Travel Goods Magazine

May 12, 2021

The Humble Backpack

By Sheila Moon

These days, regardless of age, sex, hobby, profession, or sartorial flair, one can find a backpack that perfectly blends fashion and functionality.

March 29, 2021

Clever Water Bottles and Travel Mugs

By Sara Ecclesine

Self-sufficient commuters and travelers are grabbing a drink on the go – from bottles and travel mugs packed from home. Browse 13 reusable, sustainable designs, including collapsible mugs, built-in water purification, and leak-proof lids and straws.

March 18, 2021

A Case for Pivoting to an Overlooked Market Segment: The RV Traveler

By Chuck Weisbart

Today, there are 11.2 million RV-owning households in the U.S., according to rvtravel.com. That’s up 62% over 20 years ago. Longtime TGA member and seasoned retailer and product developer Chuck Weisbart thinks we should start paying more attention to the RV set. Here’s why.

March 10, 2021

TGA Unveils the Travel Goods HUB to Connect Buyers, Manufacturers

By Kathy Witt

The HUB, a place for buyers and manufacturers to connect and conduct business, debuts. See why one retailer says TGA hit it out of the park.

February 23, 2021

Revenge is a Trip Best Served with Bold Travel Gear

By Kathy Witt

With the pandemic dramatically redefining how we travel, travelers take their revenge on a year of lockdowns and restrictions.

March 16, 2021

TravelBits

Coolest road trip, spectacular thermal baths, history of Black music in the U.S., adrenaline-inducing roller coaster, a west Texas gem, and more.

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PACKED IN A MINUTE

Welcome to Packed in a Minute, where you can “meet” members of TGA and learn about their products, brands, and retailer shops in brief videos – in their own words. VIEW MORE VIDEOS

HYDAWAY – Water That Fits Your Life

Meet HYDAWAY. We believe that hydration should adapt to your life, and not the other way around. Keeping water handy should be convenient, not cumbersome. Lugging around empty bottles is a thing of the past. HYDAWAY bottles don’t take up space in your already-packed life. And they keep single-use plastics out of landfills. HYDAWAY is water that fits your life. Drink. Store. Repeat and smile. [MORE INFO]

Curated By Two Industry Experts To Indulge The Insatiable Traveler

Elevate your standards with luggage created by those who understand travel best. The Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure Collection blends style and substance in a modern aesthetic complete with practical features to accommodate every adventure and enhance every voyage – from packing and preparation through your return home. This coordinating collection of beautifully crafted, ultra-resilient travel bags offers a variety of ample storage options and built-in organization, pairing the smoothest rolling hardside luggage with soft bags made from premium fabrics that endure intensive use with grace. Each unique bag is designed for independent use or to mix and match with its companion luggage, and all are backed by the promise of durability that you need and expect…no matter how far or often you roam. [MORE INFO]