Vapouround magazine Issue 07 | Page 114

EVENTS We arrived in Paris to a range of roads that were impossible to cross, including a barrage of trams coming from every direction. There were cars driving like it was going out of fashion and Harley Davidsons zooming down the pavement but yet a spectacularly individual and elegant city was coming into sight. The last time I had been to Paris I was about ten years old and it was Disney World, so I didn’t have a clue what to expect this time around. I was pleasantly surprised by this vast and vibrant city, brimming with media types, businessmen, beautiful people and of course the coolest people on the planet – vapers - all getting ready for Vapevent 2016. We were the official media partners for the show again, a show which was open to 10,000 people, and I can honestly say I had a blast. Four of us at Vapouround Magazine had the pleasure of staying for nearly a week in this fast-paced city which reminded me of a more quaint and fashionable London. 114 ISSUE 07 VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE The event itself was outstanding, the organisation was perfect and it was a relaxed, friendly environment, brimming with the largest brands, to the up and coming juices and the innovative stands. We brought boxes full of magazines and Show Guides which were handed out to everybody at the show and available from our stand. The event was busy the whole way through, but not so busy that you got your stand lost. Everybody got a chance to be seen and this was a b2b event so it was a nice way to make new contacts and exchange ideas. The organisers were extremely helpful and the whole thing ran smoothly and without a hiccup. Credit for this must go to the organisers who created an environment and layout that facilitated both an enjoyable yet productive atmosphere. I can’t praise this event enough – make sure that you get this expo, and indeed any expo involving the organisers, on your calendar. Whilst in Paris, we were invited to “WE WERE THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS FOR THE SHOW AGAIN, A SHOW WHICH WAS OPEN TO 10,000 PEOPLE, AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY I HAD A BLAST.” ‘A Billion Lives’ film premiere and after party, where we were greeted with champagne, cheese platters and vape experts. This was a fantastic film, extremely informative and moving - starring the model and face of the Winston cigarettes who switched to vaping after twenty or more years of smoking. This was a must see film for everyone not just for vapers or smokers.