THE TRAVEL GOODS SHOW 2005 WRAP-UP AND REVIEW
April/May 2005 Volume 30, Number 2

THE COVER
Our exclusive product coverage of The Travel Goods Show 2005 From A to Z.
photographs by kerry pittenger

Retailer Reactions
SIGNS OF STRENGTH
The retailer buzz overheard at The Travel Goods Show came through loud and clear: business is back, and while basics are slowing, fashion is coming on strong. 
by chris dyar

The Travel Goods Show From A to Z
Forget the doom and gloom of past years. Buyers who walked this year’s Show floor were inundated with new colors, designer names, lightweight luggage, and products geared for both the young and old. 
by chris dyar | photographs by kerry pittenger

On The Show Floor
The retailers, vendors, and special events that made The Travel Goods Show 2005 so memorable.
by john misiano | photographs by robert knudsen

Charlie Clifford Receives TGA Award
Tumi Founder Charlie Clifford is the recipient of the 2005 TGA Award 
for excellence and outstanding contributions to the industry and the 
community. by john misiano

Award Winners Recognized at Breakfast
The winners of the Product Innovation and Community Service Awards 
were honored during the All-Industry Breakfast.

How to Elevate Your Business Above the Rest
Retail anthropologist Paco Underhill shared his observations about the 
current retail environment and what retailers can do to generate new 
business in their stores. by john misiano

Europe Through the Back Door
Travel author and television host Rick Steves says this is an exciting time to travel to Europe. The continent boasts art, culture, history, and many lodging and cuisine choices for the budget-minded traveler. by john misiano