TGA News

As the world downshifts to endemic mode, the travel goods and gear travelers are taking to the sky and on the road are transitioning as well — an evolution that has been in fast-forward since the pandemic first arrived on the scene. See how manufacturers’ products are aligning with new travel patterns. 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? Did you roll out a new product or product line? Did you do something good, or have a challenge you think a fellow member may be able to help you solve? We want to know. Email updates, info and press releases to TGA’s Kim Wong, kim@travel-goods.org, and we’ll spread the word.

Discover the latest travel products and accessories all in one place — the HUB, brought to you by the Travel Goods Association. The brands your customers want are here and ONLY here to help you meet the demands of your business. Get ready for travel’s strong return by visiting the HUB. Simply log in with your email and start browsing thousands of trendsetting products. Visit often — Product Showcases are updated frequently! READ MORE

Buyers are looking for the latest travel goods for their stores to meet consumer demand. Buyers from department stores, big box stores, travel goods specialty stores, hotel boutiques, college stores, cruise lines, catalogs, e-commerce, warehouse clubs, discounters, importers/exporters, and distributors are shopping the HUB for the ease and access of finding new vendors and products. The HUB is your best and only place to connect with today’s travel goods buyers. They can’t buy from you if you are not here! READ MORE

From playing getting-to-know-you and harnessing the power of social media to looping into a circular economy and getting in step with today’s customer preferences, new trends have sprung onto the retail scene in response to the pandemic. Retail Minded’s Nicole Leinbach Reyhle lays out the trends and shows how retailers can benefit from them to drive business into their stores. READ MORE

The travel goods industry has seen lots of disruption, changes, shortages, innovations, turmoil and growth the last couple of years. It’s one topic that affects everyone in the business. We’d like you to share your opinion on this or other industry topics that are important to you. Travel Goods Magazine is your platform to express your thoughts and opinions about travel goods industry topics so we can all share in the conversation and learn from each other. Send your 500-word or less opinion piece to kim@travel-goods.org for consideration for publication in the magazine. Please include a short bio with your submission.

There’s only ONE WAY to get the scoop on the travel goods industry and that is to get it straight from the source. Be sure to stay abreast of the latest news from TGA via Travel Goods Magazine, this weekly Industry News Brief, and our Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram channels.

The HUB reaches thousands of buyers and members of the media. To make sure your company is presented in the best possible light, we are urging you to update your Premium Profile by February 18 so that our next round of Buyer and Media/PR promotions features the latest products and brands the industry has to offer. The HUB is the only dedicated year-round marketplace for travel goods buyers to discover new brands and source the latest products. To make sure you are taking advantage of all Premium Profile benefits, we have provided the following checklist:

• Make sure your brand message and sales contact information is up-to-date
• Keep your Product Showcase section fresh — change out your featured products or images
• Present a new video

To make any changes or updates — simply email kim@travel-goods.org with the new information and image. READ MORE

Buyers from department stores, big box stores, travel goods specialty stores, hotel boutiques, college stores, cruise lines, catalogs, e-commerce, warehouse clubs, discounters, importers/exporters, and distributors log in to the HUB every day looking for the latest travel goods to restock their stores. Will they find you there? READ MORE

One luggage company gets in step with the global pulse with new collection color lilac, inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year and reflecting these transformative times. Another intros a gorgeous duffel collection made with landfill salvage that is waterproof, thanks to its seamless bottom bathtub construction. And the new owner of an old brand vows to “scale our impact,” among other ambitions. Learn more here, plus find out who’s offering free video chats and live product demos.