For many in the Cigar Industry, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is always on their schedule, but that is not the only trade show for the industry. The other is the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) which is presented by the Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International.
The TPE is the largest business to business (B2B) tobacco trade show and brings together all facets of the tobacco business for three days of exhibiting, learning, browsing, buying, and fun in the spirit of the industry we all enjoy. The highlights the full-spectrum of tobacco, vapor, alternatives and general merchandise products available on the ever-evolving market. This year, TPE 2020 will be held January 29, 2020 through January 31, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the TMG is planning one of the largest celebrations ever.
It’s Party Time!!
The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is excited to share details for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020) All-Industry Party.
The All-Industry Party is free for TPE 2020 badge holders, and is scheduled for the evening of Day 1, on Wednesday, January 29 at the Sahara Hotel & Casino (formerly the SLS Hotel) from 6pm to 9pm. Completely different than a typical ballroom affair, the TPE 2020 party offers 4 different venues in close proximity for party-goers, making it a memorable, lively event that should not be missed.
Venue 1: Club 101
Sponsored by Villiger Cigars, Club 101 will feature dueling pianos and a smoke-friendly lounge and patio. Fun-seekers will also feast on hosted culinary delights and drinks.
Rene Castaneda, President of Villiger NA, said:
“We couldn’t be more pleased to be participating at the much anticipated All Industry Celebration and at such an iconic location, the Las Vegas Sahara. Club 101 will provide a sophisticated atmosphere which will serve as perfect venue to mingle with our friends and customers. We look forward to seeing you at all at the TPE 2020.”
Venue 2: The Foundry
Sponsored by Drew Estate, The Foundry will offer a club scene, featuring DJ Eli, Chicago-native and the official DJ of Drew Estate. DJ Eli is known in the industry as @smkn_E (AKA DJ Eli), and for mixing his passion for music and cigars, providing the live entertainment at Drew Estate Trade Shows, Barn Smokers, and store events. The Foundry will also feature a smoke-friendly hosted bar and food.
Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate adds:
“We are ecstatic to bring the party to TPE 2020! Drew Estate will be bumping all day long at our trade show booth, including our experiential cigar lounge. The TPE Industry Party is going to be off-the-wall like Lucy Ball with DJ Eli spinning tunes, causing a ruckus Drew Estate style!”
Venue 3: The Gaming Casino
Featuring 7 different gaming tables in a smoke-friendly environment, including Blackjack, Craps, and Mini Baccarat, attendees will play with house money (sorry, not the real stuff, but figure that everyone walks away with their wallets intact), and enjoy a hosted bar and carving station catered by Bazaar Meat.
Venue 4: Bazaar Meat
Proudly sponsored by Djarum, and hosted in a strikingly seductive setting at Bazaar Meat, guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres along with carving stations, Oyster Girls, and a well-stocked open bar for networking over craft cocktails.
Albert Jose, Sr. Brand Manager of Djarum, said,
“We are pleased to be hosting a party in such a unique, memorable venue. Bazaar Meat provides a one of a kind experience, which serves as the ideal setting to interact with our friends and customers. We look forward to seeing you at all at TPE 2020.”
In Closing
Ellie Hansen, Trade Show Director for Tobacco Media Group exclaimed:
“The Industry Party will truly be a highlight of TPE 2020. We feel like our exhibitors and attendees are bringing such enthusiasm and energy to the show, that we want to deliver a party that gets people mingling and having a great time. We hope everyone checks out all four of these amazing venues over the course of the evening, though we wouldn’t blame anyone for staying at their favorite all night.”
For more information, or to secure your badges or booth space for TPE 2020, please visit www.tobaccoplusexpo.com.