,1441995-96Received funding from TI
New Mexico Hotel/Motel Association141,1441996-97Received funding from TI
New York Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
New York Tavern Association1441996-97Received funding from TI
Northern California Tavern and Restaurant Association146Created by the Dolphin Group, a public relations firm for PM
Ohio Restaurant Association1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Oklahoma Restaurant Association1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Oregon Hotel Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Oregon Restaurant Association85,141,144,145,1501995-presentReceived funding from TI. Hired a lobbyist representing RJR. PM Options is major sponsor of convention 2001
Restaurants for a Sound, Voluntary Policy (RSVP)18,43 (California)Operated by Rudy Cole, political consultant for TI
Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Sacramento Restaurant and Merchant Association18 (California)1991A vehicle for Ray McNally & Associates, a public relations firm paid for by PM and reportable to TI
San Diego Tavern and Restaurant Association146 (California)Created by the Dolphin Group, a public relations firm for PM
South Dakota Inn Keepers Association1441996-97Received funding from TI
Tennessee Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Texas Hospitality Coalition on Indoor Air Quality1292001PM is founding member
Texas Restaurant Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
United Restaurant, Hotel and Tavern Association (aka New York Tavern and Restaurant Association, Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, and Manhattan Tavern and Restaurant Association)441987-presentFunnelled money for the Tobacco Institute to bypass New York lobbying laws
Utah Hotel and Motel Association141,1441995-97Received funding from TI
Vermont Business and Restaurant Coalition1511993Underwritten and organised by PM
Washington Restaurant Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Washington State Hotel Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Washington State Licensed Beverage Association1451995-99Received funding from TI
Washington State Tavern Association141,144,1451995-99Received funding from TI
Wisconsin Restaurant Association1241998Conducted poll funded by PM
Wyoming Hotel and Motel Association1411995-96Received funding from TI