THE TRAVEL ISSUE
November/December 2006
Volume 31, Number 5


THE COVER
WEEKEND ESCAPE
Perfect Gear for a Two Day Getaway

 

Diane von Furstenberg’s Retro Collection Carry-On by Badanco is a totally functional bag with interior tie-downs, zippered pockets and shoe pockets, in high-density nylon with leather trim. $350. Tony Perotti’s Venice Get-Away Bag (style 82301BR) features Italian leather, metal feet, and a waterproof lining. $595.

Photographer: Kerry Pittenger
Model: Jeff Mark, Corrine Walker, Reinhard Agency, Philadelphia, PA


The Travel Goods Show 2007 Preview
Start your countdown to the biggest event in travel goods with our Show preview. Find out what you need to exhibit or attend, map your strategy with the floorplan and exhibitor lists, and get the 2007 season off to an early kickoff! The Travel Goods Show turns 60, and promises to be the biggest and best ever.


Maximizing Exposure
There’s more to making your Travel Goods Show experience a success. Here’s how to make The Show your broadcast platform to the world at large, and get them talking about your latest and greatest.


Award Nomination Forms
Do you make something new and noteworthy? Are you an exemplary travel goods professional? Put yourself — or someone you know — in the spotlight and nominate them for industry-wide recognition.
     TGA Award Nomination Form
     Product Innovation Award Nomination Form
     Community Service Award Nomination Form


Selling the Weekend
The modern laptop case is an everyday accessory that’s become just as important as a wallet or handbag — and the essential tool for holding your computer, PDA and cell phone. by garrett lai



Weekend Getaway
Two days away — that’s getting the most from your weekend, the kind of getaway we all wish for, especially now, when we’re in the thick of the selling season. Here’s what the smart set is taking along and packing with this season. photographs by kerry pittenger

Editor’s Note
“Comfort Sells”
by michele marini pittenger


Travel Bits
Hotels get hip, what’s going on with online booking, Asia’s giant new airport and more travel tidbits.


News & Notes
New security rules (again!), e-passports, a zero-emissions airline and other newsmakers.


TGA News Briefs
Finding award-winners; making the world a better place, one bag at a time; and meet some industry neighbors.


CAPITAL BEAT
Is this the end of cheap imports from China? Maybe…
by nate herman


All Business
“Four Foundations for Customer Loyalty”
by anne m. obarski


Industry Events


Industry Buzz
What’s new, who’s moving up, and who’s moving where.


Classifieds


Ad Index


Buyer’s Guide


The It Factor
Some folks think pets are the ultimate at-home companions. Now they can be the perfect travel companions, too.