TGA Industry News Briefs

The 2024 Show News You’ve Been Waiting For!

TGA

The countdown to the extraordinary 2024 Travel Goods Show has officially begun. We’ve heard your enthusiastic reactions and are thrilled to announce that Wednesday-Friday, March 13-15 is when the magic will happen!

The 2024 Show will be held at the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art convention facility, The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas — a fresh and invigorating venue that will set the stage for an unparalleled showcase of innovation and industry excellence! Applications for booth space will be accepted beginning June 1, 2023. READ MORE

It’s Free, It’s Worthwhile. What Are You Waiting for?

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TGA Manufacturer Members can submit press releases with new product and company news anytime — and as often as they like — for posting on our magazine and association website. We also share your news with the media to keep them abreast of new industry products and trends. Members may also take advantage of our complimentary Packed in a Minute video feature, Member Profiles and Travel Goods HUB. Dues start at $300/year.

Click here to join the Travel Goods Association.

Memorial Day Travel Expected to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

LAIST

As Memorial Day approaches, experts expect travel to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Officials at Los Angeles International Airport are predicting 1.2 million travelers beginning today and lasting through the weekend. And the Automobile Club of Southern California is projecting that 3.3 million people in the region will hit the skies, roads and rails — a 7.7% increase from last year, and almost 0.5% higher than 2019. READ MORE

‘Never a Reason to Take Off Your Socks’: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Air travel is going to be busy this summer. With some common sense and courtesy, could flying be…pleasant? READ MORE

The Best Travel Luggage of 2023

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE

Take it from us — a smartly designed carry-on suitcase, a rugged and waterproof duffel, or a versatile bag that can morph from duffel to backpack at the drop of a shoulder strap — can go a long way to mitigating travel woes. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a weekend warrior, living out of your van, or planning for a big expedition, there’s something on this list just right for you. READ MORE

AI Won’t Replace Social Teams: Here’s Why

SPROUT SOCIAL

Every new advancement in tech sparks new possibilities — and new fears. This new era of artificial intelligence (AI) naturally has social teams thinking: Is an AI social media manager about to take my seat? When it comes to AI social media tools, I’m optimistic…and this is coming from someone who regularly thanks her Google Home to keep it happy. READ MORE

Stats: Financial Concerns Are Affecting Americans’ Travel Plans

TRAVEL AGENT CENTRAL

Americans seem to be split on their summer travel plans. While half plan to travel and stay in paid lodging, according to Deloitte’s “The Experience Economy Endures: 2023 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey,” released this week, many are tightening their budgets, if not staying home outright. Half of Americans who are not traveling say they won’t because they can’t afford to do so. READ MORE

25 Products Flight Attendants Say Make Traveling More Comfortable

BUZZFEED

Flight attendants are the MVPs of traveling, so their recommendations are pretty much gold. READ MORE

Chase Travel Looks to Become a Household Name with $15 Billion in Sales by 2025

SKIFT

Chase Travel’s ascension, and that of other banks selling travel, is becoming an ever-more important power center in a fragmented travel industry. There will be hyper competition in this space. READ MORE

How to Convince Leadership Why They Can’t Ignore SEO

SEARCH ENGINE LAND

Struggling to get buy-in for your SEO efforts? Here are four things you can do to help leadership understand the value of investing in SEO. READ MORE

AI in Retail: Smarter Stores, Smarter Product Design

VENTUREBEAT

Retail cannot get enough of AI. Analysts say the sector’s spending in 2023 will outpace all others except banking. A 40% adoption rate is projected to double by 2025, making retail the industry most heavily invested in intelligent technology. READ MORE

Organized Retail Crime Is Definitely a Thing, Says BJ’s CEO: ‘We See It, and It Is Material’

MARKETWATCH

The issue of inventory “shrink” caused by theft and organized retail crime was cited by Target Corp. when it reported its first-quarter results last week. Walmart Inc. also described the issue as “challenging” during a conference call to discuss its first-quarter results last week. READ MORE

Why Are Social Media Sites Showing You Such Terrible Ads?

MAKE USE OF

Online ads have always been annoying, but their targeting and frequency are getting more aggressive. Social media sites push too many ads nowadays. Ads don’t pop up by coincidence. Here are five reasons why social media sites show you such terrible ads. READ MORE