Travel Goods Association

CONTENTS WINTER 2011 | VOL. 36 NO. 4

ON THE COVER
TAKE A SPIN
With the Newest Travel Gear and Accessories

Korchmar's Adventure 4 Spinner Wheeled 20" Expandable Carry-On, McKleinUSA's Siamod Amore Leather Duffel, Boconi's Hanging Travel Kit from the Hendrix Collection.

Credits
Photographer: Kerry Pittenger
Model: Mark Mcgraw, Reinhard Agency, Philadelphia, PA
Location: The Residences At Two Liberty Place, Philadelphia, PA

FEATURES

2012 Travel Goods Show Preview
A look ahead at the world's largest travel goods show: The floor plan, events schedule, 2012 exhibitors and everything else you need to know.

Change Agents [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]
We explore the two big change events of the last decade, how they've shaped today's travel goods market, and the goods themselves. BY GARRETT LAI

Take a Spin [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]
The latest in luggage is lightweight, stylish, eminently functional and helps you arrive in style. BY GARRETT LAI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY PITTENGER

Accessorizing Your Travels [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]
New fashionable and fun problem-solvers that enhance the travel experience and everyday life, keeping you organized and safely on-the-go. BY GARRETT LAI

State of Retail [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]
Carry-ons and accessories continue to carry the day at the retail level. A look at how things are trending on the sales floor. BY VICKI PRICHARD

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Note "It's All Part of the Adventure" BY MICHELE MARINI PITTENGER

Travel Bits A "Jumbo" airport hotel, 40 mph elevators, the world's highest swimming pool and 20 miles of tunnels at the world's largest underground complex are just some of the traveling esoterica in store for you this issue. [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]

News & Notes Less stressful airports, a projected uptick in business travel, ridiculously lightweight luggage, holiday gift guides, National Retail Federation trending predictions and other noteworthy news. [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]

TGA News Briefs The Travel Goods Show website goes live, TGA calls for membership renewal, Capitol Hill discusses children's travel goods product safety, TGA members putting their best feet forward with philanthropic efforts, and more. [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]

Industry Buzz People, product, and moving. [DOWNLOAD PDF FILE]

Industry Events

Classifieds

Buyer's Guide

Ad Index