UK-based cigar importer and distributors Hunters & Frankau are launching an innovative new smartphone app that is designed to make it easier than ever for cigar connoisseurs to go about finding cigar-friendly venues where they can enjoy reveling in their hobby without having to make others uncomfortable, and indeed without having to deal with with exaggerated coughs and judgmental stares.
The app, dubbed H & F Cigars, allows users to use a map interface to identify cigar-friendly venues as well as cigar stores where they can add to their collections. The app features a Google Maps plugin to help users navigate to cigar-friendly locations. This is a great example of a brand helping its users to engage in their hobby and indeed with the brand itself by making it easier for them to access the information they need.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cigar-friendly Apps
- The rise of apps that help cigar enthusiasts find cigar-friendly venues is disrupting the way people socialize and enjoy cigars.
- Map-based Convenience
- The integration of Google Maps plugin in cigar apps revolutionizes the way users navigate to cigar-friendly locations and stores.
- Brands Enhancing User Experience
- The H & F Cigars app demonstrates how brands can use technology to facilitate user engagement by providing easy access to relevant information.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry stands to benefit from the growing demand for cigar-friendly venues and needs to adapt to accommodate cigar enthusiasts.
- Technology
- The integration of map plugins and location-based services in cigar apps presents opportunities for tech companies to develop innovative solutions for this niche market.
- Retail
- The cigar app industry creates new avenues for retailers to reach cigar enthusiasts by offering virtual storefronts and promoting their products to app users.
