TPE 2020: New Products Releases, Streamlined Scheduling, Smart Panels, and 1 Big Party
The first big show of the year aims to position all attendees on a path to success.
January 2020 – With thousands of products and buyers, exclusive show deals and experiences, and the latest industry information, attending the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020) is the ideal way to start the year for all facets of the tobacco business. Happening Wednesday, January 29, 2020 through Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show offers 3 days of business, learning, networking, and fun, paving the way for a successful and profitable year for the industry.
It Starts Here: Business
With TPE 2020 projecting increased numbers over 2019 attendance and exhibiting brands, selective exhibitors are taking notice, and TPE 2020 may be your only chance to meet with some of them. And many companies are releasing new products at TPE 2020, giving this year’s attendees an extra advantage in keeping inventory fresh for their customers. To easily find these new launches amidst the thousands at the show, TPE 2020 will feature a Product Spotlight, where attendees can expect to see new products from brands like:
Agnorsa Leaf
Alec Bradley Cigars
Drew Estate
Espinosa
Fratello
Illusione
Jas Sum Kral
JRE Tobacco
Maya Selva Cigars
Nova Cigars
Republic Tobacco
Room 101
Santa Clara
Vicarias
Villiger
Committed to hosting a fun, educational, and successful show, the Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is pleased to offer the TPE Connect Program, an online platform that matches buyers and exhibitors, and allows them to schedule meetings during show hours. To optimize your TPE time and participate in TPE Connect, just log in to your attendee or exhibitor portal prior to the show and update your product preferences so you can be matched to meet with colleagues relevant to your business.
Learning: The Best Way to Get Ahead
Moderated by tobacco industry leaders, TPE is proud to offer IGNITE- a series of educational sessions aimed at keeping attendees and exhibitors on the cutting edge of our industry. From regulations and retail growth to merchandising and market trends, TPE 2020 offers relevant information with your growth in mind. For a complete list of session topics and times, please visit: https://tobaccoplusexpo.com/education/. And did we mention that 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone is the TPE 2020 Keynote Speaker? You won’t want to miss this.
Networking and Fun
What’s a TPE Show without entertainment? This year, we have a 4-in-1 all-industry party on Wednesday, Jan 29 at the Sahara Hotel & Casino (formerly the SLS Hotel) from 6pm to 9pm. Held at 4 venues in close proximity, party-goers can relax at Club 101 with dueling pianos and a cigar-lounge, cavort over carving stations at Bazaar Meat, enjoy a club scene with DJ Eli from Drew Estate at the Theater, and revel in classic Vegas at the Gaming Casino. Whether you hit all the parties or settle in at one, it’s a night of food, drinks, and networking that should not be missed.
“We’ve invested in TPE and our industry,” says Ellie Hansen, Trade Show Director for Tobacco Media Group. “We’ve put together a show that offers what people are looking for- solid brands and products, quality buyers actively looking to stock their shelves, education panels to keep people informed and ahead of industry happenings, and networking opportunities that are actually fun. We’re feeling good, and are planning to see you at TPE 2020.”
The Path to Success for 2020
Tickets are still available for TPE 2020, so do not miss your chance to set yourself up for growth and profit in the new year. Please visit www.tobaccoplusexpo to register.
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About TPE:
Under the banner of Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) is the largest B2B tobacco trade show highlighting the full-spectrum of tobacco, vapor, alternatives and general merchandise products available on the ever-evolving market. TPE 2020 is planning to deliver the industry’s most compelling content, products, and information, and will be held January 29, 2020 through January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about the show, please visit the website: www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.
Tobacco Plus Expo: Supporting the Support Beams of the Tobacco Industry
Tradeshow partners with NATO, offering contributions and a platform to help all facets of the tobacco business.
December 2019 – With the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE) shaping up to be a must-attend event for the new year, the Tobacco Media Group, Inc. (TMG), is pleased to announce its continued support and partnership with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), which includes a significant presence at the TPE 2020 show, held Wednesday, January 29, 2020 through Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With 60,000 members, NATO works endlessly to protect the rights and interests of tobacco retailers and consumers, while influencing significant business decisions and legislation. They are a resource to all, disseminating details on FDA regulations and local, state, and federal issues regarding tobacco, e-cigarettes & vapor, adult rights, and retailer freedoms. TMG has battled regulations right alongside NATO, using Tobacco Business, their popular magazine, as a means of distributing information and being a reputable resource for the latest industry news.
