SEEN AT THE SHOW - Travel Goods Association

Michele Marini Pittenger, president of the Travel 

Goods Association and eBags’ Peter Cobb, chair of 

the TGA Board of Directors, officially open The 2011 

Travel Goods Show with the cutting of the ribbon. 

SEEN AT THE SHOW 

24/7 International’s Gold 

Label by Lucas 24” Carry-On 

with Garment Suitor, made 

of 1680d ballistic nylon strikingly 

trimmed in leather, features 

removable suiter garment cover 

and laundry bag. Loaded with 

zipper pockets, it comes in black, 

platinum and chocolate brown. 

MSRP $400 

Archtek’s new environmentally-friendly toothpaste 

in tablet form performs like toothpaste, requires no 

water and is dentist-recommended, sanitary and 

travel-friendly. The tablets also come in recyclable 

packaging. MSRP $5.50/60 tablets 

28 May 2011 Travel Goods SHOWCASE 

“Check this out.” Casey Wakula shows off a fūl 

backpack for Tracey Stevens, headquarter buyer for 

the Marine Corps Exchange. 

The Camden Town Collection from 

Antler USA is sleek and sturdy portability 

in A-grade, triple-layer virgin polycarbonate 

and ABS and with patented wheels for bestin-class 

maneuverability. The 22”, 28” and 

30” designer uprights are further enhanced 

by collection colors of pink, graphite, white 

and eggplant. MSRP $159/small, $179/ 

medium, $199/large 

The new batique color dresses 

up Athalon’s duffel bags, 

backpacks and 

hybrid luggage. 

MSRP $180 

At the 24/7 International booth, Christina DePonte, 

Harvey Rimmerman and Scott Kosmin show off the 

Oleg Cassini Wedding Collection “Bouquet” to Aaron 

Cunningham of Macy’s. 

From Andrew Marc Accessories 

comes the Marc New York Retro 

Calf Weekend Duffel in brown. 

MSRP $295 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: ANDREW MARC ACCESSORIES, ANTLER USA

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: BACK2YOU, BACKJOY ORTHOTICS, BALANZZA, BARK-N-BAG, BED BUG PATROL 

D. Spencer-Gordon of SKG Enterprises (R) 

enjoys sampling Diane Campbell’s Kuhi Comfort 

travel pillow. 

Heys USA President and CEO Harry Sheikh shows 

off the artistry of internationally renowned pop artist 

Charles Fazzino. 

Discussion gets underway at the ZERO Halliburton 

booth (L to R): Tom Nelson of Colorado Bag & 

Baggage and Atsushi Osaki and Keisuke Noma 

of ZERO Halliburton. 

BY KATHY WITT • STILL PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY PITTENGER • PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT LEVY 

In black and bright yellow 

and designed to withstand 

the roughest of treatment, 

Back2you’s Luggage 

Locator Pack safeguards 

your lost luggage and locates it anywhere in the world — with a promise of 

notification of found luggage in under five seconds. MSRP $19.95 

Based on three strategically 

designed baggage pieces 

that become a full-size carryon 

when stacked together, 

Balanzza’s TRUCO — 

Travel Utility Carry-On — is 

the industry’s first modular 

carry-on, reshaping itself to fit 

allotted space via a click-on 

system. MSRP $199 

BackJoy Orthotics’ BackJoy ® Core Plus 

(with memory foam), relieves and prevents 

back pain. Not only that, as the world’s 

most portable back orthotic, it works on 

hard and soft seating surfaces 

and automatically corrects your 

sitting posture. MSRP $59.99 

America’s pets are on the go — 

and they’re going in style in the 

patented eco-friendly Organic 

Denim Pet Carrier by Bark-n- 

Bag, featuring pesticide-free cotton, 

fur-friendly mesh on three sides for 

ventilation and a machine-washable 

quilted liner. MSRP $50 

Bed Bug Patrol ® Travel Spray 

is a refillable .33-oz. pen size 

bed bug sprayer made of 100% 

natural clove and peppermint oils 

that kills and repels bed bugs 

instantly. MSRP $5.99 

Travel Goods SHOWCASE May 2011 

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Athalon’s Mike McLoughlin talks with Cathy McManus 

and Mel Ronick of Stacks & Stacks. 


BelArno’s 6” eSleeve for Kindle3, Nook, 

Kobo and Galaxy Tab is sumptuously soft 

in cowhide Napa leather in purple, brown, 

red, black with accenting color and solid black. 

MSRP $55 

Refined yet rugged, BOCONI’s 

17” Tyler Tumbled Expandable 

Flap Messenger Brief 

in Milano-grained leather and 

tougher-than-nails canvas goes 

the distance in function and edgy 

fashion: retractable top handle 

and tuck buckle closure, padded 

laptop sleeve, interior organizer 

panel and lots of pockets, including 

a zippered back pocket to 

piggy-back on an extended trolley 

handle. MSRP $378 


“Let me look that up.” Tariq Mazhar of Optimum 

Travel Gear (L) looks on as Jacques Bernier of Hobie 

Bags gets the needed info. 

The ergonomically-designed Aire-mate Pillow 

by Bluefinity is like an instant upgrade to first 

class, whether you are traveling by plane, train or 

automobile. Just a few puffs of air and — voila! — 

it cradles your neck, providing complete comfort in 

an upright or reclining position. MSRP $24.95 

The crowd is all eyes as Ron Wood (L, standing) and 

Patricia Duffy of Travelpro International demo a bag. 

Seated are Jeffrey Payne, AAFES; Rochelle Callaway, 

AAFES; and Rade Baxter of Watt/Spohn-Universal. 

European design is the hallmark of Benzi’s silver 4-Wheel 

Spinner in lightweight polycarbonate. MSRP $249/set 

From Briggs & Riley’s Baseline Collection is the 

20” Carry-on EZ-Pocket Expandable Upright. Available 

in black and olive, the bag is constructed of ballistic 

nylon with twill lining, double zipper pulls for lockable 

main compartments and ergonomic hardware and little 

touches of luxury with its leather accents. MSRP $399 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: BENZI, BOCONI, BRIGGS & RILEY

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: BUGZIP, CALIFORNIA PAK, CASE LOGIC 

Ralph Borushek of Wilmette Travel inspects a 

Hartmann bag. 

