Many people have asked me two questions: 1) Given the COVID-19 pandemic, was Cigar Coop still planning on going to the trade show, and later: 2) What does it mean for Cigar Coop without a Trade Show this year? The answer to the first question is that there was never a decision made to go/no-go. […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced it has cancelled its 2020 Trade Show and Convention. While the past eleven months have arguably been the most tumultuous in the PCA’s 88 year old history, ultimately the event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The PCA Trade Show and Convention had been scheduled […]
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, today organizers of InterTabac, the world’s largest tobacco trade show announced its plans for how it plans to deal with its 2020 event. While it didn’t indicate whether the event will go on or not, it did say it would follow the guidance set forward by authorities and factor […]
On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved guidelines proposed by the Nevada State Game Board to allow Las Vegas Casino properties to reopen. These properties were closed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The board met on Thursday and one of the biggest regulations that was approved was limiting conventions to 250 people. In addition, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: [themify_box ] We understand concerns about COVID-19 Coronavirus are top of mind, and we want to be as transparent as possible and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
