Indonesia Cigar Festival 2026 promotes local tobacco in Bali

The Indonesia Cigar Festival (ICF) 2026, held in Badung, Bali, brought together various manufacturers and cigar communities to promote local tobacco products. Participants included PT Perkebunan Indonesia (PTPN) III, Dos Hermanos, Taru Martani, and PT Basuki Raya Cigar.

ICF Chairman Opa Ewin highlighted Bali's strategic role as a gateway for international marketing due to its high-class tourism sector. He noted that Indonesian cigars are already exported to 22 countries and emphasized that local products offer a wide range of prices, including affordable options from SMEs priced below Rp 50,000.

Regional Representative (DPD RI) member Shri I Gusti Ngurah Arya Wedakarna expressed support for the event, suggesting it serve as a platform to introduce local cigars to the millions of foreign and domestic tourists visiting Bali. He encouraged consumers to prioritize Indonesian tobacco over imports from Cuba or the Americas, noting a growing lifestyle trend among travelers.