THE SHOW ISSUE
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008
Volume 33, Number 1


THE COVER
The 2008 Travel Goods Show
March 15-17, 2008
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA


The Travel Goods Show 2008 Preview
This year the Travel Goods Association celebrates its 70th year with an exciting show featuring more than 200 exhibitors and 40,000 products, the launch of TGA’s Going Green environmental initiative and the chance to preview training materials for the new Travel Goods Specialist Certificate Program.



First Time Exhibitors — Show & Tell
Every year there’s a crop of exciting new items that debut at The Travel Goods Show, reflecting both the changing face of travel and the dynamic pulse of our industry. Catch a glimpse of these new-to-the-show exhibitors and their innovative products. by garrett lai



New Products Keep Travelers Comfy, Classy and Connected
Today’s travelers seek express-lane efficiency, clothing designed for multiuse, integrated security features — all with a touch of style. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the cutting-edge travel products you’ll see at The Show. by kathy witt


2008 Directory of Exhibitors
The ultimate industry reference, a listing of who’s who and what they make. These are the principal manufacturers and suppliers in the travel goods business and we provide contact names as well as licenses, trademarks and brands.


2008 Guide to Industry Products
The 2008 Guide to Industry Products is like a GPS, a handy tool to help you navigate The Show with exhibitors and their booth numbers broken down by product category.


Does Ballistic Nylon Mean My Bag Is Bulletproof?
How to educate your salespeople through the new Travel Goods Specialist Certificate Program.

 

Editor’s Note
“Spring Forward ”
by michele marini pittenger


Travel Bits
Hotels are sprouting up in British jails and Oregon treehouses while the Plaza Hotel is reopening in New York.


News & Notes
Airlines agree to cap flights at JFK and Newark airports and there are new rules for carrying batteries in airplane luggage.


TGA News Briefs
Travel Goods Showcase wins Association TRENDS magazine’s Gold Award and TGA’s Travel Goods Show Promotional Video wins the Silver Award.


CAPITAL BEAT
“Cleaning Up the Ports…By Cleaning Out Your Pockets”
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach approved a tax, effective June 1, 2008, called a “clean trucks fee.” What is it and how much will it cost? by nate herman


Industry Events


Ad Index


Classifieds


Industry Buzz
People, product, milestones and moves.


Buyer’s Guide


The End User
Here we take a step back from our usual view as industry insiders to look at end users, people who need, use and love their travel goods. This month: two busy, self-employed professional women, who are also mother and daughter, share their favorite travel gear.