Romero Britto’s bold and instantly recognizable art 

embellishes Heys USA’s lightweight Britto Garden 

Collection, impossibly sleek in polycarbonate and 

atop a “Smart Wheel” spinner system. Set includes 

12” beauty case ($200) and 22” ($300), 26” ($350) 

and 30” ($400) upright spinners. MSRP $1,200/set 

California Accessories’ LED 

Day-Night Readers with 

patented USB rechargeable 

batteries improve visibility in 

poorly and low-lit places. It has 

four different lens strengths 

and the USB port can be used 

on computers and wall plugs to 

recharge. MSRP $39.99 

California Pak’s 25” Carnival in red colorwave 

is a 4-wheel spinner with polycarbonate shell that 

is expandable and features TSA lock, divider, 

shoe pocket and other organizing pockets. The 

case comes in three additional colorwaves: blue, 

black/white and pink. MSRP $275 

“How light is it?” Pete Silverman of International 

Traveller reveals the answer to Ingrid Schubert and 

Andrea Martin of Irv’s Luggage. 

George Patterson of The Patterson Group and Paul 

Choe of Luggage Superstore shake hands over the 

Jenni Chan bag that was seen on the latest season 

of TV’s “The Bachelor.” 

BugZip’s ® clear, vinyl Travel Protectors for Bed Bugs, in four 

sizes, provide advanced resistance to bed bugs, resist tears 

and can easily hold large objects. They have a specifically 

designed three-sided bed bug resistant zipper. 

MSRP $14.99-$24.99 

The “Rocket,” Cabeau’s Evolution Micro Jr. Pillow 

in black and rocket print, is the only children’s travel 

pillow worldwide that provides 360° support. Filled 

with superior-grade odor-free microbeads, it features 

lateral head stabilization supports and front closure 

with 100% safe-release mechanism, plus breathable 

Lycra cover. MSRP $14.99 

Feminine and sophisticated, the Pavonis 14”-15” 

Laptop Tote by Case Logic is made to go the distance, 

with dedicated compartments for laptops and/ 

or iPads, an innovative collection of stretchy pockets 

and organization to accommodate changing contents, 

gadgets and needs. All this — and a built-in 

security strap. MSRP $89.99 


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Polka dots are hot at the Rockland booth: Paulla 

Pollard of Century 21 Department Store and Wayne 

Wang of Fox/Rockland Luggage review a case. 


The Carina Tassel Handbag (MSRP $160) and 

Convertible iPad Case ($67.50) by Clava, both 

shown in army, are sporty sophisticates in coated 

cotton canvas with faux leather trim. The handbag has 

nylon lining, lots of pockets and sassy tassel ties. 


Neeraj Dhingra of VIP Industries watches as Richard 

White of Tite Ideas Co. demos a luggage lock. 

The Dozer Backpack by Cat Bags purrs in 

waxed canvas with laptop compartment, 

organizer panel beneath the flap and 

anti-slip patches on the bottom. In 

black or khaki and with webbed tool 

loops, this rugged backpack also has 

a mesh pocket with compression 

strap on each side. MSRP $64.99 

Slip into something more comfortable with the 

Cocoon ® by Design Salt Travel Comfort Gift Set: The comfortable 

yet supportive Cocoon ® Ultralight AirCore U-shaped Pillow; the luxurious and 

lightweight Cocoon ® CoolMax ® Travel Blanket; and the soft, light-blocking 

Cocoon ® Eye Shades with included ear plugs — and a built-in pocket 

for storing them. The gift set comes packed in its own carry 

bag with a strap that can attach to the handle of your 

luggage. MSRP $75 

Enjoying The 2011 Show are (L to R) Bob Burdick of 

Harlow, Inc., Harold Mullins of Eagle Creek and Mark 

Parsons of Berkshire Classic. 

From Italy breezes the Micro 

Bombata Briefcase from 

CH Marketing. Looking luscious 

in orange and ideal for iPads and 

netbooks, the bag is made of 

vinyl and has a silicone handle. 

MSRP $39 

Cocoon Innovations’ GRID-IT! Organizer — a rubberized woven elastic 

object retention system — is the essence of efficiency, providing endless 

configurations for digital devices and personal effects. MSRP $19.99 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: CAT BAGS, CH MARKETING, COCOON INNOVATIONS

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: COVERLUGG, DAVID KING & CO., DELSEY LUGGAGE 

Gaile Sekera of S&Z Sales, Tera Schoeneck of 

Luggage Pros and Douglas Zimmerman of S&Z 

Sales check out the luggage at the Ricardo Beverly 

Hills booth. 

Cortez Retro Merchant jazzes up 

jump-drives with Fashion USBs from its 

Luxury Artistic U-Disk. Both robust 

and elaborate in design, the U-Disk 

combines fashion and integrated 

functionality in blue porcelain 

and silver and white enamel 

patterned casings. 

Shown is the U-Disk 

with 8GB storage 

capacity. MSRP $90 

David King & Co. adds edge to messenger bags in 

its Distressed Leather Urban Collection. The laptop 

messenger/cross-body with adjustable strap and 

organizing pockets, full flap and zip divider is a stone 

cold looker in stone gray. MSRP $149 

At the Pacsafe booth (L to R) are Melodie 

MacCharles, DGA North America; Nathan Haskell, 

Pacsafe; and Marilyn Buyers and Guylaine Barber, 

also of DGA North America. 

The Delsey Helium COLOURS 

Collection is constructed of 

rugged hardside polypropylene 

with protective tongue-in-groove 

closure, four EZ-Glide spinner 

wheels, recessed “one-button” 

locking handle system, integrated 

TSA combination lock, three-point 

closure system, top and side 

carry handle and fully lined interior 

— in a can’t-miss color palette 

of black, lime and pink. MSRP 

$99.99/Carry-On; $129.99/26”; 

$149.99/30” 

It’s all smiles in the KIVA booth with KIVA’s Magi 

Raible (L) and Russ Whealy and Lisa Werner of Rick 

Steves’ Europe. 

Secure, protect and identify your existing luggage with 

Coverlugg, form-fitted, durable and hand-washable 

neoprene fabric wraps that 

let you personalize your 

bags. Easy-on/easy-off, the 

TSA-compliant Coverluggs 

come in lots of patterns to 

add pizzazz to your 

luggage. MSRP $29.99/ 

small; $34.99/medium; 

$39.99/large 

Disney by 

Heys’ Fiber 

Optic Rolling 

Duffle flashes 

with fiber optic 

computer animated 

lights in a lightweight, patentpending 

design featuring four Disney 

characters, including Fairies, and a custom lining. MSRP $129 


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Marcy Schackne of Heys USA (L) gives digital press 

kits to Glen Ellen Brown and Lisa Appleby, both of 

Hearst Magazines. 



