Travel Goods Association - Travel Goods Showcase

THE LUGGAGE AND CASUAL BAG ISSUE
November/December 2005
Volume 30, Number 5

THE COVER
TRG Group/Swiss Army Brands’ #38123 Menash Ultra Tri-Compartment Laptop Daypack features Z-force® Ultra Comfort Shoulder System with moisture-wicking mesh and felt-line neck relief zone, dedicated media compartment with earphone port, and fully padded laptop compartment, from the Victorinox “University Collection,” $89.99.

Photograph By Kerry Pittenger
Model: Brent Moser, Greer Lange Model & Talent Agency

Exclusive! The Travel Goods Show 2006 Preview
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Las Vegas!
     Registration
     Show Hours
     Show Speakers
     Breakfast with Travel Author Elliott Hester
     Opening Night Reception
     The All-Industry Awards Breakfast Featuring Futurist Ryan Mathews
     Special Pavilions
     Hotel and Travel Information
     About Las Vegas
     Floor Plan of the Las Vegas Convention Center
     Alphabetical List of Travel Goods Show Exhibitors
     Travel Goods Show Exhibitors By-Aisle

The 2006 TGA Award Nomination Form
The annual TGA Award goes to the individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the travel goods industry, TGA, and 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
This award will recognize companies that have distinguished themselves with continuing and significant community service contributions.

Targeting the College-aged Consumer
Today’s college students spend an estimated $200 billion annually and represent the future market for most consumer businesses. Although targeting the college-aged consumer can be unpredictable, it’s a market that retailers and manufacturers cannot afford to ignore. by catherine trecartin

Pack Smart
Preview the newest gear bags, totes, backpacks, duffels, and footlockers for today’s college students. photographs by kerry pittenger | art direction by kim wong

30 and Counting
Travel Goods Showcase celebrated a big milestone when it turned 30 years old last month. Here we look at the past decade, when backpacks on wheels were introduced, accessories became red hot, and internal frame systems were redesigned to make luggage lighter in weight, yet more durable. by john misiano

Editor’s Note
“Old School.”
by michele marini pittenger

Travel Bits
Travel news from around the world.

News & Notes
Travel, retail, manufacturer, association, and trade show news.

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

CAPITAL BEAT
Will Doha Affect Me?
The current Doha Round of trade negotiations addresses numerous obstacles that travel goods companies face when trying to bring their product into the U.S. market. by nate herman

ALL BUSINESS
Does Your Business Have a Future?
Thinking about the future may be the best way to guarantee that your business has one. Although no one can actually predict the future, business owners can map plausible futures and allocate resources to address what may become future realities. BY RYAN MATHEWS, BLACK MONK CONSULTING

Industry Events

Industry Buzz
People, products, movings, and milestones.

Classifieds

Buyer’s Guide

Ad Index

The It Factor
Travel Apparel: There are certain things that just have it.