THE TRAVEL ISSUE
November/December 2007
Volume 32, Number 5


THE COVER
Building a Better
Travel Wardrobe
Luggage Ensembles for Every Lifestyle


Featuring, from left, Lodis Accessories’ #8118LA Lucca Collection Large Satchel, Ricardo Beverly Hills’ #82254 Solutions Superlite 25" Expandable Pullman with Scale and Jack Georges, Inc.’s #5914 Shopper from the Nevada Collection.

Model: Nina Swallow
Photographer: Kerry Pittenger


The Travel Goods Show 2008 Preview
Plan ahead to make the most of this major event of the 2008 season. It’s all here — use our preview to plan your Show strategy and highlight must-see events and exhibits.


Awards 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.
     The 2008 TGA Award Nomination Form
     Product Innovation Award Nomination Form
     Community Service Award Nomination Form



Helping Customers to Build a Personalized Luggage Wardrobe
Just as clothing wardrobes must be customized, so luggage must reflect the lifestyle and taste of the consumer. Learn how to meet the needs of five typical customer profiles. by eric steele



Travel Wardrobe: Luggage Ensembles for Every Lifestyle
Wheeled uprights and totes, duffels and backpacks — all the new styles of this season are pictured here — with products to fill every wardrobe niche. photographs by kerry pittenger



Outfitting for Adventure: Doing More with Less
Outfitting travelers for a hike through the outback poses some unique challenges — and sales opportunities. Travel Goods Showcase talks to adventure travel experts to find out what gear gets their highest approval ratings. by garrett lai

 

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


Travel Bits
New websites help find luxury hotel accommodations and local tour guides.


News & Notes
Paper airline tickets are disappearing, mall stores are popping up in terminals and baby boomers are hitting the road.


TGA News Briefs
A TGA poll shows 67% would choose adventure travel — plus member profiles and charitable works.


CAPITAL BEAT
“Product Safety and Imports”
Tainted pet food, lead in children’s toys, collapsing baby cribs — how to safeguard consumers without singling out imports. by nate herman


Outside The Bag
Passionate pursuits of travel goods professionals — The Triathlete and the Outdoorsman.by garrett lai


ALL BUSINESS
“Creating Retail Displays That Attract Customers”
Practical tips for designing eye-catching window displays that bring visitors inside for a closer look. by melanie mcintosh


Industry Events


Ad Index


Classifieds


Industry Buzz
People, product, milestones and moves.


Buyer’s Guide


The End User
Here we profile end users — people who need, use and love their travel goods. This month: a business developer and an executive coach.