With the COVID-19 pandemic basically shutting down the Las Vegas Strip, it has cast some doubt on whether the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) will be able to hold its annual Trade Show and Convention scheduled to open on July 10th. Over the past week, several hotel and casino properties have put initiatives in place when […]
Feature Story: 121 Days – Why the PCA Plan to Move Forward with the 2020 Trade Show was the Right One
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With the COVID-19 Coronavirus putting fear into the U.S. market more than any other disease many of us have seen in our lifetime, we have started to see everyday life and business affected. Events are getting cancelled, restrictions are emerging on business travel, and even toilet paper shortages have emerged. In the middle of all […]
Cigar News: Amid Coronavirus Concerns, PCA Says 2020 Trade Show is Still On
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With ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) issued a statement indicating its annual trade show is going on as planned. In a communication to its members, PCA stated: The PCA Trade Show is set to open July 10th, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sands Expo Center.
Cigar News: Illusione Cigars to Release Cigares Prive PCA Trade Show Exclusive in 2020
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Illusione Cigars will be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, and will bring an exclusive cigar that will be for sale to all retailers attending the trade show. The company says the cigar will be a line extension to its Cigares Prive line. The cigar features a Havana Ecuador wrapper with Nicaraguan […]
The Blog: Bravo to the Cigar Companies who RSVPd PCA 2020
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On January 11th came word that four companies that have collectively been called the “Big Four” (Altadis U.S.A., Davidoff of Geneva, Drew Estate, and General Cigar Company) would not be attending this summer’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) 2020 Trade Show. Following the announcement a series of press releases, social media posts, and open letters were […]
Cigar News: Kretek International, Parent Company of TPE and Ventura Cigar Company Pulls Out of PCA 2020
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Kretek International has announced it will not exhibit at the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show this July. The decision includes all of the company’s subsidiaries including Phillips and King as well as Ventura Cigar Company. Kretek is also the parent company that runs the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) Trade Show, which has been […]
Cigar News: Cavalier Genève Confirms Attendance at 2020 PCA Trade Show
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Cavalier Genève has announced plans to attend the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. On January 11th, four large companies: Altadis U.S.A., Davidoff, Drew Estate, and General Cigar Company announced they would not be attending the 2020 PCA Trade Show. This has led to many companies stating their attendance plans for the Trade Show. […]
Prime Time Episode 124: Scott Pearce, Premium Cigar Association
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For Episode 124, we are honored to have the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), Scott Pearce as our special guest on Prime Time. Scott’s got one of the toughest jobs in the cigar industry – and we’re honored he has taken the time to join our show. We’ll tackle all of the […]
Cigar News: De Los Reyes Cigars Confirms Attendance at PCA 2020 Trade Show
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Today Jean-Michel Louis of De Los Reyes confirmed to Cigar Coop that his company will be in attendance at the 2020 PCA Trade Show. De Los Reyes Cigars is the company behind the Saga, Solaz, and Don Julio brands. Louis also said associated brands produced out their company’s factory – Debonaire, Indian Motorcycle Cigars, […]
Cigar News: Kristoff Cigars to Attend 2020 PCA Trade Show
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Kristoff Cigars has announced plans to attend the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Last week, four large companies: Altadis U.S.A., Davidoff, Drew Estate, and General Cigar Company announced they would not be attending the 2020 PCA Trade Show. This has led to many companies stating their attendance plans for the Trade Show. Many […]