With nearly 40,000 registered attendees during its first two editions, the Dominican Cigar Fest has exceeded all expectations. For its third celebration, the members of the Organizing Committee and the Board of Directors of the Dominican Association of Cigars and Tobacco (Adocitab) decided to move the event to the city of Santiago de los Caballeros and adjust the dates to the spring of 2025.
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In an interview with Humo Latino, Mr. Osvaldo Radhamés Rodríguez, president of the group and the Organizing Committee, confirmed the changes and explained that due to the event’s success in its first two years, and to ensure the attendance of business groups from the United States, Asia, and Europe, as well as enthusiasts and smokers in general, a city with a larger range of hotel and dining options is required.
“It is a shame to move the festival from Tamboril, but at the same time, it is an achievement and a sign that the event is becoming increasingly important. Tamboril is the Cigar Capital of the World, and it will simply move to Santiago for three days due to the need for a more appropriate and welcoming space, such as the Gardens of the Gran Teatro del Cibao.”
He revealed that after a thorough analysis, Adocitab decided to hold the festival on April 25, 26, and 27, to avoid competing with other international events and to facilitate the attendance of all interested parties from the Tobacco World: “We are working with great enthusiasm and determination to move forward, with the support of all the involved sectors. The idea is for Dominican Cigar Fest to be not just an important event but an essential one for the industry,” concluded Mr. Osvaldo Radhamés Rodríguez.
