Philip Morris International Launches New IQOS ILUMA in Guatemala

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Nov.27.2023
Philip Morris International Launches New IQOS ILUMA in Guatemala
Philip Morris International (PMI) subsidiary, TACASA, launches new heated tobacco product IQOS ILUMA in Guatemala, offering three different models.

Recently, according to news from Newsinamerica, Philip Morris International (PMI) has launched its latest heated tobacco product IQOS ILUMA in Guatemala through its subsidiary Central American Tobacco Company (TACASA).

 

The new IQOS ILUMA range consists of three models: IQOS ILUMA PRIME, IQOS ILUMA ONE, and IQOS ILUMA. All three devices feature the Smartcore sensing system but offer different designs to cater to the varying needs of adult users. They also offer high-quality accessories to enhance the user experience.

 

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