Like many in the industry, TMG and their parent company, Kretek International, Inc. also contribute monetarily to NATO, facilitating and fighting legislation that affects the entire tobacco business. In addition to this financial support, TMG is dedicated to elevating the organization by bringing NATO to TPE and bringing the industry to NATO.
NATO will be a strong presence at this year’s show, occupying a booth with team members offering information and insight to attendees and exhibitors. They will also be leading several of TPE 2020’s IGNITE educational sessions, speaking on market trends and current legislation.
“We see the TPE show as a huge opportunity to partner with organizations like NATO,” says Ben Stimpson, Managing Director of the Tobacco Media Group, Inc. “Tom Briant and his team are leading a comprehensive and imperative legislative charge to help educate and fight for all businesses in the tobacco industry. The information we share, and the money we donate helps their legislation efforts at local and state levels and strengthens our industry as a whole. NATO is the ace in all of our pockets.”
The first major tradeshow of the year for the tobacco and alternative industries, TPE 2020 brings together retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and industry media for three days of solid business, networking, learning, and fun. For information about exhibiting or attending, please visit www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.
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About TPE:
Under the banner of Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) is the largest B2B tobacco trade show highlighting the full-spectrum of tobacco, vapor, alternatives and general merchandise products available on the ever-evolving market. TPE 2020 is planning to deliver the industry’s most compelling content, products, and information, and will be held January 29, 2020 through January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about the show, please visit the website: www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.
About NATO:
Started over 15 years ago, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) is a national trade association organized to strengthen the business interests of all tobacco retailers on a collaborative and individual basis. Headquartered in Minneapolis, it helps its over 60,000 members across the country navigate and stay on top of tobacco-related legislation on the local, state, and federal levels. To learn more about NATO, please visit the website www.natocentral.org.
Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire Experience Makes A Grand Entrance at the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA (March 12, 2019) – World renowned for over 107 years, The Beverly Hills Hotel provided a magnificent backdrop for Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire Experience, hosted by Marshall and co-host Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger, of Padre Azul Tequila.
In 2012 the hotel became the first historical landmark in Beverly Hills. Its magnificence, who’s-who history and reputation to spare no expense to create the ultimate customer “campfire” experience for each guest was the reason Marshall chose “Hotel California” for one of his international Modern Day Campfire’s.
Mr. Steve Harvey, Frank Stallone, Ralf Moeller, Cece Peniston, Prince Khaled Al Saud and an esteemed gathering from the entertainment, sports, political and business worlds joined the sold-out event.
Guests entered the hotel by way of the famous red carpet that every A-List Star, Royal, President, and Sovereign have tread. From that point, guests were transported into another world of glamour and ultimate luxury.
Upon check-in, guests received a DM Campfire package with Cigar Aficionado 92 point rated Daniel Marshall Cigars including the Papa Joe Panatela, a DM Robusto and the DM Since 1982 Lighter and Cutter.
Senator Isadore Hall opened up the dinner and introduced Marshall.
Daniel Marshall expressed his gratitude to the 55 distinguished guests, thanking them for their trust in the Daniel Marshall brand to attend the evening. “To be here with you at the Beverly Hills hotel is a dream come true. The standard of elegance, tradition and service of this hotel represents what we all share in our own respective fields. The Rat Pack, Howard Hughes, and Marilyn Monroe all shared the campfire here and made it home. One of my favorites stories is when Richard Burton and Liz Taylor checked in; they had a standing room service order for two bottles of vodka at breakfast and two for lunch. What happened to those days?”
Marshall continued, “The Campfire is a place of potential which brings with it a taste of the timeless. Gathering around with cigars is primal and precious. A place where acquaintances can move toward real friendship. What joins us together, the golden thread that runs through our veins and drives us to live our dreams is a commitment to create in all we do, is a richness of character and generosity of spirit. So when someone asks you do you smoke, the true answer is no. We don’t smoke, we taste. Jeremy Irons summed it up when he compared cigarettes to cigars. He said, ‘Cigarettes are like having sex, cigars are like making love.’”
Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger spoke to the uniqueness of the Austrian inspired, award winning Padre Azul Super Premium Tequila and pairing with DM Cigars. The liquid gold of the tequila and brown gold of the cigars both share similar complementary characteristics, with the cigar pulling out notes of the tequila and the tequila pulling out the unique cigar flavors that one would not normally be able to savor without the other.
A 3-course sit-down dinner was prepared by the award-winning chefs and impeccably served by the “what ever you need, we will take care of “ team of 10, anticipating every need. The elegant meal started with Caprese, followed by the guest’s choice of Sea Bass or Filet Mignon, and finished with a Fresh Baked Apple Tart.
Double Diamond Schrader Cabernet and Wine Spectator 92 point rated Robert Mondavi Oakville Fume Blanc complemented the exquisite meal perfectly.
Guests quickly vacated the room after dinner to light up their cigars on the gorgeous 100-meter terrace while being entertained by live music and a famed magician, creating “Golden Moments” of camaraderie. Personal and profound campfire stories were shared that one would not normally hear or share.
The use of smart phones was restricted to further create the authentic “campfire” where, without technology, time can be of the moment. Celebrities and guests welcomed this policy that added an intimate and exclusive feeling of relaxed friendship.
Carving out time from hectic schedules, the esteemed guests flew in from New York, Texas, Arizona, Saudi Arabia, Sacramento, San Francisco and Vietnam, demonstrating the power of the cigar and the appeal of the campfire.
A few comments from the evening:
“I have been looking forward to this cigar night. I started my day at 6 am hosting my radio show, and then taped 4 episodes of Family Feud. I’m happy to be here, to unwind, and to enjoy a cigar.”
–Steve Harvey, Comedian, Host, Radio Personality, Actor and Author
“Daniel Marshall’s cigar night was filled with wonderful people of good will along with great cigars and tequila.”
— Frank Stallone, Actor, Singer-Songwriter
“Daniel Marshall’s campfire event that I experienced in Los Angeles was on fire! It was one of the classiest events I’ve attended in awhile with an epic cast in attendance. You don’t want to miss the next one…”
– Cece Peniston, Pop Recording Artist
Golden Ticket holders were impressed at the value they received upon discovering the golden bag on their seat that was filled with a treasure trove from the DM Collection.
The value of the DM Desk-Travel Humidor in Burl ($400) and the famous DM 24kt Golden Cigar ($295) exceeded the $475 price paid for the Golden Ticket.
A 750ml bottle of Padre Azul Anejo Tequila ($100), a set of Golden DM Cufflinks ($50), 4 Cigar Aficionado 92 point rated DM Cigars, dinner, and fine spirit tasting caused those that did not pre-purchase the Golden Ticket, regret since they did not take advantage of the spectacular $1200 value. Every guest received at the conclusion of the evening two DM Red Label Robustos, a 50 ml bottle of Padre Azul, complimentary membership in The Daniel Marshall Campfire Club (DMCC) with benefits including exceptional offers and 1st ticket priority to all future Modern Day Campfires.
Beverly Hill holds a special place for Marshall as his Mentor, Papa Joe lived 5 minutes from the Beverly Hills Hotel. Said Marshall; “37 years ago I was a surfer, sailor, boat builder with a dream to sail around the world, when the idea for making a cigar case for Alfred Dunhill of London happened up the road from here. I made a 3-cigar case as a gift for my girlfriend’s Grandfather and when he saw his gift, he predicted my future. He looked at the cigar holder that I carved out of teak wood that held his favorite Dunhill Panatela cigars and said, ‘I’m sure my favorite men’s store, Alfred Dunhill of London will buy this. If you want, you can borrow it and show it to them, set up a factory, sail around the world, do it all.’ 37 years later, He was right. Tonight, the Panatela cigar you have is a cigar to honor the Papa Joe’s in all of our lives.”
An impromptu raffle during the evening raised $4000 for a young men’s mentoring foundation. “The significance of having a mentor who believed in me had such a profound impact that changed the course of my life showing me that dreams can come true,” said Marshall. “We will have charity raffles and auctions with all future Campfire events.”