Rich Wilson of Duckwall Alco Stores (L) checks out 

the merchandise while Philip Kim of Olympia and Bob 

Swartz of Duckwall Alco Stores chat. 

Sleep is just a few nods away with DP Style’s Day Dream Aloe Vera Travel Eye Mask with microcapsules 

that release aloe vera and vitamin E to moisturize the skin. Made of polyester/cotton, 

it features a removable cooling pad 

and a free gel pack that can be 

used as a cool-pack. MSRP $25 

From Ellehammer Luggage’s 

Copenhagen Collection comes the 

21” Expandable Trolley in diamond 

ballistic 1680d and tech hide fabrics. 

Available in black and red, 

amenities include custom 

metal hardware and pro 

XL-R wheels, laptop sleeve 

with tech pockets for 

controlling power cords, 

Swift-link accessory attachment 

system, shirt packet 

and organizer panel. 

MSRP $190 

Engineered 

for travel 

convenience, 

EB Brands Dual 

Port USB Charger, in black/ 

red, re-powers mobile phones, PDAs, 

iPods and other USB-powered devices. 

It is compatible with most U.S. pin 

adaptor plugs. MSRP $11.99 

Retailers Jesus Rosaldo and Jaime Rosaldo consult 

the exhibitor directory in Travel Goods Showcase 

magazine. 

The Eagle Creek Traverse 

ProStyle is a durable lightweight 

wheeled upright sized to meet 

most carry-on standards. Made 

of 100% recycled durable fabric, 

it has a zip-off checkpoint-friendly 

backpack and durable wheels, 

and comes in moss 

green, red clay 

and black. 

MSRP $300 

EXIT 

LUGGAGE, ELLEHAMMER CREEK, EAGLE EXHIBITOR: THE OF 

Expect a soft, unstructured silhouette 

from the travel and day bags from 

COURTESY 

EXIT’s Cyclone Collection. Versatile and 

with interior and exterior organization, flap 

closure and cushioned padded back, collection pieces 

suit business, travel and everyday use. MSRP $39-$59 PHOTOGRAPHS

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: EXOFFICIO, FRÄULEIN BAGS. FŪL, GHURKA 

“Nice bag!” Dennis Walkwitz of Walkwitz & 

Associates admires a bag shown by Christina 

Schmitt of McKlein. 

ExOfficio’s Give-N-Go ® Lacy Low-Rise Bikini is 

lightweight, eminently packable and treated with Aegis 

Microbe Shield to control odor-causing bacteria. The 

quick-drying and moisture wicking clothing ensures 

comfort; stretch adds mobility. MSRP $18 

K.U. Chung (L) shows off the color wheel in BelArno’s 

new wallets, clutches and cross-body bags to Rajat 

Pathak and Shelly Pathak of Trovato. 

Fräulein Bags’ Lily Deluxe Sleeve, looking 

elegant in eggnog, is a PU leather padded 

laptop sleeve with removable shoulder 

strap and all-over quilting, and accented 

with metal hardware and braided handles. 

MSRP $84.95 

fūl’s Joint Venture Messenger in black 

with detachable iPad case and 15” laptop 

compartment, from the fūl for iPad 

Collection. MSRP $69.99 

The Ghurka Voyager II 21” Upright (MSRP $495), 

can expand an additional 2.5” and has a removable 

suit bag — not to mention sophisticated craftsmanship 

and a fresh color palette of slate gray, forest 

green and midnight black. The Associate Slim 

Briefcase in black (MSRP $235) accommodates 

up to a 17” screen, several internal organizational 

pockets, a rear slip-through sleeve, removable 

leather strap and leather-wrapped handles. 

At the LODIS booth, Katie Degrazia demos an iPad 

case for Mark Brenner of Struble Luggage (L) and 

Robert Brenner of Brenner Luggage. 

For those times and travels when you’re 

off the grid, GOAL ZERO ® offers a 

solution with its portable solar 

technology: The Guide 

10 Adventure Kit (MSRP 

$139.95/without rechargeable 

AA batteries; MSRP $159.95/ 

with the batteries). Foldable and 

weather-resistant, it fits in your 

pocket and functions as a power 

pack and a battery charger. 


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Rick Gilger of Luggage and Leather (L) and Henry 

Chung of Sumdex. 



From GUESS Travel’s Panar 

Collection is the 25” 4-Wheel 

Spinner Upright, rugged in dobby 

nylon and showing its sass in brown 

with leopard-spot accents. Expandable 

and with top 

and side carry 

handles, the bag 

has a fully lined 

GUESS-printed 

interior, suitor 

system and 

accessory pocket. 

MSRP $400 

Hartmann’s Pirouette Shoe Valet makes a statement 

with its signature Pirouette pattern in fig with 

coordinating amethyst lining and accented with dark 

nickel hardware. It is fully featured 

with front and back slash 

pockets, interior organization 

and removable liner 

with six compartments 

for organizing shoes, 

wine bottles 

or electronics. 

MSRP $320 

At the Stewart/Stand booth, Michele Flamer (L) talks 

stainless steel mini messenger with Jane Filarowicz 

of The Container Store. 

The Novus Art 

Collection by Heys USA 

is a three-piece spinner set — 

a Crazy Hearts hybrid in lightweight 

polycarbonate composite 

with 600d painted polyester and 

available in green, purple and 

brown. MSRP $490/set 

“How do you say ‘travel’ in…” Dan Hechtman of 

Creative Promotional Products (L) watches Abe 

Moser of Lingo Group make the translation. 

Hadaki City by 

Kalencom brings 

it — and elegantly 

so — with the 

On-the-Run 

Laptop Bag 

in durable, 

water-resistant 

coated canvas 

in a fleur de lis 

pattern. Rubber 

intertwined webbing 

gives good 

grip and thick 

padding and semiridged 

design offer 

excellent protection. 

MSRP $90 

High Sierra’s AT605 Carry- 

On Wheeled Backpack with 

removable day pack, in a 

sturdy construction combo of 

1680d Duraweave ® Metallic 

Mini-Weave and 900d Duralite 

® , is three-bags-in-one: 

wheeled bag; backpack; and 

day pack tricked out with 

zippered accessory pocket, 

side water bottle pocket 

and MP3 player headphone 

port. MSRP $169.99 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: GUESS TRAVEL, HADAKI BY KALENCOM, HARTMANN

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: HOBIE BAGS, HUMMINGBIRD 

Clava’s Claudio Vazquez (L) and Michael Hubacher of 

OGON Designs discuss Clava’s Carina Collection. 

