The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce its educational partnership with the Greek Summer Cigar Festival 2026, organized by 2K Cigars and taking place July 3\u20135 at the Amaronda Resort & Spa in Eretria, Greece.<\/p>\n
Set on the Aegean Sea in the historic city of Eretria, the festival will bring together premium cigar manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hospitality professionals, sommeliers, and cigar enthusiasts for three days of education, culture, and international industry engagement.<\/p>\n
Through The Cigar Academy, PCA will provide the educational component of the festival, including certification courses, professional workshops, and consumer seminars. Programming will support Greek and European retailers, sommeliers, hospitality professionals, members of the trade, and cigar media and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of premium cigar craftsmanship, service, storage, pairing, and responsible enjoyment.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation-led initiatives abroad help raise professional standards, expand global demand, and reinforce the premium cigar category in key international markets,\u201d said Joshua Habursky, CEO of the Premium Cigar Association. \u201cThe premium cigar industry is a global community, and by putting The Cigar Academy at the service of the trade, we help professionalize markets, support our manufacturer members, and build stronger, more knowledgeable cigar communities that benefit the industry worldwide, including in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission in organizing the festival is to continue building premium cigar culture in Greece through authenticity, education, and respect for the craft,\u201d said George Katsiaris, co-founder of 2K Cigars. \u201cPCA and The Cigar Academy bring international standards of knowledge and certification to our retailers, hospitality professionals, and enthusiasts.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation is the foundation for the continued growth of Greece\u2019s vibrant cigar community,\u201d said Nikos Kelaiditis, co-founder of 2K Cigars. \u201cThe Cigar Academy was our education partner last year, and we are proud to continue that collaboration as we welcome the global premium cigar industry to Eretria.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ricardo Carioni, PCA’s International Affairs & Education Director, added: \u201cIt is a privilege to return to Greece for a second edition with 2K Cigars as our educational partner. Last year\u2019s seminars showed the passion of the Greek cigar community, and I look forward to supporting many more students on their education and certification journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n