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F&B Magazine Party Pills in Hospitality Government’s decision to ban party pills will create a debate within the hospitality industry as to whether such a move is a welcome one or simply more Government meddling in the lives of New Zealanders. Looking at the issue entirely from hospitality operators’ perspective it is a no brainer. Party pills do nothing for the industry and everyone would be better off if they disappeared. Bar operators have seen the unfortunate consequences of their patrons mixing party pills with alcohol. This has and does create significant management issues as bar patrons who can be okay one minute and out of control the next. How can hospitality operators control the level of intoxication of an individual when they have no influence over one of the key components, being party pills? Operators of licenced premises have an absolute responsibility to ensure that they do not allow people to become intoxicated on licenced premises. While this responsibility is accepted it is much more difficult if there is a presence of party pills, Secondly, party pills are simply bad for business. It is acknowledged that party pills and alcohol don’t mix, but those enjoying party pills still want to be in lively hospitality environments. This means if they are staying off alcohol as they should, then sales to those patrons are limited to water. Of course when the industry starts charging for water the anti alcohol brigade label it as being irresponsible and lacking in host responsibility. Hospitality operators are entitled to a return on their investment and to be paid for the experience they are delivering to their patrons. All of this will be much easier in the absence of party pills. Bruce H Robertson |
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