Hobie Bags’ lightweight Niagara 24” Rolling 

Upright, constructed of 840d polyester and sitting 

atop a 4-wheel spinner system, is a beauty in burnt 

orange. Features include TSA lock, logo zipper 

pulls, padded handles and molded bumpers. 

MSRP $139.99 

The Manhattan, part of the range of 

International Traveller’s patented 

Hard Shell Expander Collection, 

has a Big City aesthetic in step 

with the city for which it is named: 

bold, brash and rugged in ABS and 

including 19”, 25” and 29” pieces. 

MSRP $500/set 

David Lippert of AutoExec shows Cynthia Rogan of 

Uncanny Cans how his products can help create an 

office on-the-go. 

J World Sports’ TUTTLE is a 

lightweight laptop backpack 

with polycarbonate body 

for shock protection, laptop 

sleeve, organizer in the main 

compartment and meshed 

zipper pocket for laptop 

accessories, among other 

features. MSRP $200 

Ben Kaehler of Kaehler Luggage & Travel Goods 

inspects products in the Voltage Valet booth while 

talking with David Doyle of Voltage Valet. 

The Hummingbird E-Case protects mobile devices 

from moisture and dirt while maintaining touch-screen use 

and voice functionality via Touch, Talk and Listen windows 

— even while submerged. MSRP $19.95-$29.95 

The BioCase F5 Messenger Bag 

by INTUS, in 1800d ballistic nylon, 

has a built-in biometric lock that 

requires finger print registration for 

access. Fully loaded with organizational 

compartments and easy-access 

pockets, its sleek cross-body design 

holds flat to you for comfort and 

security. MSRP $350 


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There was a beautiful color explosion in the Hadaki 

by Kalencom booth. L to R: Monica Kalencom and 

Lisa Sands show off a new bag to Jim and Cindy 

McClelland of Changes in Latitude Travel Store. 


Jack Georges’ Generation 

Edge TSA-Approved 

Tote, in black and cream, 

shines in wrinkle-free ballistic 

nylon and scratch- 

and stain-resistant 

Italian leather. It has a 

full opening three-way 

zipper and holds 

a 17” or 15.6” 

widescreen laptop. 

MSRP $215 


From its Perennial Collection comes 

Johnston & Murphy’s 21” Multi- 

Wheel Road Agent, constructed of 

an ultra light, high performance polycarbonate 

with a 360° Japanese-manufactured 

swivel wheel system. 

Available in graphite, 

the case offers two 

spacious compartments, 

removable 

snap-in divider 

panel and mesh 

divider panel with 

zip pocket for 

additional packing 

capacity. 

MSRP $325 

Jacqui Budd of Merit and Julie Coffman of Cabeau 

indulge Cabeau’s Ryan Hilterbran as he demos a 

Travel Blankid®, recipient of the TGA Buzz Award. 

Sarah Hanson of Herrington Catalog stops to make 

a few notes while touring the New Products Pavilion. 

Jade’s Menagerie Luggage Tags 

feature the company’s signature functional 

art, handmade in the USA and created with 

handmade papers and embellishments, that is 

encased in durable custom vinyl covers. 

MSRP $10-$13/two-pack 

Kenlo unleashes 

its equus with its 

Samsonite umbrella in 

zebra print, featuring autoopen/auto-close 

design, 

three-section steel frame 

system, dual layered canopy and 

Samsonite’s signature LED flashlight 

handle. 

MSRP $40 

MURPHY 

& JOHNSTON GEORGES, JACK 

With its trademark 

quilted fabric and 

scratch-free EXHIBITOR: 

plush lining, THE OF 

KIVA Designs’ 

East/West Laptop 

Tote could only be from 

COURTESY 

the ellie Collection. Fitting up 

to a 15” laptop, it features an interior pocket 

structure that provides the woman on-the-go a place for 

gadgets, keys and daily essentials. MSRP $59.95 PHOTOGRAPHS

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: KNOMO, L.C. INDUSTRIES 

Nominating their travel goods pick for the Buzz 

Award in the New Products Pavilion are Brian Urman 

and Alain LaPointe of Fashion Import. 

Marina is an expandable tote from 

knomo’s Bayswater Collection 

with padded 15” laptop 

compartment, front knomo 

pocket for personal electronic 

device, inside zip pocket 

and 10” shoulder drop. 

MSRP $129 

The Hybrid Messenger Bag from 

Korchmar’s Adventure Collection looks the part in tan waxed canvas 

gamely trimmed in full-grain American steer hide, patented magnetic 

flap closure, fully lined flap with exterior zipper pocket, removable 

sleeve for computer and pocket designed to hold an iPad. MSRP $425 

The cuddly three-in-one pillow pals draw retailers to 

the Zoobies booth. 

Kobold International’s lightweight Symphony 

Tote is a zip-top workaday and weekend 

tote in quilted stain-free and UVA-treated 

polyester. Shown in Red Swallow pattern, 

collection pieces are available in a 

variety of styles, colors and patterns 

with matching umbrellas. MSRP $99 

Kuhi’s Comfort Pillow boasts an 

innovative two-cushion patented design 

that cradles your head while allowing you 

to rest comfortably against the reclining 

seat. Made in the USA and machine-washable, 

the pillow can be twisted, turned and 

flipped for the perfect fit. MSRP $42.99 

From the Lewis N. Clark 

Uncharted DryGear 

Collection by L.C. Industries 

is the 40L Day Pack, a lightweight 

and durable watertight 

bag in dual-coated 420d poly 

with TPU coating and sized 

for hiking, camping — even 

cycling. MSRP $74.99 

Kenny Johnson of Traveldesk 21 gives a demo to 

Grant Bell of Office Depot. 


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L to R: Michael Despineux of RIMOWA and Vickie 

White, Angela Koumoutsos and Martha Kelly of 

Continental Airlines. 


Road warriors rejoice: Max Mirani’s MOVE from its 

Smartspace line, available in black and burgundy, 

is a mobile closet in compact, carry-on size, 

sleekly lightweight in polycarbonate. MOVE 

eliminates the need to unpack and repack 

and keeps clothing organized and accessible. 

A zip-out lining creates two 

bags-in-one, doubling its 

capacity. MSRP $495 


London Fog Newbury Lites Collection by Leisure 

Merchandising, including both 2-wheel uprights 

and 4-wheel spinners, is constructed of 1680d polyballistic 

and features expandability and fully-organized 

signature interior complete with a suiter system. 

