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May
2023 Is Our Year
The last three years have been ones of challenges and costs to our industry. But now it’s opportunity’s turn – and our time to take ownership and move forward together.

By Michele Marini Pittenger
People Gotta Travel, Manufacturers Gotta Create
All those daydreams about travel? They’re about to come true as people put their plans in motion. Luckily, travel goods manufacturers have got our backs with items in the “just what we need” category.

By Kathy Witt
April
Travel Gear for Four-Legged Friends
Approximately 23 million Americans have gotten a dog or cat during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more flexible schedules and opportunities to work remotely, many pet owners will be venturing out for long vacations or day trips with their best friends.

By Josie Howatt
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
March
Products Equip Travelers for Pandemic-Shaped Travels
Yes, we’d like to tell COVID where to go, but it continues to be an integral part of the travel conversation. See how it has shaped how and where we travel — and the travel goods that equip us to deal.

By Kathy Witt
TravelBits
A sunset celebration in Key West, a new species of giant tortoise discovered, all-fun inclusive at Playa del Carmen, best shelling on the east coast of North Carolina, overnight in a flying saucer-shaped home, and more.
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
February
4 Trends to Support Travel Based Retailers
As retail continues to evolve amidst a challenging and competitive landscape, more and more merchants are looking for additional ways to increase revenue opportunities. Among them includes introducing affiliate programs into their strategic marketing efforts.
By Nicole Leinbach Reyhle
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
January
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
December
The New Travel Essentials
Holiday travel is setting pandemic records, fueled by the need to see family, the ability to work remotely, and the desire for bucket-list adventures. See the new accessory categories — health and safety, comfort, electronics, and pleasure — supporting travelers as they venture back into the world.

By Sara Ecclesine
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
TravelBits
18th-century chateau, book now and pay your trip off over time, open-air geothermal pool in Cornwall, weekend ganja retreats, ruins of a 3,000-year-old under water castle, ramped up the amenities for guests’ canine companions, and more.
November
With a New Travel Landscape Comes New Opportunities
There’s no denying the pandemic fueled many changes and challenges to the travel goods industry – but this means new and different opportunities for all of us. Attending The 2022 Show is the best way to reconnect with the industry and strengthen and build existing and new relationships.

By Michele Marini Pittenger
Affiliate Marketing for Retailers
As retail continues to evolve amidst a challenging and competitive landscape, more and more merchants are looking for additional ways to increase revenue opportunities. Among them includes introducing affiliate programs into their strategic marketing efforts.
By Nicole Leinbach Reyhle
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
October
Innovative Travel Gear for Returning to the Office, Hybrid Work and Business Travel
As hundreds of thousands of business professionals return to the office and resume work-related travel, they're in the market for products to make their commutes and trips easier than ever. We've hunted down the newest, most creative solutions for workers on-the-go.

By Josie Howatt
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
September
And Then Along Came COVID…
As if launching a product isn’t challenging enough, a global pandemic comes along to further complicate the process. See how five manufacturers overcome an unprecedented situation.

By Kathy Witt
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
TravelBits
Levitating trains, L’Arc de Triomphe wrapped, relax like a Vanderbilt, Western fantasy, Tennessee through EnChroma lenses, the best stargazing, and more.
August
Sustainable Travel for an Interconnected World
As the world begins to reopen, eco-friendly, responsible travel is emerging as one of our hottest travel trends.

By Sara Ecclesine
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
July
We’re Gearing Up for The 2022 Show
Good news for Travel Goods Association members with a look ahead to The 2022 Show and a call for help to President Biden. Read more in this month's blog post from TGA President, Michele Marini Pittenger.

By Michele Marini Pittenger
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
May
The Humble Backpack
These days, regardless of age, sex, hobby, profession, or sartorial flair, one can find a backpack that perfectly blends fashion and functionality.

By Sheila Moon
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
January
Going Viral: Anti-microbial Tech in 2021
Meet the anti-microbial gear keeping commuters, gym-goers, and travelers safe. Molded into plastics, woven through fabric or bonded to surfaces, this technology offers long-lasting protection and peace of mind.
Featured in photo above and left: HEX Anti-Microbial Technical Collection and Gruv Gear KarbonZero Mask

By Sara Ecclesine
Industry Buzz
People, product, company news, and milestones for the travel goods industry.
February
Revenge is a Trip Best Served with Bold Travel Gear
With the pandemic dramatically redefining how we travel, travelers take their revenge on a year of lockdowns and restrictions.

