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Seen@The ShowOver wine and appetizers, Jennifer Gilbert andSuzie Whitson of StarKids Productions networkwith Julie Lovinger of Anywhere Comfort byComfort Ideas.Plane time is playtimeStarKids Products knows how to keep tykesamused: AirPlay, a play tray table cover andentertainment center, fits over airline traytables and offers activities on both sides.Made of cotton and in an appealing colorpalette of green with purple trim, it unfoldseasily, can be used in the upright or downposition and provides a clean surface.MSRP $29.99.The TGA crew: (Front Row, L to R) Cathy Hays,Kim Wong, Michele Marini Pittenger, KerryPittenger; (Back Row, L to R) Kathy Witt, RobHolmes, Cathy Trecartin and Garrett Lai.Function fusionHalf strap/half handle: Strandle, afull-on handy gadget designed toconnect extra bags and packagesto luggage, is compact andsmall enough to fit in a purse orcan remain affixed to luggage.Constructed of nylon strap, Velcro®brand fasteners and rubber, it comesin a variety of colors, including black.MSRP $12.99–$14.99.And the Briggs & Riley Travelware “NLDARetailer of the Year” Award goes to Luggage& Leather! L to R: Rick Gilger, Briggs & RileyTravelware CEO Richard Krulik, Bernie Maduziaof Briggs & Riley, Devon Gilger Corley andCarolyn Gilger of Luggage & Leather.Briggs & Riley honors The Luggage Center withits “2010 Independent Retailer of the Year”Award. L to R: Michael Stern of Briggs & RileyTravelware, The Luggage Center’s Jagtar Singhand Richard Krulik, CEO of Briggs & RileyTravelware.Pink Ribbon bagsThe Susan G. Komen 2-piece Wheeled Travel Set by AccessoryNetwork is part of the Hope Collection of wheeled uprights,totes and travel items designed to engage travelers in thefight against breast cancer. The set includes a wheeled duffel(24” x 12” x 12”) with fully lined interior and in-line skatewheels and a Shopper (17” x 13” x 5”) with zippered maincompartment and an outside back panel to slip over thehandle of an upright. MSRP $119.95/set.Innovation on wheelsSwany’s JetCart, a Laptop Rolling Tote with four swivel-glidewheels and patented curved handle, carries 33-plus poundswith the effort it takes to carry a water bottle. Weighing as littleas 4.8 pounds, it carries a 15.4” laptop, has organizational savvywith three-file sections, extra pockets for portable devices andtwo gusseted side pockets, and fits handily under most airlineseats. (Some models have a built-in seat.) MSRP $165.Travel Goods SHOWCASE May 201047PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS: STARKIDS PRODUCTS, ACCESSORY NETWORK
Seen@The ShowClean and comfy carrying experienceThe durable yet lightweight Thule Crossover 38-Liter Rolling Carry-on not onlyhas hideaway air mesh backpack straps that allow for quick and easy shouldering,this hybrid also has tough, oversized wheels with integrated sidestays that face away from the body. Constructed of sturdyaluminum hardware and water-resistant fabrics, it has a crushproofSafeZone compartment and telescoping handles withThule V-Tubing. MSRP $269.99.Extra packing capacityThe Salisbury by Travel Concepts is a 21”, 25”and 29” lightweight spinner set constructedof tough ABS with a scratch-resistantmetallic diamond finish. Amenities includefully featured interior, expandability for upto 25% additional packing capacity and four360° spinner wheels. The set comes in black,blue, dusty pink and silver. MSRP $300.Heys USA presented Mori Luggage & Giftswith the Specialty Luggage Retailer of the YearAward, recognized for their growing supportof the retail partnership with Heys USA. Fromleft: Gwin Hammond and Herb Johnstonof Mori Luggage; Harry Sheikh, Heys USApresident/CEO; John Mori and Lynne Gagnonof Mori Luggage; and Dennis Asken, Heys USAterritory manager.PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS: THULE, TRAVEL CONCEPTS, TRAVELER’S CHOICE, TRAVELERS CLUB LUGGAGEPower upDoing business just got easier: Traveler’sChoice Pacific Gear Solar Powered TSA-Friendly,Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Briefcase featuresthe exclusive Konarka power plastic solar panel.With power capacitor and universal connectors,the case (16.75” x 12.25” x 6.5”) is constructedof your choice of tarpaulin or two-tone dobbypolyester and available in orange. MSRP $299.99.Plaid tidingsFrom Travelers Club Luggage comes the Odyssey ICollection, featuring the 26” Wheeled Vertical Duffel withfully lined interior and smart blue plaid exterior. Madeof durable 1200d dobby polyester and sporting a pushbutton recessed locking handle system, this duffel withzippered shoe pocket easily glides on in-line blade wheels.MSRP $300.Heys USA presented eBags.com with theOnline Retailer of the Year Award for theirunwavering commitment to the Heys umbrellaof brands, including Heys, Crown Edition,Britto Collection, Disney and Travel Concepts.From left: Vince Jones, eBags CEO; Bill Van Ess,eBags luggage buyer; Harry Sheikh, Heys USApresident/CEO; Peter Cobb, eBags co-founder/senior vice president; and Rob Cassidy, eBagsvice president of operations.Heys USA presented Bloomingdale’s with theDepartment Store Retailer of the Year Award inrecognition of their insight in partnering theBritto Collection by Heys as a perfect match forthe Bloomingdale’s traveling customer. Fromleft, Tom Nebeling, Heys USA sales manager;Harry Sheikh, Heys USA president/CEO; BrigidDunphy, luggage buyer; and Gilbert Cavaliero,vice president, Bloomingdale’s.48 May 2010 Travel Goods SHOWCASE
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