A leather-inspired trim design with 

dressy gold-colored hardware 

glams it up. MSRP $120-$360 

Celebrating 25 years of the Heys brand were Heys 

USA President and CEO Harry Sheikh, his wife, Iram, 

and their son, Yosuf, along with several Heys USA’s 

employees. 

Luggage America’s three-piece set, 

Mankato, strikes a sleek pose in zebra-striped 

polycarbonate with 4-Wheel Spinner System. 

Pieces are expandable and feature push button 

retractable handle, internal divider and hanging 

zipper pocket and fully padded interior lining. 

MSRP $399 

Grab your O.G. (Overnight & Gym) Bag 

by LO & SONS and go with a bag built 

for frequent travel in water-resistant 

nylon with cowhide leather trim and 

handles. An exterior side pocket 

holds shoes, toiletries bag or dirty 

clothes; the interior has a padded 

laptop compartment. MSRP $295 

Conversation gets underway in the Antler booth 

among (L to R) Bharat Raja of bodymindtravel and 

Dwayne Chapman and Andrew Hamilton of Antler. 

McBrine Luggage rolls out 

its insulated shopping cart 

on wheels, available in three 

patterns. MSRP $79.99 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: LEISURE MERCHANDISING, LUGGAGE AMERICA, MAX MIRANI, MCBRINE LUGGAGE

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: MCKLEIN, MELISSA & DOUG, MIAMICA 

Decisions, decisions. Kwang Chon of Venus Plus J, 

Inc., checks out Delsey’s new bags with the help of 

Kristy Gothelf of Delsey. 

At the Victorinox booth, Carey Butler presents the 

new Spectra Collection cases to Sharon Laudenbach 

of Luggage Online. 

Keep moving with McKlein’s Roseville, a looker in leather featuring fly-through 

checkpoint-friendly design and patented 2-in-1 removable wheel and handle 

laptop bag. The secure, removable padded sleeve fits laptops up to 15.4” 

and the flap-over front pocket with key lock ups the safety quotient. MSRP $270 

Lightweight, 

reversible and 

packable — Mycra 

Pac’s “mini Donatella” fashion 

travel rainwear, shown in acorn, 

is machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant 

and water-repellent. Available in a variety of colors, 

it is a blend of 55% nylon and 45% polyester. MSRP $200 

Trixie Trunki from Melissa & Doug 

models the new Trunki Saddle Bag 

in pink and purple that provides a soft 

cushion for a child and transforms into a 

shoulder pack for additional storage for 

kids’ travel necessities. MSRP $14.99 

Marcia Kohn of Value Merchandise International gets 

the skinny on Rest Easy’s bed bug products from 

Howard Brenner of the RMP Group. 

Dial up the fashion factor for 

your personal electronic 

device with Miamica’s 

Trendy Techie PDA 

Case Cross-Body/Belt 

in an array of right-now 

colors/patterns and 

with detachable strap 

and a wallet feature 

for easy access to 

ID, credit cards and 

cash. MSRP $19.99 

NIcorp’s Handle “it” is a heavy duty 

utility handle that transports boxes, cases, 

bundles and camping and sporting gear. 

With two points of direction and retention 

for increased stability and control, plus 

longer straps for larger items, it makes 

toting a breeze. MSRP $29.99 


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“Here’s how it works.” Caldera International’s Daniel 

Godfrey tucks the Neck Rest around Odd Tuvsjoen’s 

neck. Odd is with Mona Lisa Agentur. 


Ogio Invader Wheeled Upright 

Luggage Collection, shown in 

Bluebinski and constructed of durable 

1680d polyester, is expandable and 

has multiple interior pockets, Easy Grip 

handles and an interior laundry pocket. 

MSRP $320-$460 

Sleek, flexible and durable, 

it’s Pacsafe’s Anti-Theft 

Passport & Credit Card 

Protector with RFID blocking 

to protect personal information. 

Constructed of 

50d chess weave dobby, it 

is lightweight and available 

in gray. MSRP $14.99 


Mark Clifford (R) points out the new knomo wood 

grain Rubi to Bill Yun of By Luggage. 

Sumdex’s Arcie Reza confers with Andre Neufeld of 

Marketplace International. 

Olivet International’s REVO Intercept 

Collection is a lightweight Hybrid Polycarbonate 

4-Wheel Spinner set featuring 

a proprietary PC molded frame. Available 

in charcoal and dark red, the expandable 

uprights come in 20” (MSRP $320), 24” 

($340) and 28” ($360) pieces. 

The world’s first 

combination wet and dry 

towelette pack, designed 

especially for travelers. 

Paper Shower’s Shower 

in a Pack is designed 

to provide a refreshing 

body wipe when on-the-go. 

MSRP $1.20/pack 

PARINDA 

SHOWER, PAPER PACSAFE, INTERNATIONAL, OLIVET OGIO, EXHIBITOR: 

Parinda’s ADRIA is a 

THE OF 

croco-embossed faux 

leather four-piece handbag 

set that includes a large 

COURTESY 

tote, medium bag with 

wallet and a small bag with 

a 23.5” shoulder chain. 

MSRP $50 PHOTOGRAPHS

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: PB TRAVEL, RANDA LUGGAGE, RELIEF POD, RICARDO BEVERLY HILLS 

Attendees were treated to free coffee and fresh 

baked cookies at the TGA booth where they also 

were able to network with colleagues and take a 

minute to rest their feet. 

pb travel’s Tepper Jackson Canvas Carry-All 

in Bloom Fantasy Orange is made of 100% printed, 

water-resistant cotton canvas, has a full zippered 

closure and an inner zipper pocket, plus two snaps 

on both ends of the bag to adjust its size. Available 

in four patterns, the bag is brass-studded to protect 

the bottom. MSRP $96 

L to R: Sanford Moses and Art Moses of A&S 

Commerce chat with Andrew Potter Galvan of Benzi, 

a new exhibitor at The 2011 Show. 

The durable and compact Large Backpack 

from Relief Pod International packs colorcoded 

emergency kits for quick access 

during an emergency or disaster — with 

basic items for self-sufficiency and survival 

for several days: red is first-aid; yellow is 

tools; blue is food and water; and green 

is sanitary items. MSRP $286.50 

As fully featured as its name implies, 

Ricardo Beverly Hills’ Big 

Sur Freewheelers, a four-wheel 

collection in purple and onyx, 

is constructed of lightweight, 

durable and long lasting ballistic 

nylon treated with Nano-Tex®. The 

collection includes the expandable 

21” Freewheel WheelAboard 

and the 25” and 28” Freewheel 

Uprights. A “no questions asked” 

Performance Guarantee supports 

the lifetime warranty. 

