by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 23, 2025 | Feature
The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) has made an exciting announcement — the opening of a new cigar lounge at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). This strategic decision not only enhances the airport’s amenities but also offers significant economic benefits....
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 20, 2025 | Feature
How do we gauge success? Is it financial, as in the acquisition of wealth? Is it through relationships such as friendship, marriage and family? Could it be the accomplishment of a long-sought goal? For some, it may be to live a life of purpose, of service to others,...
by PCA | Jan 15, 2025 | Feature
The devasting impact of Hurricane Helene, which decimated thousands of lives in western North Carolina, didn’t spare those in the premium cigar industry. Casablanca Cigar Bar, in the historic Biltmore Village section of Asheville, North Carolina, was destroyed and is...
by PCA | Jan 15, 2025 | Feature
Thank God it wasn’t a tie. Or a watch. Or cologne or even a toolset. No, it’s hard to imagine where Anto Mahroukian, president of JM Tobacco, would be these days if he had purchased anything other than a cigar to give as a birthday present to his father, John. Back in...
by PCA | Dec 23, 2024 | Feature
The PCA is under construction. In September, the PCA board of directors and staff hosted their bi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in an office that was literally under construction, getting much-needed updates to accommodate larger events, meetings and briefings....
by PCA | Dec 4, 2024 | Feature
In Manuel Quesada’s words, “A good cigar is one that gives you pleasure; the one that in every puff gives you the enjoyment of a good moment.” With Quesada Cigars entering its 50th year in business, he has had much experience crafting good cigars. “Celebrating 50...
