2018 predictions by a range of international ecig experts

All of us at BlogVape wish you a Happy New Year 2018 !

For this first article of the year, below is a list of expert predictions for vaping culture throughout the world, and expected market trends.

Here at BlogVape we are committed and will stay true to mission to help you stay away from smoking and tobacco products. Happy Vaping!

Clive Bates, Former director of Action and Smoking in Health

“Vaping will continue its rise and smoking will continue its accelerated decline. This is how we win.”

David Sweanor,  Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, University of Ottawa

“We will once again see an unleashing of innovation that will dramatically change the US, and global, nicotine markets.”

Phil Busardo,  Advocate, YouTuber, owner of Taste Your Juice

“For a long time, I feel we strayed and forgot about the most important vaper out there… the smoker who has not yet converted. I’m happy to see that change a bit at this point.”

Marewa Glover, PHD, School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Massey University, New Zealand & Chair of End Smoking NZ

“2018 will be another hard year for Australian smokers and vapers caught in a death roll with a crocodile-like public health movement intent on dragging them under.”

James Li, Founder and President of Innokin

“Mouth to Lung low wattage vaping, vape starter kits and pod systems will become increasingly popular…”

Alex Clark, Legislative Coordinator, CASAA Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association

“The discussion about flavors and the role they play in both smoke-free and combustible tobacco products will reach a fever pitch in 2018.”

Fraser Cropper, President of the IBVTA (Independent British Vapers Trade Association), MD of Totally Wicked

“2018 perhaps offers the first year when our sector can perhaps start to look forward with some optimism and with business plans that do not need closed eyes and a pair of dice to implement.”

Jim McDonald, Editor Vaping 360

“2018 must be the year the independent vaping industry moves to define itself as something other than makers of useful harm reduction products.”

Neil Humber : Editor E-Cig Click

“2018 should see the UK become the global beacon of reason in all things vape.”

These quotations were collated and curated by James Dunworth and Ecigarette Direct. Follow this link to see their full testimonies on the subject.