For live footage from the Beverly Hills Campfire click here:
DM Beverly Hills Hotel Campfire
To reserve your seat at the next exclusive “campfire” email: thecampfire@danielmarshall.com
For a look into Daniel Marshall Modern Day Campfire Experiences around the world visit:
Kitzbuhel Austria: 2019 Kitzbuhel Daniel Marshall Campfire
Potsdam, Germany: 2019 Potsdam Daniel Marshall Campfire
For info on Super Premium Padre Azul Tequila visit: Padre Azul
Photo Credit: Ron Murray
About Daniel Marshall:
Daniel Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world.
He is top-rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & Cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family. Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. DuPont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland and Garrard’s of London. Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum. In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.
Visit Daniel Marshall’s site at www.danielmarshall.com.
You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.
Daniel Marshall and Padre Azul Tequila bring the Modern Day Campfire to the Historic Beverly Hills Hotel
Los Angeles, CA (February 10, 2019) – Premium Tequila and Fine Cigars will soon start lighting up the night every other month at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel with Daniel Marshall’s Modern Day Campfire – “The Cigar Night”. Marshall has hosted Modern Day Campfire events around the world including Germany, England, Austria, and Holland, Hong Kong and Dubai.
This intimate dinner will include some of the world’s most discriminating fine cigar and spirit connoisseurs from entertainment, sports, politics and business worlds. The March 4, 2019 dinner will feature a special tasting of award winning Padre Azul Tequila with partner of the gorgeous liquid gold, Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger co-hosting the event.
The inaugural Beverly Hills event finds its home at one of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Beverly Hills Hotel. Internationally renowned for its architecture, landscape, and star-studded celebrity history, the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a night of golden moments.
The evening will include a multi course dinner prepared by famed Beverly Hills Hotel chefs. Throughout the night guests will be invited to enjoy this ultra premium tequila paring with two top rated Daniel Marshall cigars. A cash bar will be available.
This elite event takes place March 4th beginning at 7pm in Bar Ninteen12, a stunning outdoor venue named after the year the hotel opened, overlooks famed palm tree lined Beverly Hills
Following the dinner, every guest will receive a gift set including:
-DM Cigar Pack with 2 cigars
-Daniel Marshall Cutter
-Membership Card to Daniel Marshall Campfire Club DMCC
-Travel size bottle of Padre Azul Premium Tequila
A raffle will be available to win the No. 1 rated Humidor in the World, The DM Treasure Chest, a 24kt Golden Cigar, a leather travel cigar case, cabinet of Daniel Marshall Robusto Cigars. $2100 Value. To purchase raffle tickets Raffle Ticket
Tickets will be extremely limited and will reach maximum capacity quickly. RSVP now to reserve your seat at the campfire at this link Click to buy Ticket to “The CIgar Night”
A limited number of Golden Tickets will be available that include The Cigar Night Event plus a Daniel Marshall Humidor, Golden Cigar, Cufflinks and a bottle of Padre Azul Anejo Tequila valued at $850 RSVP link Click to buy Golden Ticket for “The Cigar Night”
Daniel Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the cigar industry is one of the leading names in the cigar world. He is top-rated Humidor designer and creator of the coveted 24kt Golden Cigar. DM Humidors & Cigars are enjoyed in the homes and offices of countless Hollywood celebrities, US presidents, dignitaries, titans of industry, fashion designers and the most discriminating cigar lovers worldwide. Marshall is also a cigar and humidor supplier of England’s Royal Family.
Since 1982, Daniel Marshall has created and designed for the prestigious luxury gift houses Dunhill, Tiffany & Co., S.T. DuPont, Cartier, Hermes, Fred Joaillier, Harrod’s, Bally of Switzerland and Garrard’s of London.
Daniel Marshall’s humidors are historic, with a collection on display at the Smithsonian Museum. One of DM’s highly collectible Governor Schwarzenegger Humidor’s broke sales records in 2016 at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser in St. Tropez. This extremely rare humidor topped the charts for highest amount paid for a modern day humidor with new world DM Cigars, raising 750,000 euros. In September 2017, a 1 of 1 humidor DM made for Prince Albert II of Monaco with Daniel Marshall Cigars was put on the block and raised 75,000 Euros to benefit our global oceans.
You can also find Daniel Marshall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/danielmarshallhumidorsandcigars or follow Daniel Marshall on Twitter @DMCigarWorld or Instagram @DMCigars for real-time updates.
