IQOS Smoking Room at Manila International Airport

Industry Insight by Ellesmere Zhu

Oct.31.2022

“Heated Tobacco only” as the IQOS brand may imply, guests in the room were all smoking traditional cigarettes.

Article by Ellesmere Zhu | photo by David Yu

2FIRSTS correspondent notices that in the international departure of Manila International Airport lies a smoking room labeled IQOS, an HTP brand of PMI.

IQOS Smoking Room at Manila International Airport

The room was not crowded but always occupied as people went in and out. “HTP only” as the IQOS brand may imply, guests in the room were all smoking traditional cigarettes.

IQOS Smoking Room at Manila International Airport

IQOS Smoking Room at Manila International Airport

#Africa #Egypt #Regulation

*This article is an original article of 2FIRSTS Technology Co., Ltd. The copyright and license rights belong to the company. Any entity or individual shall make link and credit 2FIRSTS when taking actions to copy, reprint or distribute the original article. The company retains the right to pursue its legal responsibility.

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement

BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement

BAT Chair Luc Jobin told shareholders at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting that BAT delivered on its plans in 2025 despite a challenging external environment, with the U.S. business returning to growth, smokeless consumers increasing by more than 15%, improved New Categories contribution, and GBP 6.3 billion returned to shareholders.

Apr.16 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Exclusive | China Starts Mandatory National Standards Process for Heated Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

Exclusive | China Starts Mandatory National Standards Process for Heated Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

China has launched mandatory national standards work for heated cigarettes and nicotine pouches, further formalizing regulation of both categories. The move may help lay groundwork for future market entry, but does not signal imminent domestic commercialization.

New Mexico Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sales of Flavored Disposable E-Cigarettes

New Mexico Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sales of Flavored Disposable E-Cigarettes

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced that it has filed a lawsuit against major convenience store chains and distributors, alleging that they sold flavored disposable e-cigarettes and contributed to youth nicotine addiction across the state.

Apr.01 by 2FIRSTS.ai

OLAF and Customs Authorities From 30 Countries Seize More Than 94 Million Illicit Vape and Heated Tobacco Items

OLAF and Customs Authorities From 30 Countries Seize More Than 94 Million Illicit Vape and Heated Tobacco Items

The European Anti-Fraud Office said on April 17 that its “JCO VAPE” operation, carried out together with customs authorities from 30 countries, successfully targeted the illicit trade in e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The operation, conducted from November 14 to December 15, 2025, resulted in seizures of more than 94 million items and more than 2,500 kg/l of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, devices, and related goods.

Apr.20 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Malaysian Court Rules Liquid Nicotine Exemption Irrational, Renewing Vape Regulation Debate

Malaysian Court Rules Liquid Nicotine Exemption Irrational, Renewing Vape Regulation Debate

Malaysia’s High Court ruled that the government’s earlier decision to remove liquid nicotine from the country’s Poisons List was “irrational,” reigniting debate over vape regulation, illicit trade, and youth protection.

Netherlands Plans Law to Ban Possession of Large Quantities of Vapes Intended for Trade

Netherlands Plans Law to Ban Possession of Large Quantities of Vapes Intended for Trade

Dutch Health Minister Hermans is drafting legislation that would also ban possession of larger quantities of vapes, allowing the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority to intervene earlier and seize stock before proving that trade has taken place.

Apr.13 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Related Topics

Related Read

BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement

BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement

Exclusive | China Starts Mandatory National Standards Process for Heated Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

Exclusive | China Starts Mandatory National Standards Process for Heated Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches

New Mexico Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sales of Flavored Disposable E-Cigarettes

New Mexico Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sales of Flavored Disposable E-Cigarettes

OLAF and Customs Authorities From 30 Countries Seize More Than 94 Million Illicit Vape and Heated Tobacco Items

OLAF and Customs Authorities From 30 Countries Seize More Than 94 Million Illicit Vape and Heated Tobacco Items

Malaysian Court Rules Liquid Nicotine Exemption Irrational, Renewing Vape Regulation Debate

Malaysian Court Rules Liquid Nicotine Exemption Irrational, Renewing Vape Regulation Debate

Netherlands Plans Law to Ban Possession of Large Quantities of Vapes Intended for Trade

Netherlands Plans Law to Ban Possession of Large Quantities of Vapes Intended for Trade