{"id":71566,"date":"2024-09-24T14:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T12:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=71566"},"modified":"2025-08-21T22:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:49:11","slug":"intertabac-24-exclusive-maya-selva-a-woman-who-redefines-the-world-of-cigars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/intertabac-24-exklusiv-maya-selva-eine-frau-die-die-zigarrenwelt-neu-definiert\/","title":{"rendered":"InterTabac 24 exclusive: Maya Selva - A woman who is redefining the world of cigars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>I had the honour of talking to Maya Selva. She is not only a well-known personality in the cigar world, but also a true pioneer. Her name is synonymous with cigars from Honduras and her commitment has made her the first woman to receive a prestigious lifetime achievement award in the tobacco sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">6<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#titel-1\" data-level=\"2\">The lunch with our cigar was a surprise!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-neue-fabrik-in-honduras\" data-level=\"2\">New factory in Honduras<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-expansion-an-die-elfenbeinkuste\" data-level=\"2\">Expansion to the Ivory Coast<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mehr-lohne-fur-meine-mitarbeiter\" data-level=\"2\">More wages for my employees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-was-meinst-du-dazu\" data-level=\"2\">What do you think?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\" data-level=\"2\">Resources on the topic and buying cigars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-das-konnte-dich-auch-interessieren\" data-level=\"2\">This might also interest you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71534\" style=\"width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe.png 362w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/00-Pic-Oliver-Lampe-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-style-large has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The author behind these articles is Oliver - survivalist, winter griller, TV fuzzie from Bonn. He constantly fails at trying to stay sporty, loves cigars, rock'n'roll, barbecues, bad jokes and single malt whisky. He is now too old to grow up.<\/p>\n<cite>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/broadleafjunkie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact via instagram<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"titel-1\">The lunch with our cigar was a surprise!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">When I meet Maya at her stand, she is bursting with energy and talks about the trade fair so far: \u201eIt's been busy, it's been fun, it's been exciting and there's been lots of news.\u201c When I ask her what news she means, she replies with a laugh: \u201eLunch with our cigar and an incredible surprise.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This surprise turns out to be one of the greatest honours in the cigar world: Maya Selva has been awarded a lifetime achievement trophy by Cigar Journal. She is the first woman to receive this honour. \u201eYou feel very honoured when you see all the names that have been honoured before you. You suddenly feel this responsibility to honour the history of this small group of honourees.\u201c It is an emotional moment and you can feel how much this success means to her. But for Maya, this is not the time to stop. \u201eWe started 30 years ago and we still have so much to do!\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maya_selva_messestand.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maya_selva_messestand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maya_selva_messestand-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/maya_selva_messestand-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stand of Maya Selva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neue-fabrik-in-honduras\">New factory in Honduras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maya Selva continues to talk about her current projects. She has expanded her company with a new factory in Honduras and sees InterTabac as the start of the new year: \u201eFor me, the year starts here at InterTabac. It's the moment when we meet our partners from all over the world and present the new cigars.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Maya Selva, InterTabac is like the New Year - the start of a new year. This is where she meets her friends and colleagues from the industry, and these encounters give her the energy and enthusiasm she needs for the coming year. Her joy at maintaining old friendships and making new contacts at the trade fair shows how deeply rooted she is in the cigar world and how important this community is to her. It is this cohesion that gives her the inspiration and strength for her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expansion-an-die-elfenbeinkuste\">Expansion to the Ivory Coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She talks enthusiastically about new blends and limited editions coming onto the market. The expansion into new countries, such as the Ivory Coast, is a source of anticipation for her, as each region brings its own challenges and flavour nuances. \u201eThe humidity, the culture of the place - all of this influences how the cigar is perceived,\u201c she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cigar industry has changed in recent decades, and Maya Selva is one of the few women to set the tone in this male-dominated world. But Maya herself doesn't see it that narrowly. \u201eAll the important things in life are shared. If you exclude half of humanity, you lose something.\u201c She emphasises that the perception of men and women can be different, but it's not about whether you're a man or a woman - it's about the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mehr-lohne-fur-meine-mitarbeiter\">More wages for my employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of our conversation, she talks about the future of the cigar industry and the challenges posed by price increases and market developments. Maya has a clear stance: \u201eMore than 70% of the value of a cigar comes from human labour. My people want to be paid more, and that is justified.\u201c Despite the difficulties, she remains optimistic and also sees opportunities in the price dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Maya Selva, InterTabac is not just a trade fair, but a celebration, a family reunion of the cigar world. \u201eOf course there's pressure and stress, but it's still a happy moment. It's nice to see old friends and meet new people.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maya Selva is a visionary who has shaped the cigar world with her passion, commitment and unique approach. She has proven that women can not only survive in this industry, but also lead it. Her lifetime achievement award is just another sign that she is one of the greats in the cigar world - and she is far from finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">Another interview about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/de\/das-meisterstueck-von-maya-selva-10-jahre-gereifte-zigarre-aus-honduras\/\">You can read about Maya Selva, her new factory in Honduras and her 10-year-old cigar here <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-meinst-du-dazu\">What do you think?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/de\/forum\/topic\/intertabac-24-exklusiv-maya-selva-eine-frau-die-die-zigarrenwelt-neu-definiert\/\">We look forward to your opinion - discuss this blog post with us in the forum!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic and buying cigars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Maya+Selva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Maya Selva cigars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-das-konnte-dich-auch-interessieren\">This might also interest you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><a href=\"#\">You can read another interview about Maya Selva, her new factory in Honduras and her 10-year-old cigar here <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>More smoke. 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