TGA News

Americans continue to dream about traveling and manufacturers continue to create and innovate travel goods and gear. Show your support for our industry and further strengthen our association with your membership. The payoff? Support for and promotion of TGA members and their products, advocacy on members’ behalf, relationship building, new opportunities and inspiration. Lots of inspiration. Now is the time to join or renew. For more information, contact Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org or 877-842-1938, x-702.

A continually changing travel landscape means new opportunities, collaborations…and show floor space. Read TGA President Michele Marini Pittenger’s latest blog to learn how the new and distinctly branded Travel Gear + Luggage Destination at the International Housewares Association’s Inspired Home Show 2023, March 4-7 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, will bring new opportunities for TGA members — and why you should attend. Interested in exhibiting? Contact Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org or 877-842-1938, x-702 for more information.

This Thanksgiving feels different than years past. The recent storms we recently weathered as an industry have passed, and together, we have emerged stronger and closer than ever before. Today is about thanks, and we are grateful for YOU, our members, friends and supporters. Happy Thanksgiving from the Travel Goods Association!

The International Housewares Association (IHA) and the Travel Goods Association (TGA) announce a collaboration that will bring TGA’s 2023 live event to The Inspired Home Show 2023. Plan to join us March 4-7 at McCormick Place in Chicago as part of Travel Gear + Luggage, the Show’s new and distinctly branded category located in a dedicated section of the Clean + Contain Expo, and adjacent to the Discover/Design Expo, in the North Building. (This presence takes the place of TGA’s 2023 event, previously scheduled for April 2-3 in Las Vegas.) It’s an exciting collaboration that means new opportunities for all. Read the details here. Read TGA President Michele Marini Pittenger’s letter to the industry here.

Your news. Your announcements. Your accomplishments. We want to tell the industry all about you — your new products and innovations, fun product placements and giveaways, good deeds and awesome achievements. The editorial team of Travel Goods Magazine curates timely news stories and product features and wants to shine a light on your company and products. Questions? Submissions? Contact TGA’s Kim Wong, kim@travel-goods.org.

In Travel Problem-Solvers, we asked travel goods professionals what unique problem-solving product they can’t travel without. And they delivered, with convertible bags (at every price point!), clothing packing solutions, and accessories that keep all your necessities accessible as you dash through the airport, line up for a cruise ship, or trek through a theme park. In the latest Industry Buzz you’ll find products to help you connect in many ways. Plus, many new pieces of ingenious travel gear you’ll want to know about.

Consumers are shopping for deals, and Travel Goods Magazine is showcasing gear that’s heavy on bang and light on bucks. We’re looking for a range of bags and accessories with one thing in common: exceptional value for the money. Submissions must be received by November 2, 2022 for inclusion. READ MORE

TGA’s “Packed in a Minute” video series features a wallet that never makes you look fat and a hack for improving your air quality. Check out the latest bucket lists and information on online passport renewal — it’s all in TravelBits.

We want to hear it. And so do your colleagues. Share your news with us — your new hires, TV appearances, product innovations, milestones and achievements — and let us share it with the industry. Submit your news to Kim Wong at kim@travel-goods.org or 877-842-1938, x-705.

The 30-day voting period has ended, and during that time TGA members cast their e-votes in support of TGA’s Slate of Nominees for the 2022-2023 TGA Board of Directors. Thanks to everyone who exercised their very important privilege as a member of this Association and voted!

2022-2023 TGA Board of Directors

OFFICERS
Cliff Ensley, Leisure Merchandising Corp., Chair
Richard Krulik, Solo/Briggs & Riley Travelware, Chair Elect
Josh Cross, Elios, Vice Chair
Scott Kosmin, 24-7 International, Treasurer
Jerry Kallman, Airline International Luggage, Secretary

DIRECTORS
Jacob Durham, NOMATIC
Jesse Sutton, Sutton Home Fashions
John Yu, Olympia International