# Outdoor Smoking Shelters New Law Creates New Industry By scottie | Published 2007-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-law-new-industry References: [outsidesmoking](http://www.outsidesmoking.co.uk/?utm_source=YSM&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=bp-smokingshelters1) & [outsidesmoking](http://www.outsidesmoking.co.uk/?utm_source=Y!SM&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=bp-smokingshelters1) With the introduction of the new UK Indoor smoking law which comes into force in June 2007 a whole new industry has been created in manufacturing [outdoor smoking shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campers-dens) for business premises and offices. Many existing and new companies are sure to jump on the bandwagon for a part of this lucrative trade. Millions of of [food and drink business's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-gardens-cafe) will have to put up [open shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-office) for the smoking customers in order to secure the custom, otherwise they will go up in smoke. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Smoking Shelters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative and customizable outdoor smoking shelters to cater to the growing demand. - **New UK Indoor Smoking Law:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compliance solutions and services to help businesses adapt to the new law, such as ventilation systems or smoking cessation programs. - **Leveraging Smoking Customer Base:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tailored marketing strategies and loyalty programs specifically targeting the smoking customer base to increase sales and customer retention. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and materials to efficiently produce outdoor smoking shelters at a larger scale. - **Compliance Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative compliance solutions, like smart ventilation systems or air purification technologies, to assist businesses in meeting the new smoking laws. - **Food and Drink:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new revenue streams by offering smoking-friendly environments and tailored products/services to attract and retain smoking customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filter-Equipped Indoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker.md) - [Cutting-Edge Smokeless Tobacco Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-tobacco-device.md) - [Cancer-Cutting Ultrasonic Shishas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesta-ushisha.md) - [Portable Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondstove-fire-pit.md) - [Smokeless Fire Pit Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradein-event.md) - [Cocktail Smoking Cloches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-cloches.md) - [Fuss-Free Compact Vape Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jac-vapour-nicnac.md) - [At-Home Cocktail Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md)