TGA News

Pandemic Tanks Economy…and Sales

You’ve seen the headlines…Is there any good news for the U.S. travel goods industry? Yes. 2020 is over. So why does the U.S. government keep getting in the way of the industry’s recovery efforts? Nate Herman may not have the answer, but he does offer some perspective in this report on the State of the U.S. Travel Goods Market 2005-2020. READ MORE

TravelBits Raise Eyebrows and Expectation

JetBlue woos with custom-designed cushiness. New multi-roomed retreats with private gardens and swimming pools overlook Thailand’s majestic Chao Phraya River. Rome reveals the spot where Julius Caesar was offed. A luxe glass-domed train will take passengers through some of the most scenic spots in the U.S. And Canada gets an epic attraction with Niagara Parks Power Station, but will we be able to go see it? READ MORE

It has a bank, but not a teller. And carried by both gal and feller.
A sexy item with see-through sides, its zipper design is oh-so sly.
Always game for adventure, it’s there to serve at your pleasure.
There is only one way to solve the riddle – visit the Travel Goods HUB today!

They gobble up accessories, but its slim waist is sure to please.
Once on this land they freely roamed, now for credit cards they make a home.
Big or small it meets the goal, like an ambassador, its elan rules.
There is only one way to solve the riddle – visit the Travel Goods HUB today!

Just when we’re all feeling a little optimism, here comes pessimism to put us in our place. As the shipping crisis worsens, Washington remains silent. We know how we got here, but how can we move forward? Nate Herman offers some calls to action in this month’s “Capital Beat” – with the Travel Goods Association leading the charge. READ MORE

Kids may not come with instructions, but they do come with their own ideas about what they need and want when they hit the road. See who’s supplying those needs in “Gearing Up Junior Travelers.” READ MORE

Have you been in the news? Has your product been featured on a show or in a movie? Seeking new employees? Searching for distribution partners? Let us know! Did you roll out a new product or product line? Build a better mousetrap? Do something good for a great cause? Tell us! Share the news with your travel industry colleagues and increase awareness of your brand. Email your info and press releases to kim@travel-goods.org. We’ll get the word out – and fast.

It’s like the shadow following Peter Pan, until it shrinks down like a soda can.
Hot and cold, it runs both ways, before collapsing at end of day.
It’s urban, utile and urbane. A thoughtful workspace for staying sane.
There is only one way to solve the riddle – visit the Travel Goods HUB today!

Abracadabra, it changes size. First big and tall then back to small, right before your very eyes. They open wide for such and such, and each one has the Midas touch. Like some dishes, it’s for every day. A trusty companion for any getaway. So, riddle me this and register there. And if you’re not in the HUB, then…where?

The Humble Backpack: No Longer Just a Tasty Spice in the Luggage Stew
The rise of the backpack has been nothing short of meteoric. Between 2005 and 2019 the backpack category saw a whopping 245% increase in annual sales, from barely $1 billion to just over $4 billion. To put this into perspective, the second highest gain over this period was luggage at just 74%. The humble backpack shot from the fifth to the third most-popular category of luggage. As a percentage of luggage sales, backpacks have grown 100%, from 6% to more than 12.5%. This feature story approaches the backpack from all angles – sports, kids, style, gear-specific backpacks, and more. They’re not just for the classroom anymore, and the stats prove it.

What’s the Buzz?
Since the last Buzz update – new product introductions from Pacsafe, Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Sandy Bumz – exciting company news from Cabeau, Ms. Jetsetter, YKK, YaY Novelty, and SpectraSpray – and Go Travel celebrates a milestone.

Interested in Innovation and Have Two Minutes?
Click “play” and meet our two most recent “Packed in a Minute” products, HYDAWAY and the Travelpro x Travel + Leisure Collection.

Versatile is its middle name, whether on a camel or in a plane. Its passport pages would all be filled because, like you, it lives for thrills. This one’s easy, you will see. It takes a pounding, keeps rebounding and fits frequent flyers to a tee. Some may tuck it on their bed; others use it with a pen. It’s like a facial without the fingers, whose healing scents tend to linger. So, riddle me this and register there. And if you’re not in the HUB, then…where?

It travels here, there, everywhere, and is a place when paired with nine. It’s one cool customer, to be sure, but with a warmth that is sublime. It’s a Pro, but no need to pay. Under or over – it swings both ways. Two are upperclassmen; the other likes to party. One by one or in a group, in either case it’s hardy. So, riddle me this and register there. And if you’re not in the HUB, then…where?