The last weeks and months of the Corona pandemic have brought different challenges for almost all industries. The event and especially the exhibition industry has suffered particularly from the measures imposed by authorities worldwide. “Nevertheless, the latest signals from the political arena mean that we are once again somewhat more positive about holding trade fairs in Dortmund,” says Sabine Loos, General Manager of the Westfalenhallen Group of Companies.
Robert Graham Ltd. Setting Up Virtual Tasting Event
On Friday, May 8th, 2020, the UK Whisky and Tobacco Merchant Robert Graham Ltd. is setting up a Virtual Cigar and Whisky Tasting.
NEW CIGAR PODCAST GOES LIVE
Nick Hammond, Cigar Journal writer and author, has created a new podcast in the wake of the Corona virus pandemic. Called Around The World in 80 Cigars – The Podcast, the pod is an audio take on the book Hammond released last year; Around The World In 80 Cigars – The Travels of An Epicure.
CSWC STAY STRONG IS WRITING HISTORY
Due to the most recent global lockdown CSWC launched a new tournament format called “Stay Strong” for Cigar Smoking World Champions, which will be held once a week via Zoom video conference. The official online tournament kick off was held on Friday, April 18th, selecting its first winner.
Virtual Seminars by CigarSense.com
Cigar Sense.com is offering virtual seminars. The Cigar Lover’s Virtual Seminars is a gathering of the best in the field all around the common thread of consumer learning to maximize the cigar experience.
Two Guys 35th Anniversary Cigar Dinner Date Is Set | September 16, 2020
Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary on September 16, 2020 by giving away up to $35,000.
Your Guide to Virtual Herfs
Here are some of the virtual cigar herfs being offered right now:
Special guest on Wednesday, April 1st 2020: Pete Johnson
Pete Johnson from Tatuaje Cigars will be the special guest for the next Light em Up Lounge live session on Wednesday, April 1st 2020. Without Pete’s fresh style of branding, as well as his award winning cigars, the cigar industry wouldn’t be the same today.
Drew Estate Announces Freestyle Live Virtual Herf March 31st
Drew Estate announces it will be hosting “Freestyle Live”, a virtual herf, through Facebook Live and Instagram Live on March 31st from 7pm-9pm EST featuring Jonathan Drew, Willy Herrera, Pedro Gomez and Juan Martinez from Joya de Nicaragua.
Davidoff of Geneva Introduces Online Consumer Seminars
Davidoff offers online consumer seminars on Tuesday April 7th with Brand Ambassadors Klaas Kelner and Jeff Stone.
CSWC: CIGAR SMOKING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
CSWC: CIGAR SMOKING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
Light ‘em Up: Virtual Cigar Lounge – World premiere this Friday with special guest Fred Vandermarliere
Virtual Cigar Lounge – Opening this Friday with special guest Fred Vandermarliere