MSRP $400/$460/$500 

Planet Earth’s 24” All-Over Print 

Spinner Pullman from the Islander 

Collection in seascape blue wears 

well in water-resistant twill fabric with 

front dual zipper accessory pockets, 

Easy Glide spinner wheels, Comfort 

Grip top handle and inside zippered 

pockets. MSRP $220 

Barry Goodolf and Joe McGrath of Boscov’s watch 

an enthusiastic Eric McLaughlin demo a London Fog 

bag in the Leisure Luggage booth. 

RANDA’s 28” Expandable Rolling 

Suitcase ($300) is from the fully 

featured PVC-free Timberland 

Chocurua Collection. 

Amenities include 

plenty of pockets: 

large exterior with 

full access opening, 

small quick-access 

and quick-stash 

vertical zip — plus 

self-repairing zip 

tape and beefy 

zips to shrug off 

punishing blows. 

Collection retails 

range from 

$100-$300. 


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Bed bugs were a hot topic at this year’s Show. Andy 

Oakes and Jon Sofro of new exhibitor Stop Bugging 

Me! talk preventatives with Shari Lauter of Maestra 

Research Services. 


Sporting lots of features is the Salsa Deluxe Hybrid 

22” Cabin Multiwheel IATA from RIMOWA, made 

of 100% virgin German polycarbonate: Kevlar-polyester 

zip front pocket; patented flex-divider interior and 

multi-wheel technology; exterior add-a-bag holder; 

multi-stage telescopic handle; and integrated TSA 

combination lock. MSRP $650 

Mobile computing is a snap with Samsonite’s portable Travel Kit 

containing mini travel keyboard, mini rubberized travel mouse, earphone 

with retractable cable and built-in microphone, mini 4-port hub and multicard 

reader/adapters for SDHC support. $49.99 


pb travel’s Margherita Blanc admires the colors 

of the new umbrellas with Jay Chen at the Vista 

International booth. 

Italian manufacturer Roncato proves “elegance is an attitude” 

with its UNO Collections. Rosso Murales includes 

a large and medium upright case, each in smooth polycarbonate 

and atop four wheels — and demanding attention 

with edgy can’t-miss graphics. MSRP $569-$625 

A packable shelving unit that collapses into roller 

carry-on luggage? It’s the lightweight Shelves-To-GO. 

Hang empty shelves (they hold up to 35 lbs.), add 

clothes and then drop the shelves/clothes into your 

bag. Unpack by lifting the shelves out and hanging the 

unit, with its adjustable straps, in the closet. 

MSRP $34.95/medium; $36.95/large 

“It’s so light!” Rita Dodt of SkyMall, Inc., tests the T.T. 

(travel tote) and O.G. (overnight and gym) bags at 

the booth of new exhibitor LO & SONS with company 

founder Helen Lo. 

Rainy days are 

no match for 

ShedRain’s 

WalkSafe Auto 

Open & Close 

Compact Umbrella 

featuring 3M 

Scotchlite reflective 

material on the canopy 

and ergonomic rubber-coated 

sport grip handle with metallic trim. MSRP $22 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: RIMOWA, RONCATO, SAMSONITE, SHELVES-TO-GO, SHEDRAIN

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: SHERPANI, SIAMOD, SOLID LINE PRODUCTS, SOLO 

At the Tucano® booth (L to R): Hector Jimenez, 

Style Travelers Luggage; Marlon Borges, Bagagli 

Luggage Boutique; Gary Steel, Talus Corp.; and 

David Fears of Tucano®. 

Solid Line 

Products’ Right- 

Shift iPad Case 

turns an iPad or iPad 2 into a 

productivity tool. This elegant, protective 

case integrates a Bluetooth ® keyboard — 

which connects to your iPad with a few 

simple steps — featuring a right shift key 

so you can touch type. When fully charged, 

the keyboard provides 90 hours of continuous 

use. It is available in black, red, brown 

and white. MSRP $99 

Woodly Lovinsquy of Office Depot wants to hear 

about the RFID protection in the array of wallets at 

the Royce Leather & Gifts booth and Harold Bauer is 

happy to comply. 

From Sherpani’s Elements Collection is the 

Nola-Tree Tote in 100% cotton canvas with 

vegan leather trim and showing off original 

artwork by Cathy Nichols of New York. With 

both handles and cross-body straps, this 

tote with honeycomb embossed interior 

lining boasts organizational features styled 

for functionality. MSRP $99.95 

SOLO brings extreme organization with its roomy 

17.3” Laptop Backpack from its Sentinel Collection. 

An oversized interior protects laptop while making 

room for your Kindle, iPad or Nook. Cord and cables 

get organized with the ICtrl cord manager and USB 

sticks, Blu-ray discs, smart phone and MP3 player stay safe and 

neat in the organizer inside the front zip-down pocket. Tuck your 

water bottle or Red Bull into the side mesh pockets. MSRP $59.99 

Renee Silverman of Irv’s Luggage visits with Jessica 

Ornellas at Sherpani’s booth. 

The stylish Novembre, a ladies’ vertical 

detachable wheeled laptop case in Italian 

croco leather, features Siamod’s 

patented 2-in-1 Detachable Wheel 

and Handle System, along 

with a securely clasping 

flap-over front pocket for 

files and a secure centered 

zipper pocket within the 

main compartment. 

MSRP $480 


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Posing with a display of Clipa Instant Handbag 

Hangers are (L to R) Trish Sweeney and Carrie 

Mason of Topcor and Steve Snyder of Alicia Klein 

Showroom. 


The SteriPEN® Traveler UV Water Purifier from Hydro-Photon sports 

a germicidal UV light that destroys waterborne microbes, 

is capable of purifying 200 half-liter servings of water on 

just one set of AA lithium batteries and is designed to 

fit into commercial water bottles, forming a seal that 

lets you keep the water in the original bottle for 

purification. MSRP $49.95 

STM Bags’ Scout is 

a canvas laptop shoulder 

bag with high density 

padding to safeguard and 

surround laptop with cushioned 

felt laptop lining. Available in 

black, Scout was designed to protect up to 

13” screens and is equipped with utility pockets for 

accessories, cords and pens. MSRP $65 


“It works like this.” Andrew Hamra, inventor of The 

Runnur, gives Maria Russell of Scotts of Stow, 

Ltd., a demonstration. 

