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

Haypp Report Shows Mint Tops Nicotine Pouch Flavours, Berry Leads Vapes in the UK

Haypp Report Shows Mint Tops Nicotine Pouch Flavours, Berry Leads Vapes in the UK

Online retailer Haypp has released its 2025 Haypp Wrapped report, detailing flavour and brand preferences among UK nicotine pouch and vape users. The report found that mint flavours dominated the nicotine pouch market, while berry flavours were most popular among vape users. Velo and Nordic Spirit led the nicotine pouch category, while Elf Bar and Vuse topped the vape brand rankings.

Dec.24 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Bradford meeting told rising cannabis-vape use is a “threat to the younger generation”

Bradford meeting told rising cannabis-vape use is a “threat to the younger generation”

A licensing meeting in Bradford was told that the rising use of cannabis vapes is a “threat to the younger generation”. E-cigarettes containing THC are illegal for recreational purposes but have been found on sale in the district.

Dec.31 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Moldova adopts new sanitary rules for tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related goods

Moldova adopts new sanitary rules for tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related goods

Moldova is introducing new sanitary standards for tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related goods, with regulations adopted on January 14 aimed at protecting public health and tightening control over tobacco sales. The rules include measures to limit minors’ access to tobacco products, including via online shops, and establish procedures for notifications, reporting and market monitoring.

Jan.16 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Charlie’s Holdings Signs Licensing Agreement with IKE Tech to Commercialize Age-Gated Vape Technology in the U.S.

Charlie’s Holdings Signs Licensing Agreement with IKE Tech to Commercialize Age-Gated Vape Technology in the U.S.

Charlie’s Holdings has signed a licensing agreement with IKE Tech to commercialize an age-gated vape activation system in the U.S. The technology combines biometric authentication, BLE hardware, and a mobile app for continuous device-level age verification. The company plans to test-market the system with SBX nicotine analogue products this spring and may later apply it to PACHA-branded ENDS.

Two Florida Bills Move: One Restricts Vape Advertising, Another Rewrites Cigarette Tax Treatment for Heated Tobacco

Two Florida Bills Move: One Restricts Vape Advertising, Another Rewrites Cigarette Tax Treatment for Heated Tobacco

The Florida Senate Industries Committee advance SB 980, the “Florida Age-Gate Act,” which would restrict advertising, promotion, and open displays of certain nicotine dispensing devices that lack FDA marketing authorization, with escalating penalties. Separately, the Florida House Ways and Means Committee advance HB 377, which would exclude heated tobacco products from being taxed like cigarettes.

Jan.28 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Russia proposes extending voluntary labeling pilot for reusable e-cigarettes to Aug. 31, 2026

Russia proposes extending voluntary labeling pilot for reusable e-cigarettes to Aug. 31, 2026

Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed extending a voluntary labeling pilot covering reusable e-cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices until August 31, 2026. A draft government decree has been published on the unified portal for posting drafts of normative legal acts.

Jan.22 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Related Topics

Related Read

Haypp Report Shows Mint Tops Nicotine Pouch Flavours, Berry Leads Vapes in the UK

Haypp Report Shows Mint Tops Nicotine Pouch Flavours, Berry Leads Vapes in the UK

Bradford meeting told rising cannabis-vape use is a “threat to the younger generation”

Bradford meeting told rising cannabis-vape use is a “threat to the younger generation”

Moldova adopts new sanitary rules for tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related goods

Moldova adopts new sanitary rules for tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related goods

Charlie’s Holdings Signs Licensing Agreement with IKE Tech to Commercialize Age-Gated Vape Technology in the U.S.

Charlie’s Holdings Signs Licensing Agreement with IKE Tech to Commercialize Age-Gated Vape Technology in the U.S.

Two Florida Bills Move: One Restricts Vape Advertising, Another Rewrites Cigarette Tax Treatment for Heated Tobacco

Two Florida Bills Move: One Restricts Vape Advertising, Another Rewrites Cigarette Tax Treatment for Heated Tobacco

Russia proposes extending voluntary labeling pilot for reusable e-cigarettes to Aug. 31, 2026

Russia proposes extending voluntary labeling pilot for reusable e-cigarettes to Aug. 31, 2026