The Travel Issue

Editor’s Note
“Strength in Numbers.”
by michele marini pittenger

Travel Tidbits
Travel news from around the world.

All-Industry News
Business Briefs — travel, retail, association, vendor, and trade show news.

TGA News
Information and Association updates, Member Profiles, and Democracy in Action profiles.

Congressional Corner
Back to Business at Hand: Pass DR-CAFTA Now
In 2003, the United States imported over $21 million worth of travel goods from Central America and the Dominican Republic. Due to restrictive rules and the elimination of U.S. quotas on travel goods imports in 2002, however, U.S. imports from the region have declined significantly in the past few years. by nate herman

Exclusive!
Travel Goods Show 2005 Preview
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Orlando, FL!

• Registration
• Show Hours
• Opening Night Cocktail Reception
• The All-Industry Awards Breakfast Featuring Keynote Speaker Paco Underhill
• Breakfast with Travel Author Rick Steves
• Special Pavilions
• Hotel and Travel Info
• Floor Plan of Exhibit Hall at the Orange County Convention Center
• Alphabetical List of Travel Goods Show Exhibitors
• By-Aisle List of Travel Goods Show Exhibitors

The TGA Award Nomination Form
The annual TGA Award goes to the individual or company that has made an outstanding contribution to the travel goods industry, TGA, or to the community.

The Product Innovation Award Nomination Form
The Product Innovation Award recognizes excellence in travel product design, development, and function.

The Community Service Award Nomination Form
In honor of TGA Past President Anne L. DeCicco, this award will recognize companies that have distinguished themselves with continuing and significant community service contributions.

Eye on Business
The Mature Market: The 50+ Traveler
Many of today’s older travelers enjoy many of the same comforts that their younger counterparts do, but more so because they now have the time and the disposable income to do all the things they put off while working. This influx of wealth and additional disposable income presents a huge opportunity for the travel and travel goods industries. by chris dyar

Targeting Seniors
Travel Goods Showcase previews the newest gear bags, totes, backpacks, and duffels for today’s senior travelers. 
by chris dyar
photographs by kerry pittenger
art direction by kim wong

Industry Events

People, Places and Things
News about people in the industry and the latest travel products.

Ad Index

Featured Companies