Sumdex’s lightweight and 

portable iPad Stand and 

Carrier from its SpinWork 

Collection, are made of high 

impact plastic, with rubber 

protection on the stand for an 

iPad. Features include a spin 

mechanism for multi-positional 

viewing and a detachable 

carry handle. MSRP $49.95 

Phil Kalleberg of PowerPlay Marketing Group talks 

SOLO with Edson McLean of Sears. 

Stewart/Stand’s stainless steel wallets and passport sleeves are dropdead 

gorgeous in can’t-miss silver: Three Slot with ID (MSRP $41.80), 

a slim profile with a trio of card slots on one side and an ID window on 

the back; and Passport Sleeve ($49.50). Both 

block unauthorized transmission from 

RFID-enabled credit cards and 

IDs and are vegan, 

made with 85% 

post-consumer 

recycled stainless 

steel. 

Naturally derived 

and eco-friendly, 

Stop Bugging Me! 

has a brand new patented 

formulation and is EPA-approved and USDA- 

Bio-Preferred. Non-flammable, non-staining and 

bio-degradable, it kills bed bug adults, larvae and 

eggs on contact. The three-ounce travel size spray is 

TSA-approved. MSRP $7.99/3 oz.; $19.99/12 oz. 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: SUMDEX

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: TIP TOTE, THÜLE 

Janee Ries (L) and Rae Kolb of Ideeli listen as 

GUESS Travel’s Morgaine McGee (middle) describes 

collection features. 

Swany Walkin’Bag’s claim to 

fame is a reversal of the typical 

luggage paradigm, with bags that 

help carry you — and the Fortuno 

with Seat is a fine example with 

its lean-on-me curved handle that 

works like a wheeled cane. 

MSRP $170 

Tite Ideas’ single-use 

Security Lock can help 

answer that question 

by letting you know if 

someone’s been inside 

your luggage. MSRP 

$9.95/pkg. of 20 

(L to R) Herb Johnston and John Mori of Mori Luggage 

check out the features of the AT6 Collection 

that High Sierra’s Rob Coughlin is showing them. 

Tip Tote’s executive-styled Monaco in black 

faux leather is a perfectly sized case for 

iPad, tablet or eReader that has both handle 

and removable strap, plus three pockets on 

the back for mobile devices, passports and 

other personal items. MSRP $33.99 

In between appointments, Anita Fray of Olivet 

International, Beverly Cohen of The Sharper Image, 

and Peter Lin of Olivet International go over 

product details. 

Perfect for bags headed to the high seas: 

TagsForBags’ CruiseTagHolder is a 

completely transparent sleeve, made 

with a spring steel spin-ring for uber 

strong attachment, that travelers 

can slip cruise line-issued 

tags into for their checked 

pieces. MSRP $4.99 

The rugged TCRD-2 87-Liter Rolling Duffle is 

the largest bag in the Thüle Crossover Travel 

Gear line. Featuring wide-mouth access to easily 

load helmets, boots, gloves, jackets and other travel 

essentials, the bag also boasts a heat-molded, crushproof 

SafeZone for goggles and other fragile gear. 

MSRP $299.99 


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Ron Weber of The Weber Group and Lynne 

Polakowski of Travelon ® show Troy McElmurray of 

Urban Baggerie (L) the latest in Travelon ® luggage 

and accessories. 



Jon Holloway, Holloway Travel Outfitters (L), likes 

what he sees at the Piel booth. Piel’s Luis Orjuela 

couldn’t agree more. 

Borrow some fashion sense from Italian design maven Paolo Pascal — and make a statement 

on the jetway with bold colors, patterns and textures from the Paolo Pascal Lazio 

Collection by Travel Concepts. MSRP $800/3-piece set 

The accessible shoe 

pocket is a highlight of 

Travelers Club’s three-piece 

EVA Expandable Luggage Set. 

Made of two-tone 420d dobby patterned 

polyester, each piece (28”, 24”, 28”) 

has a fully lined interior with accessory 

pockets, bottom shoe/ 

accessory pocket, two front 

pockets and multi-directional 

EZ-Glide 4-Wheel System. 

The 20” bag has a padded 

laptop section that fits up to a 

17” laptop computer. 

MSRP $350 

Constructed of ABS and 1200d polyester, 

Coleman’s Titan — a rugged hybrid rolling 

duffel from Traveler’s Choice Travelware — 

features multiple interior pockets for extra 

storage and collapses for easy stowing. 

Measuring 29” x 15” x 12”, it is available in 

red and black. MSRP $139.99 

“How much?” Korchmar’s Beverly Bissett discusses 

product and price with Benny Avina of Day Spring 

International. 

Presto! The black leather 

Traveldesk 21 is a patented rolling business 

case that converts to a desk with the push 

of a button. The telescoping desktop locks 

in place 27” from the floor when expanded 

and has an extendable base foot for 

stability. Multiple compartments for files, 

high tech gadgets and laptop peripherals 

keep you productive wherever you are. 

MSRP $549 

The Folding Multi-Use Cart by Travel 

Smart by Conair, constructed of 

durable steel, holds up to 80 lbs., but 

weighs a mere 3.25 lbs. Sturdy and 

compact, it has 3.75” wheels for easy 

maneuverability and a specially designed 

padded comfort handle. MSRP $26.99 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: TRAVELDESK 21, TRAVELERS CLUB, TRAVELER’S CHOICE TRAVELWARE

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: TRAVELON®, TRAVELPRO, TRENDYKID, TRUNK & TROLLEY, URBAN JUNKET 

At the Happy Forest International booth, Moon Woo 

directs the attention of Philip Wein of Irv’s Luggage 

to the interior of a bag. 

Charge your personal electronics even if all 

the outlets are in use with Travelon ® ’s 

USB Power Pirate, a compact 

charger that is ideal for travel. 

A rotating power tab provides 

easy access to the outlet at 

any angle and it works with 

grounded plugs (3-prong) 

and standard plugs (2-prong). 

MSRP $19.99 

TrendyKid’s Travel Buddies 

Kid’s Travel Set includes an 18” 

ABS hard shell rolling suitcase with 

easy-roll wheels and parent-friendly 

adjustable pull handle and a matching 

13” backpack. The Buddies are 

charmers in penguin, panda and 

bee designs. MSRP $89.99/set 

A huddle in the Kingport Trading booth (L to R): 

Richard Hirsch, Deltech Manufacturing; Edward 

Gerch of Kingport Trading; and David Boilen of 

Deltech Marketing. 

Trunk & Trolley’s six-piece Carlos Falchi 

Snake Jacquard Collection is pure glamour. 

