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TAA Cancels 2020 Annual Convention Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The 52nd annual Tobacconists Association of America meeting and convention, which was postponed a few weeks ago, has now been officially canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19: How Cigar Shops Are Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic
With businesses shutting down across the U.S., and reports of Coronavirus multiplying with every news cycle, many cigar stores remain open despite this time of national crisis, …
Multiple Cigar Factories Shut Down in the Dominican Republic
Tabacalera de Garcia Ltd. and General Cigar Dominicana announced today that they are closing as a precautionary measure against the pandemic.
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Postponed Until October
With the Coronavirus outbreak affecting people all over the United States, the inaugural Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest 2020 has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 31.
Drew Estate Postpones Florida Barn Smoker Amid Outbreak
In response to the current Coronavirus outbreak, Drew Estate announced yesterday that the Florida Barn Smoker will be rescheduled for November 13 and 14.
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[Update] Covid-19: Cigar Factories React to Viral Outbreak
Cuba's factories remain open despite four confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, and J.C. Newman Cigars comments on keeping its factories open in Tampa and Nicaragua. With now 12 …
Arturo Fuente Names José Blanco as Director of Sales, Eastern Hemisphere
Industry veteran José Blanco has joined Arturo Fuente Cigar Co. as the director of sales, eastern hemisphere for Fuente, tasked with building Fuente’s international business.
TAA Postpones 52nd Annual Convention Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) global outbreak, the Tobacconists Association of America announced it has postponed its 52nd annual meeting and convention.
Dominican Cigarmakers Host 13th Annual ProCigar Festival
Hundreds of enthusiasts trekked from all over the world to the Dominican Republic for the 13th annual ProCigar festival, a weeklong celebration of the island nation's cigar …