Seen@The Show - Travel Goods Association

Seen@The ShowSturdy and stylishClaire Newell styles up luggage with herthree-piece ABS set, featuring sturdyhard-sided construction that beautifullyprotects belongings. Pieces have lightweighttelescopic handle system with push-buttonlocking for easy single hand use, 4WDspinner wheel system and fully lined interiorand mesh pocket. MSRP $450/set.Mike Larson of embarkology.com gets readyto try out the 1st Class Sleeper® at Travelon’sbooth, shown by Bob Duncan, the product’sinventor.Verve and versatilityClava pulls out the stops on its versatile,feature-rich Carina Zipper Tote/Shoulderbagthat can be carried by its top handles (6.5”drop) or as a shoulder bag or sling withadjustable/detachable shoulder strap (32”-55”): main compartment top-zip closurefor security and interior organizer wall, twointerior drop pockets and matching removablezip pouchette, four front exterior zip pocketsand full-length back zip pocket. MSRP $140.Katie Anderson and Tom Stoffel of Bon TonDept. Stores like what they see at the LeisureMerchandising Corp. booth. All smiles areLeisure’s Cliff Ensley and Sue McFee.PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURER: CLAIRE NEWELLOcular accessoriesCross Readers and Sun Readers arelightweight and durable with scratchresistantaspheric lenses preciselyaligned and centered to reduce eyestrain and increase comfort. Rimlessstyles have Edge Glow color for addedpanache and improved adjustable nosepads for a confident fit. Featured is the uniquelyfeminine-styled Walker (MSRP $30) and from theSun Readers line, Clancy (MSRP $35), a modernizedclassic, and Shelley (MSRP $35), a fashionable fullframe in black with a subtle crystal pink undertone.Dress your nestWrap yourself ingerm-free comfort withCocoon® by Design Salt’sCoolMax® Travel Blanket(MSRP $35), a silky-softsnuggly that provides warmthwithout bulk, moisture wickingand is so small and lightweightyou can pack it in your carryon.It measures 70” x 56” andcomes in a variety of colors.Pair with Cocoon’s packable blueUltralight U-Shaped Aircore Pillow (MSRP $25) andsink into soft, warm microfiber or smooth, coolingnylon. Stuffed with soft synthetic fill, the pillow hasan inflatable air bladder that adjusts comfort level.In the New Products Pavilion, retailers casttheir votes for the product they feel shouldearn The Buzz Award.Happy Birthday, Ed! Joining Edward Gerch andthe celebration at the Kingport Trading boothis his son, Loren Gerch.34 May 2010 Travel Goods SHOWCASE