IPCPT 2015. Anyone coming?

[JollyRogers]

Just be aware that New Orleans has a public smoking ban. Yeah, IPCPR in a city with a smoking ban. Any wonder the next three are going to be in Las Vegas?

Cigar shops/lounges aren't affected by this ban which has been nice. Besides that I rarely have trouble finding places with patios to smoke outside. I can only think of one bar I frequented to smoke cigars where I now can't as they don't have a patio, but New Orleans Cigar Factor is a block away so I could always go there if I was craving one.

[CigarMan Andy]

Just be aware that New Orleans has a public smoking ban. Yeah, IPCPR in a city with a smoking ban. Any wonder the next three are going to be in Las Vegas?

We are exempt at the Convention Center, certain hotels, restaurants, French Quarter and Cigar Lounges.

[Zeede]

We are exempt at the Convention Center, certain hotels, restaurants, French Quarter and Cigar Lounges.

Yup, and private sponsored events are also exempt, I believe.

[CigarMan Andy]

So is anyone coming to New Orleans?

[ghe]

Having been to a couple of IPCPR shows in the past, I can tell you that there's really nothing for the public. There was an idea floated a year or two back to have a public component to the show and it was roundly defeated by the membership. Remember, the purpose of the event is for brands to showcase their wares for retailers. It's nothing like a Big Smoke, Great Smoke or CigarFest.

[JollyRogers]

Seeing some pictures coming from the event, I'm jealous, would love to get to stroll around the convention center! Did anyone end up saying if there were events us peasants could attend associated with the event? I live here so I'm around all week!