The IPCPR trade show will open today at 1:00 PM due to an electrical fire that occurred early this morning. Staff and crew are working hard to get everything ready and to ensure everyone’s safety.
The following companies have been effected, and as of right now only key personnel from the following companies are allowed on the show floor at this time:
AJ Fernandez
Al Capone
Arango
Bags of Bags
Drew Estate
Costello Pipe
Benchmade
Nat Sherman
Rocky Patel
La Palina
Cigar Oasis
Tommy Bahama
Rabbit Air
Perdomo
Security staff will be on site to escort representatives of these companies into the show floor at this time.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are attending any state association meetings, those will continue at their regularly scheduled hours. Shuttle buses will continue to run during these hours.
We apologize for the interruption to your show schedule and appreciate your patience and understanding as we deal with these issues.
Earlier this week, Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson led a bipartisan letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, directing the FDA to bring quick regulatory relief to the premium cigar industry. Signed by 17 Senators, the letter outlines the need for the quick adoption of a premium cigar definition by the agency and the ultimate exemption of that product category from current FDA regulations.
The letter comes as the FDA has recently extended by 30 days the public comment period for their review of current premium cigar regulations. The process, known as an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), runs through July 25th.
Importantly, the letter’s signatories underlined their support for smart and impactful requirements that actually benefit the public health – particularly when it comes to youth. These are goals shared and actively supported by IPCPR’s retailers across the country. They correctly point out, however, that data resulting from government financed and executed public health surveys demonstrably show there is no correlation between premium cigars and youth use.
Each signatory to the letter is currently a co-sponsor of S. 294, legislation that seeks to define premium cigars and exempt them from the current regulatory regime. The letter reflects this underlying support and understanding of the existential threat facing thousands of small businesses around the country – “We have consistently heard from those impacted that the FDA’s regulation of premium cigars fails to recognize that these cigars are a unique product with a unique consumer base.” It goes on to request “that the FDA exempt premium cigars from the FDA’s regulations under the FSPTCA and use the definition of a traditional cigar provided in the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation that we support”.
The IPCPR strongly applauds the letter. On behalf of our member retailers, their suppliers and the millions of Americans who enjoy premium cigars, IPCPR thanks Senators Rubio and Nelson and the 15 Members of the Senate who continue to vocalize this issue and fight for what’s right. We are encouraged by their continued recognition that premium cigars are an artisanal product supported by a small-business-driven industry and their advocacy for those small businesses to Commissioner Gottlieb. As the ANPRM process remains underway, IPCPR will continue to work with Congress and advocate on behalf of premium cigars.
For questions concerning the letter or any issues regarding FDA regulations, please contact Daniel Trope, IPCPR Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs at daniel@ipcpr.org.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2018:
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has signed a multi-year contract to hold its Annual Convention & International Trade Show at the Sands Expo® and The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, beginning in 2019.
“We’re very excited to be going back to the Sands/Venetian. Having the event and people all housed together under one roof gives everyone a lot more in the way of networking opportunities,” says IPCPR Board Secretary and Trade Show Committee Chairman, Scott Regina. “Attendees love it—they get amazing rates on luxury suites at a great property, with over 30 award-winning restaurants on site.”
The move also allows IPCPR to plan ahead, grow the event and evolve to meet its members’ needs as market and government policies change. The association has added more networking events and seminars to the convention schedule over the past few years, and the Sands Expo venue opens up additional opportunities for innovation and expansion.
This year, IPCPR’s 86th Annual Convention & International Trade Show will take place July 13 – 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dates have been set for the 2019 and 2020 events at the Sands Expo and Venetian, where the 87th Annual Convention & International Trade Show will take place June 29 – July 2, 2019, with suite rates of $189 per night, and the 88th Annual Convention & International Trade Show on June 27 – 30, 2020, with rates of $194 per night.
About IPCPR Founded in 1933, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is the oldest, largest and most active trade association representing and assisting retailers of premium tobacco products and their suppliers.
The IPCPR Annual Convention & International Trade Show is the retail tobacconist’s most important event of the year—a four-day extravaganza featuring the industry’s largest trade show, open exclusively to IPCPR members.
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If you would like more information, please call Dawn Conger at 202-849-6047 or email dawn@ipcpr.org.