Available in gray/black and 

chocolate/black, the collection 

features easy-access front 

pockets and a well-organized 

interior. Retails range from 

$179 for the messenger bag to 

$329 for the 22” upright with 

4-wheel spinners. 

Urban Junket’s Kathy Padded Backpack is all about 

environmentally-friendly organization with a padded removable 

laptop sleeve that holds up to a 15” computer and 

outside pockets that can hold water bottle and essentials. 

The coated canvas exterior is made from 100% 

cotton and vegetable dyes; the interior is made from 

recycled plastic water bottles. MSRP $118 

Bruno Zerdoun points out the features of the Lulu 

Castagnette line by Murval Paris to April Krantz of 

Crew Outfitter. 

Leave your briefcase at home. The 

Executive Pro 18” Business 

Plus Rollaboard ® by Travelpro ® 

is a competent carry-on overnighter 

that includes a storage 

compartment for clothing, a 

deluxe business organizer and 

a padded laptop sleeve that fits 

most 17” laptops. Best of all: It 

fits smoothly into airplane overhead 

bins. MSRP $360 


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Jimmy Chen leads a discussion at the EcoGear 

booth. 


Vera Bradley has a petite and confident travel companion 

with its Summer Boysenberry 17” Roll Along Tote, 

looking smart with patent handles with snap tab closure, 

deep slip pocket on the front and a front panel that unzips 

and swings down to reveal a checkpoint-friendly padded 

compartment for a laptop. MSRP $220 

ZACMAN Industries’ Zippered 

Accessory Case and Cord 

Manager, a looker in zebra/pink 

or black PU leather, organizes 

electronic devices, accessories 

and documents. It fits in the 

back of an airplane seat or in a 

briefcase, and its back pocket 

can hold an e-Reader, Kindle 

or Nook — or additional 

travel documents. 

MSRP $24.95 


Buzz Kaehler of Kaehler Luggage & Travel Goods 

talks with Rick Rosa and David Doyle of Voltage 

Valet. 

The hallmarks of Victorinox Travel Gear’s Spectra 

Collection, which launches in September, are 

lightweight design, durability and superior maneuverability. 

These pure-polycarbonate cases feature an 

8-wheel caster system and a dual-trolley handle. The 

Spectra Extra-Capacity Carry-On retails for $299. 

(L to R) In the Travelers Club booth, Vivi Lima 

talks with Kevin Bickel and Edson McLean, 

Sears Holdings, and Kevin Koza of Sears/KMart. 

ZERO Halliburton’s lightweight 

27” Freewheel Expandable 

4-Wheeler, constructed of 100% 

polycarbonate, features TSA 

locks, expandability up to two 

inches, fully lined interiors, 

dividing panels, tie downs and 

interior pockets. Available 

in black, blue, silver — and 

introducing cranberry for spring 

2011 — the case also has a 

multi-position telescoping handle. 

MSRP $475 

Please see the Buyer’s Guide 

on pages 69-71 for a directory of the 

companies whose products are included in this feature. 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: VERA BRADLEY, VICTORINOX TRAVEL GEAR

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE EXHIBITOR: ANTLER USA, BRIGGS & RILEY, SUMDEX, HEYS USA 

L to R are Opening Night Networking Party sponsors 

Jack Holodnicki, Olivet International; Robert Dodson, 

Ricardo Beverly Hills; Cliff Ensley, Leisure Merchandising; 

and Scott Kosmin, 24/7 International. 

Enyoing Eagle Creek’s margarita party are (L to R) 

Devon Corley of Luggage & Leather, Tiffany Zarfas 

Williams of Luggage Shop of Lubbock and Beverly 

and Kevin Mashburn of Kamber’s. 

Hank Bernbaum, president of High Sierra Sport Company, 

fronts Dave Specter, legendary bluesman, and 

his band during their performance at The Show. 

Antler awards Colorado Bag ’n Baggage the “2010 

Antler Retailer of the Year.” L to R: Andrew Hamilton, 

president Antler USA, and Tom Nelson, president and 

CEO of Colorado Bag ’n Baggage. 

Bloomingdale’s receives the “Retailer of the Year” 

Award from Heys USA. L to R: Tom Nebeling, Heys 

USA; Harry Sheikh, president/CEO of Heys USA; 

Gilbert Cavaliero, vice president of Rugs/Luggage 

Bloomingdale’s; and Mark Selig, luggage buyer of 

Bloomingdale’s. 

L to R: 24/7 International’s Scott Kosmin enjoys the 

party with Rick Damiano, also of 24/7 International, 

and Lou Campanara, who was attending the 

International Home + Housewares Show. 

It’s margarita time at the Eagle Creek booth! Here 

to raise a glass to the occasion are Jeff Heth of 

Groskopf’s Luggage and Gifts and Eagle Creek’s 

Connie McDonald. 

Rob Coughlin of High Sierra Sport Company presents 

the “2010 Salesperson of the Year” award to 

Harold Kennedy. 

Neil Sheffield (R) is presented the “Antler Sales 

Rep of the Year” by Antler USA president Andrew 

Hamilton. 

At the Heys USA booth, Neiman Marcus is presented 

with the “Retailer of the Year” Award. L to R: Rachel 

Buxkamper, DMM of Neiman Marcus; Stephanie Allen, 

buyer, Neiman Marcus; Harry Sheikh, president/ 

CEO of Heys USA; Shannon Floyd, senior assistant 

buyer, Neiman Marcus; and Michael Goodman, Heys 

USA. 

Tim Bleish of Bag & Baggage catches up with 

Ed Gerch of Kingport Trading at The Opening Night 

Networking Party held at the Wyndham Chicago 

Caliterra Restaurant. 

Events and Awards 

“One margarita, please!” Beth Lenahan of Eagle 

Creek joins the fiesta. 

Briggs & Riley Travelware CEO Richard Krulik (L) and 

Bernie Maduzia present the “NLDA Retailer of the 

Year” award to Trevor Zinn of First Class Baggage 

Company (middle). 

Art Ondich (L) presents John Mori, president of Mori 

Luggage & Gifts, with an iPad. John was the winner 

in Sumdex’s booth drawing. 

Presenting the “Retailer of the Year” Award to 

Colorado Bag ’n Baggage (L to R): Tom Nebeling, 

Heys USA; Harry Sheikh, president/CEO of Heys 

USA; Tom Nelson, president/CEO of Colorado Bag 

’n Baggage; Allison Sorber, senior buyer, Colorado 

Bag ’n Baggage; and Lindsey Hare, junior buyer, 

Colorado Bag ’n Baggage. 


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