Posts Tagged ‘Lifestyle’
Central American Culture’s Influence on the Premium Cigar Industry
Across Latin America, where ancient traditions and rich culture intertwine, lies the premium cigar industry’s heart and soul. The story of culture in the Americas and its profound influence on…
Read MoreTampa has 25 remaining cigar factories, 23 are being used. Here’s how.
Florida: In the 1920s, there were more than 200 cigar factories, mostly in Ybor City and West Tampa, making Tampa the global hub of the industry.
Read MoreU.S. Tobacconists Report Increased Sales in 2023
According to a recent Cigar Aficionado article, the majority of U.S. tobacconists report increased sales this year. The cigar industry is experiencing a boom, with 69.1% of U.S. cigar retailers…
Read MoreTony Gomez Elected to CRA Board of Directors
By Cody Carden – Sept. 7, 2023 Tony Gomez Appointed to the CRA Board of Directors ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) announced today…
Read MoreTampa honors man who built city’s first cigar factory, Ignacio Haya
Florida: One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had…
Read MoreMGM Grand Detroit bringing back indoor smoking
Michigan: MGM Grand Detroit is bringing back its indoor smoking policy for some parts of the casino.
Read MoreCoffee, cigars and community: King Street Coffee & Tobacco Emporium celebrates 30 years
West Virginia: For 30 years, King Street Coffee & Tobacco Emporium has offered premium cigars, pipe tobaccos, coffee beans, loose and bag teas and accessories to the downtown Martinsburg community…
Read MoreOregon cigar industry reacts to a changing market
Oregon: Cigars and United States culture have a long and entwined history, and the state of Oregon is no exception. Oregon’s oldest continually operating cigar shop, Rich’s Cigar Store, opened…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Disrupts Florida, Epicenter Of U.S. Cigar Industry
Florida: One of the most powerful storms to ever hit Florida, Hurricane Ian, brought destructive winds and floodwaters from both sea and air across the state, where many of America’s…
Read MoreHave a cigar: More than a dozen cigar factories once packed Jacksonville
Illinois: Americans have always loved their vices and a hundred years ago, a favorite bad habit was smoking cigars.
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