TGA Releases State of The U.S. Travel Goods Market 1992-2004: A Profile of The U.S. Travel Goods Market

Did you know that the United States consumed an estimated $17.7 billion worth of travel goods in 2004, finally surpassing pre-9/11 levels? Did you know that, despite falling prices in most sectors, increasing US consumer demand helped all sectors of the U.S. travel goods market grow significantly in 2004, led by handbags (27.5%) and luggage & brief/computer cases (15.4%)? Did you know that, despite phenomenal growth over the last year, TGA estimates that 2004 US luggage & brief/computer case (-17.5%) and US travel/sports bags (-6.7%) sales still remain below pre-September 11th levels? Find these exciting facts and more about the U.S. travel goods market in TGA's just released State of the U.S. Travel Goods Market 1992-2004 (PDF format) publication.

The Travel Goods Association is the voice of the travel goods industry. A national trade association, TGA represents the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of luggage, leather goods, business and travel accessories, business and computer cases, handbags, and other products for people who travel.

For more information, contact the Travel Goods Association at 609-720-1200, ext. 205, John Misiano at john@travel-goods.org, or visit the organization's website at www.travel-goods.org, or request a copy of the July/August issue of Travel Goods Showcase for a closer look at the newest accessories and trends.