Im April 2017 trafen sich Deutschlands zehn beste Restaurant- und Hotelfachkräfte unter 25 Jahren im Parkhotel Bremen zur Landesmeisterschaft ihres Berufes. Mit sagenhaften 98 (von 100) Punkten gewann Dennis Trczelinsky den Einzelwettbewerb „Bester Zigarrenservice“.
Rauchverbot bei Tabak-Messe in Salzburg verhängt
Die „Creativ Salzburg Herbst“ galt bisher als Branchentreffpunkt der Tabakindustrie und der österreichischen Tabakfachhändler. Nun soll ein generelles Rauchverbot gelten.
Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO)
Phillips & King, distributor of specialty tobacco products and accessories in the United States, has signed an agreement partnering with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) to help their customers address legislative issues affecting the tobacco industry.
Steven Kron Appointed International Sales Director at NyB Cigars
NyB Cigars announced the appointment of Steven Kron as their new International Sales Director. Kron was previously the Head of Dunhill Cigars at British American Tobacco.
Habanos S.A. Appoints New Operational Marketing Director
Corporación Habanos, S.A. announced that Mr. Ernesto González Rodríguez has been appointed as new Operational Marketing Director of Habanos, S.A., under Resolution 143, 2017 of the Minister of Agriculture.
Rob Maneson Appointed CEO of JR Cigar
Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has appointed Rob Maneson chief executive officer of its JR Cigar unit, effective immediately.
Zigarrenlegende Avo Uvezian stirbt am 24. März 2017 91-jährig
Avo Uvezian, Komponist und Größe der Zigarrenwelt, ist am 24. März 2017, nur zwei Tage nach seinem 91. Geburtstag, friedlich verstorben.
J. Fuego Cigar Co. to Outsource Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to Cypress Group Miami
J. Fuego decided to outsource their sales to Brick & Mortar tobacconists as well as their social media, website and marketing to Cypress Group Miami.
Stephan Qarimi Joins the Drew Estate International Team
Drew Estate announced today the expansion of their international sales team to include Stephan Qarimi as International Market Manager and Director of Travel Retail.
Oliva & J. Cortès Building New Cigar Box Factory North of Estelí
Oliva Cigar Company/J. Cortes is building a new factory north of Estelí in Nicaragua. At the moment they’re producing 60,000 boxes at rented facilities in the centre of town, which gives little room for growth.
Erster Deutscher Zigarrentag
Am 2. September 2017 findet in Bünde der erste Deutsche Zigarrentag statt.
Politischer Appell des BdZ für regulatorische Ausnahmen für Zigarren
Der deutsche Bundesverband der Zigarrenindustrie und die Gewerkschaft Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststätten wenden sich mit einem politischen Appell an Öffentlichkeit und Politik.
