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This week, in the Travel Goods HUB Spotlight – collapsible water bottles that let travelers show Mother Earth some TLC while keeping themselves hydrated – a collection of wallets as rugged as the American West and as safe as Fort Knox – and bags and backpacks so in step with travelers that they can practically pack themselves. Pop into the Travel Goods HUB to check out brand-new travel gear – from the comfort of your desk and free of charge.

The HUB is live, and we’re thrilled to report buyers are registering every day to gain access to view YOUR products. Is your brand on the HUB? There has never been easier – or more affordable – access to TGA’s exclusive list of buyers, media contacts, and travel insiders. If you haven’t reserved a profile page for your brand yet, now is the time.

Are you a buyer or journalist? Register for FREE access to the HUB today to check out the latest travel products, all in one, easy-to-access place. Countless brands are sharing their latest wares to the HUB, long before they hit stores. Get access today to see them first.

Travel Goods Magazine is taking a deep dive into backpacks – from fashion handbags to pint-sized packs to backpacks for every variety of sport imaginable – and we want to hear from you. Share product details, images, and stories – and you may find yourself featured on our digital magazine pages!

Visit the new Travel Goods Magazine for articles that will keep you in the know, like:

• Revenge is a Trip Best Served with Bold Travel Gear – The pandemic shook the travel goods industry – and the world – for nearly a year. We’re all going stir crazy and need to escape. Cue “revenge travel” – the trips we’ll take once we break free. And here’s what we’ll carry when we hit the road.
• Change Equals Opportunity: The Case for Business Transformation – 2020 was the great accelerant to socio-economic change. What percentage of businesses will be able to return to sustained growth and profitability, and how will they get there?
• Have Two Minutes for New Friends? – Meet Pacsafe and Blisslets, featured in two recent Packed in a Minute videos – you won’t want to miss these brand-new TGA member products, available now and ready to order.

The HUB – TGA’s brand-new conduit between manufacturers of all sizes and buyers from across the globe – is packed with unique pages with details on the hottest, newest travel products. Showcase your new products on your very own page, and attract eyeballs from all corners of the travel goods universe.

On March 1, over 11,000 verified buyers will be invited to access and peruse the pages of the HUB, free of charge. Don’t miss out on this surge of activity and act now.

Due to requests by new members, TGA has extended our deadline to provide content for your HUB Company Profile to February 16. Contact Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org for pricing and details – and check out an example of what your HUB page could look like here.

When it comes to member benefits, that is. Have you renewed your 2021 TGA membership? Are you aware of the brand-new exclusive benefits TGA has to offer? Here are just a few.

• The Travel Goods HUB is a year-round, one-stop online directory of travel goods products. Updated on a quarterly basis, the HUB features the freshest travel gear – before it even hits the market – on unique profile pages with clickable content, seamlessly transforming browsers into buyers. Get connected to everyone you need to know, all in one place. Learn more and reserve your page here.
• Packed in a Minute is an opportunity for manufacturer members to introduce products directly to the industry in short videos with their best “elevator pitch!” This new free TGA member benefit will allow buyers to peruse new products quickly and gather high-level product overviews. These videos will live on the Travel Goods Showcase website.

Read Going Viral: Anti-microbial Tech in 2021 for a fast, practical introduction to the most common treatments molded into plastics, woven through fabric or bonded to luggage surfaces. Then browse the gear – from gym bags to toothbrush cases, and luggage to masks – that utilizes each technology, providing long-lasting protection and peace of mind.

Just as the travel goods industry evolved over the course of the last year, so did your TGA membership. You talked and we listened. Your 2021 membership abounds with brand-new FREE benefits, all with one goal in mind – to increase your profitability and improve your bottom line.

• The Travel Goods HUB is a year-round, one-stop online directory of travel goods products. Updated on a quarterly basis, the HUB features the freshest travel gear – before it even hits the market – on unique profile pages with clickable content, seamlessly transforming browsers into buyers. Get connected to everyone you need to know, all in one place. Learn more and reserve your page here.
• Packed in a Minute is an opportunity for manufacturer members to introduce products directly to the industry in short videos with their best “elevator pitch!” This new free TGA member benefit will allow buyers to peruse new products quickly and gather high-level product overviews. These videos will live on the Travel Goods Showcase website.

To renew your TGA membership today – or become a member for the first time – contact Membership Director Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org.

Every element of the travel industry is evolving in response to the 2020 pandemic. The product development and manufacturing cycle has accelerated, and yearly product introductions are no longer sufficient to drive your business.

Travel Goods HUB, a year-round, one-stop online directory of travel goods products. The HUB, updated on a quarterly basis, features the freshest travel gear – before it even hits the market – displayed on unique profile pages with clickable content, seamlessly transforming browsers into buyers. Get connected to everyone you need to know, all in one place.

• Participation deadline for manufacturer members: February 8, 2021
• Registration begins for buyers and media: February 18
• Launch date: March 1, 2021

As the new year begins, TGA is working harder than ever to provide valuable services and support to our members and the travel goods industry as a whole. We are optimistic about a travel surge in 2021, but we need your help. A stronger Association means greater support for our industry. Please renew your TGA membership today. To do so, or with questions, contact TGA’s Membership Director Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org.