Travel Goods Magazine

November 16, 2022

Shifting Landscape Means New Collaboration, Opportunities for Travel Goods Association

By Michele Marini Pittenger

Yes, the travel landscape continues to shift and change – but so do the opportunities. And they're there in abundance, waiting for us at The International Housewares Association's (IHA) Inspired Home Show, March 4-7 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Read about the possibilities.

November 1, 2022

Travel Problem-Solvers

By Sara Ecclesine

Looking for fresh solutions to universal travel problems? We interviewed manufacturers from across the industry and came up with 14 clever bags and accessories they can’t travel without.

October 3, 2022

Getting to Know You

By Kathy Witt

A scrap of fabric. A magazine made for explorers. Playing shop. Three retailers. Three different paths, but they all lead to the same destination: Love of travel — and of sharing it with others.

September 1, 2022

Sunny Days Ahead for Travel Goods Sector

By Nate Herman

The travel goods sector experienced a much needed rebound in 2021 with sales numbers returning close to the pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

August 17, 2022

Best Travel Gear for Digital Nomads

By Kathy Witt

More and more Americans are choosing the digital nomad label and lifestyle. Here is the gear that helps them combine wanderlust and working remotely.

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Packed with Gratitude and Ready to TravelThis Thanksgiving feels different than in 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! ... See MoreSee Less

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October Retail Sales Up 1.3% to 8-Month High Heading into Holiday SeasonAmericans are heading into the holiday shopping season spending more on essentials like food and gas, as well as big-ticket items like cars and discretionary stalwarts such as restaurant meals. Figures from the Commerce Department released earlier this week show October retail sales increased 1.3% from September, after posting less than half-percent moves for the prior three months. This marks the biggest monthly advance since February’s 1.7% gain. Retail sales were up 8.3% versus a year ago, a figure that is largely due to the comparable increase in inflation.www.pymnts.com/economy/2022/oct-retail-sales-up-1-3-percent-to-8-month-high-heading-into-holiday-... ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s All About YouYour 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. ... See MoreSee Less

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International Housewares Association Welcomes Travel Goods Association to The Inspired Home Show 2023The International Housewares Association (IHA) and the Travel Goods Association (TGA) today announced a collaboration that will bring TGA’s 2023 live event to The Inspired Home Show 2023, March 4-7 in Chicago.The Inspired Home Show will dedicate a new category — Travel Gear + Luggage — to luggage, travel goods and accessory brands manufactured by members of TGA. This area will be located in the Clean + Contain Expo, adjacent to the Discover|Design Expo in the North Building of McCormick Place. This presence will take the place of TGA’s 2023 event, previously scheduled for April 2-3 in Las Vegas.“After nearly three years without a Travel Goods Show, our vendors — and our buyers — are incredibly excited to get back to face-to-face engagements,” said Michele Marini Pittenger, TGA president. “By holding our annual event as part of The Inspired Home Show in 2023, we will be able to engage not only with major travel goods buyers, but also expand our reach into new retailers of every shape and size that the Chicago Show attracts.”“As The Inspired Home Show continues to solidify its position as the premier face-to-face event for the home, expansion into travel goods and accessories is a logical enhancement of our Show floor offering,” said Derek Miller, IHA president and CEO. “Bringing the Travel Goods Association to Chicago enhances the scope of opportunity for our retail attendees by aligning with a category that has long been adjacent to the home department, and in fact continues to fall within the home buying team’s responsibilities across many major retailers.”In addition to TGA’s dedicated area on the Show floor, IHA will add a 15th category to the annual gia Excellence in Product Design Competition for this group. Five finalists for the new Luggage, Travel Goods & Accessories category will be selected and announced in January 2023. The winner will be unveiled during the annual gia Dinner and Awards Gala on Saturday, March 4th in Chicago.All attendees of The Inspired Home Show will have access to Travel Gear + Luggage. Admission to The Inspired Home Show is complimentary in advance of the Show for demonstrated retail buyers from around the world.For more information about The Inspired Home Show 2023, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com. Should you have any questions, please contact Cathy Trecartin at cat@travel-goods.org at TGA or Michele Orto at morto@housewares.org at IHA. ... See MoreSee Less

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Raise Your Travel Gear IQIn 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. travel-goods.org/magazine/industry_buzz/industry-buzz/ ... See MoreSee Less

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