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And the winner of the 2010 TGA Award is...

Frank Fine, the founder of Lieber's Luggage in Albuquerque, NM, and former executive director of the American Luggage Dealers Association (ALDA), is the recipient of this year’s TGA Award, the industry’s ultimate recognition of outstanding professional achievement. The TGA Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the travel goods industry, the Travel Goods Association, and the community. Mr. Fine will be honored at The Travel Goods Show Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 2, at 4:45 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Counting Down, Building Up to The 2010 Travel Goods Show

With just weeks to go, things are happening for The 2010 Travel Goods Show. New exhibitors continue to sign up, more new buyers are registering, and we’re fielding media calls from writers and broadcasters eager to report on what’s happening on the travel goods scene. Keep up with the latest via the official Show website or Facebook.

Travel Goods Association Releases Third Quarter 2009 Update on sales of travel products: State of the U.S. Travel Goods Market 2000 — Third Quarter 2009 [FULL STORY]

The ongoing economic recession has taken a heavy toll on travel goods sales in 2009, according to a new report from the Travel Goods Association (TGA).

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Our Facebook page is up and running, so make sure to "fan" us. We'll keep you up on news and events in the travel goods industry with postings about the latest happenings in Washington, travel industry news, and opportunities from TGA to help promote your business. Find us on Facebook.

What To Know Before You Go

Visit http://www.tsa.gov/ for the latest news from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Regulators Quick to Act on Cadmium Regulations in Children's Products

In response to a recent Associated Press article about cadmium found in children's jewelry, Congress, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), several states and many retailers have begun to discuss how to regulate cadmium and other heavy metals in children's products (including children’s travel goods).

Pacific Cargo Rates Increase

Effective January 15, members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) can impose a voluntary Emergency Revenue Charge (ERC) of $320 per 20-foot container (TEU); $400 per standard 40-foot container (FEU); $450 per high-cube FEU; and $505 per 45-foot container. In a related development, effective February 15, the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA), representing 10 container lines, said its members agreed to recommend general rate increases on dry cargo exported from the U.S. to Asia.

Minimum Pricing Bill Moves Through Key House Committee

The House Judiciary Committee on January 13 approved a bill, known as the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3190). If approved by the full Congress, the legislation which would overturn a 2007 Supreme Court decision that allowed U.S. travel goods brands the ability to set minimum prices and would restore the rule that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the price below which the manufacturer's product or service cannot be sold violates the Sherman Antitrust Act.

THE TRAVEL ISSUE
Travel Companions — User-Friendly Bags and Accessories
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]

The 2010 Travel Goods Show Preview, review over 100 luggage and accessories for a right-now lifestyle, meet the new consumer, and The State of the U.S. Travel Market — it's all there, and more, in this Travel Issue.

"We just received the November 2009 issue of Travel Goods Showcase. I can't begin to tell you how impressed I was with this issue. It was jam-packed with good information about the state of our industry with consumer spending trends and the Travel Goods Association Releases Third Quarter 2009 Update on sales of travel products: State of the U.S. Travel Goods Market 2000 — Third Quarter 2009. This is the type of information we need to educate our customers. We can talk among ourselves, but when you see it in black-and-white it really has impact. Keep up the good work!"
Sharon Barrett, Kingport Trading LLC

The 2009 Travel Goods Product Guide [VIEW GUIDE]

Flip through the pages of this detailed photo booklet of some of this year's best products from The 2009 Travel Goods Show.

Trends and New Products for 2009 [FULL STORY]

There was so much variety at The Show it's hard to imagine narrowing it down to a few trends, but most products fit in at least one of these four categories: Innovation abounds; Light, lighter, lightest; "Going Green"; Fashion on the go.

MEMBER PROFILES
CCL Security Products/Prestolock [READ PROFILE]

CCL Security Products, one of the original manufacturers who worked with TSA to reestablish luggage security for travelers, is no stranger to security. Formerly known as Corbin Cabinet Lock, CCL has been in.…
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Featured Benefit of The Month [READ ABOUT THE BENEFIT]

Improve your bottom line with the TGA-sponsored merchant card processing program. With a wide range of transaction technology solutions and processing power, Applied Merchant is a TGA member benefit provider that guarantees to save you money!

Travelpro to Introduce Record Number of Products at The 2010 Travel Goods Show JAN 2010/PDF FILE [READ PRESS RELEASE]

eBags Delivers Record Holiday Sales, Up 29% JAN 2010/PDF FILE [READ PRESS RELEASE]

BBC Worldwide and Shalam Imports Release a New Line of Planet Earth Bags JAN 2010/PDF FILE [READ PRESS RELEASE]

Valentine Gift Giving from Travelpro, Atlantic Luggage and Austin House JAN 2010/PDF FILE [READ PRESS RELEASE]

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