By Kathy Witt
The Case for Business Transformation
As we emerge from the most challenging year in recent memory, businesses will need to hit the ground running. Here's what can be done to return to growth and profitability.

By Michael Zucker
March
Clever Water Bottles and Travel Mugs
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.

By Sara Ecclesine
A Case for Pivoting to an Overlooked Market Segment: The RV Traveler
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.

By Chuck Weisbart
TGA Unveils the Travel Goods HUB to Connect Buyers, Manufacturers
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.

By Kathy Witt
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
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.
April
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
June
Gearing Up Junior Travelers
Kids bring unique concerns on the road and “one size fits all” definitely won’t work for their travel gear. See what does.

By Kathy Witt
Pandemic Tanks Economy…and Sales
In 2020, the pandemic brought the economy, and travel, to a standstill, bringing the U.S. travel goods industry its worst year in decades, according to a new report released by the Travel Goods Association.

By Nate Herman
Industry Buzz
People, product, and company news for the travel goods industry.
TravelBits
Sunshine magic, open-air museum, new Bangkok digs, a living cave, road tripping to Nomadland, hut to hut bike trail, and more.
Winter
The 2021 Show – The Travel Goods HUB
Important news from the Travel Goods Association

By Michele Marini Pittenger
When Life Gives You a Global Pandemic, Take a Schoolcation
Remote learning has created a silver lining for adventure-loving families. Untethered from the brick and mortar school, families are free to travel, study, and work from just about anywhere.

By Sheila Moon
The Best-Kept Tax Secret
Whether your travel goods company is experiencing a boom or bust – or something in between – donating excess inventory is one step all businesses can benefit from.

By Gary Smith
TravelBits
Roadside magic, touchless delivery, best wintertime national parks, JetBlue and American’s 1970s-style team-up, road trip weddings, private eats, private islands and more trending getaways.
TGA News Briefs
The 2021 Travel Goods Show is scheduled to take place Feb. 28 – March 2, co-locating with ASD Market Week in Las Vegas, whose 45,000 retailer attendees will have access to our show.
Summer
China Tariffs Affect Economy…and Sales
The impact of trade wars and punitive tariffs on the U.S. travel goods market.

By Nate Herman
COVID-19 and the Travel Goods Business, Part II
Part II of our series on how the industry is operating amidst COVID-19: We check in with retailers and manufacturers to discover strategies and best practices that are helping them cope.
By Garrett Lai
COVID-19 and the Travel Goods Business, Part I
What's happening in the industry with COVID-19: Resources, products and reopening best practices from manufacturers and retailers alike.
By Garrett Lai
Show Happenings
Upcoming product developments; hot colors; a bumper crop of Tribbles; the rise of silicone; the growth in green; and more in-built organization than ever.
By Garrett Lai
Next in Travel Gear
The items and trends that left the biggest, most lasting impressions on retailers as they walked the aisles of the world’s greatest travel products showcase.

By Sara Ecclesine
TGA Product Awards
The very best of what’s new in travel gear: Best Use of Technology; Best New Design – Luggage; Best New Design – Backpack; Best New Design – Accessories; Most Eco-Friendly Product
By Garrett Lai
RETAIL LAB Recap
Takeaways from The Show’s RETAIL LABS educational sessions, including emerging consumer trends and new best retail practices; generational marketing; social media strategies for time-strapped retailers; and the importance of BOPUS.
By Garrett Lai
Seen at The Show: Products
Standout items from The 2020 Travel Goods Show, including innovative new carry-ons and checked bags; personal sleep cocoons; personal hygiene and health safeguards; travel security items and more.

By Kathy Witt
Seen at The Show: People
The personalities, influencers, and folks who make The Travel Goods Show the soul of the industry.

By Sara Ecclesine
Industry Buzz
People, product, company, and milestones news for the travel goods industry.
TGA News Briefs
The Travel Goods Show is headed back to Las Vegas. Mark your calendars for February 29-March 2, 2021 to attend the world's greatest travel goods showcase. It is your single best source for product info...
TravelBits
New cleaning protocols and 72-hour occupation/vacancy buffers; more authentically local experiences; organized crime – on display; 10 great hikes; most-delivered alcohols and more travel news.
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