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Wishing You a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2022
TGA
This year, our industry encountered many challenges as COVID continued to impact our businesses and personal lives. One thing we as an association learned, however, is that we are stronger together; when the going gets tough, we lift one another. Thank you to our members, friends and colleagues for your support of the travel goods industry. We look forward to brighter days in 2022 and seeing you all at The Travel Goods Show. Happy New Year!
U.S. Travel Goods Industry Faces More California Prop 65 Notices; TGA Prop 65 Best Practices Guidance
TGA
Over the last few months, dozens of new California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) “60-day” notices have been issued alleging that brands and retailers sold totes (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4), backpacks (Notice 1), duffel bags (Notice 1), handbags (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4, Notice 5), wallets (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4, Notice 5), cosmetic/toiletry bags (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4, Notice 5, Notice 6, Notice 7), travel/garment cases/messenger/crossbody/carry bags (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4, Notice 5, Notice 6, Notice 7), travel bottles (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3), and phone/tablet cases/holders/sleeves/dry bags (Notice 1, Notice 2, Notice 3, Notice 4, Notice 5, Notice 6) in California that contained di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Bisphenol A (BPA), and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in violation of a California law known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65). The notices serve as intent to bring lawsuits against those companies that made and sold these products. Check out TGA’s member-only California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Best Practices Guidance on the Prop 65 page on the TGA website. This member-only guidance details best practices in developing your company’s Prop 65 testing and warning label protocol, including recommendations on which warning label text to use, where to place the warning label text, and how to test for Prop 65 listed chemicals in your products. For more information on Prop 65, please contact TGA’s Nate Herman, nate@travel-goods.org, 301-775-7633.
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Travel Trends 2022: Why Solo, Sustainable, Ethical, Wellness and ‘Essentialism’ Travel Will Become Even Bigger Priorities
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
As COVID-19 continues to see people reconsider what’s important to them, a top hospitality management school predicts next year’s new customer demands. Travelers may also opt to stay closer to home, while hotels will need to break down barriers between staff and guests, and offer a more informal environment. READ MORE
These Will Be the Most Popular Destinations and Travel Trends in 2022
METRO
We can’t pretend that the last two years haven’t drastically changed the face of the travel industry. People are looking for slower, more climate-friendly, ethical holidays, including silent safaris and train journeys. Here are our predications for the hot destinations and trends of 2022. READ MORE
2022 Retail Trends: Our Top 5 Predictions
MARKET SCREENER
As the holiday season and post-holiday sales wrap up, it’s time to look back at the past year, as well as cast our eyes forward to the retail trends that will define 2022. As you close the year and start strategizing for 2022, consider baking next year’s trends into your upcoming plans. READ MORE
The 6 Biggest Hotel and Travel Trends for 2022
PRESTIGE
The hotel industry has seen a rough two years since the start of the pandemic, yet as the world starts to find ways to live with COVID-19, a number of new hotel and travel trends are emerging, too. READ MORE
On Leadership: How to Brighten Someone’s Day
DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
Giving appreciation to others really matters. It lifts people up, tells them they are valued and builds relationships between employees, co-workers, friends or family members. Saying thank you is great. Even better is to give specific meaningful appreciation that sticks. Here’s how. READ MORE
The Rise of Retail Media is One of 2022’s Top 5 Retail Trends
INSIDER INTELLIGENCE
We recently released our Retail Trends to Watch in 2022 report, outlining the five key trends that will most shape the retail landscape in the year ahead: the bridging of digital and physical retail, same-day delivery, viral commerce, sustainability, and retail media. Here are some highlights on the rise of retail media. READ MORE
Shopping in 2021 Was at Times Live and Fast-Moving While Also Slow and Steady
ADWEEK
A year ago, experts weighed in on what was to come in retail and ecommerce in 2021 — and it turns out they mostly got it right. They couldn’t, of course, have foreseen a container ship would get stuck in the Suez Canal for nearly a week and wreak havoc on global trade. But they did accurately predict many of the trends that defined shopping — at least in the U.S. — in 2021. Here’s a look back at the six biggest themes that emerged in retail over the last year. READ MORE
Buy Now, Pay Later Boom Shows Business Value of Giving Customers a Second Chance
PYMNTS.COM
Roughly one-quarter of Americans making anywhere from $50,000 to more than $100,000 per year have found themselves cut off from traditional credit due to past histories, but their money still spends. What’s being discovered is that this massive consumer segment is making the most of buy now, pay later (BNPL) installment credit. Providers and merchants have found that this group not only likes installments but also forms an affinity for brands and merchants offering them. READ MORE
2 Digital Marketing Trends to Consider for 2022
INC.
I have learned that knowing the trends isn’t enough. You must also learn how to effectively use and apply them to your digital marketing efforts. While execution may seem a bit daunting, it doesn’t have to be. Here, I’ve broken down the latest trends and how to leverage them to help improve your brand. READ MORE
21 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2021
WIRED
The pandemic didn’t miraculously disappear. When the clock struck midnight and marked the beginning of 2021, COVID-19 didn’t melt away like a fairytale princess’ party dress, alas, and we were all forced to stare down another year of fear. The good news is: We did it! The bad news is: Well, you know…we all know. So, let’s forget about that, just for a moment, and celebrate all of the actually good stuff that happened in 2021. READ MORE
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