No matter what anyone says you can’t travel
without some kind of accessory. Whether it be suitcases, suit
bags, brief cases or money pouches you will always carry some
kind of travel accessory with you.
The travel accessories say a lot about the life and personality
of the person carrying them. Depending on the style and color
of their travel accessories, and indeed what particular accessories
they are carrying, you can gain insight into what country they
are from, whether they are happy, outgoing and energetic or rather
old fashioned, whether they are well off financially or have little
money to spare and a myriad of other details.
The buying team at Mori Luggage and Gifts recently returned from
the Travel Goods Show in Washington, D.C. - the largest exhibition
of travel accessories and leather goods in the world. For three
days, buyers walked the aisles seeking the hot new trends in luggage,
briefcases and travel accessories.
President of Mori Luggage and Gifts, John Mori, said the Travel
Goods Show was an excellent opportunity to network with other
businesses who also manufacture travel accessories.
“The Travel Goods Show allows us to meet with all of the leading
manufacturers in our industry,” he said.
“With the improving economy and travel increasing, we were pleased
to discover lots of new, innovative travel products for 2004.
Our customers expect us to always have the newest items that make
travelling easier.”
Mr Mori said manufacturers of travel accessories such as luggage,
briefcases and leather goods were responding to consumer demand
for bright colors - especially when it comes to women’s business
cases. While black will always be popular, fashion-conscious businesswomen
can now pick a different color briefcase for each season. The
Lodis Audrey Capri Brief has been tipped as a hot seller for spring
and summer. Available in salmon and periwinkle, this beautiful
brief is constructed of fine-grade Italian leather and features
a streamlined exterior, organizer pockets for cell phone and business
cards, and a removable shoulder strap.
The Zuca MobileLockerTM is a super-durable, lightweight rolling
case. It was designed by a mom who couldn’t stand to see her 4th
grade daughter lugging 50 pounds of books each day and developing
back pain so early in life. The main compartment holds books and
important gear and can be used for school, picnics, or airline
travel. The top is so strong you can use it as a seat and the
magneto LED wheels actually light up as it rolls. It’s an excellent
travel accessory that is suitable for a wide range of uses.
One of the most interesting developments in luggage and travel
accessories is the 22” Transformable Upright from Briggs & Riley.
Either use it as a one-piece rolling carry-on or transform it
into two separate bags: a deluxe duffle with optional backpack
straps and a wheeled carry-on upright. Once the duffle is zipped
off, a face panel zips onto the wheeled upright creating a new
carry-on. Each bag can hold 2-3 days worth of clothes.
So just what’s new in the travel accessories
industry? Ever wondered if the airline pillow covers and blankets
are as clean as you’d expect? After all, its one of the most commonly
provided travel accessories you’ll come across! According to a
new company called pb travel, recent studies have suggested that
many are not changed or cleaned often enough. That’s why they
have introduced the pb blanket and pb disposable pillow covers.
The pb blanket is a warm polar fleece blanket that is machine
washable and dries in just 10 minutes.
If you’ve ever flown overseas, you’ve probably heard of deep vein
thrombosis and other circulatory problems that can occur during
long flights. Compression Socks by Elastic Therapy use a graduated
compression system to improve blood flow and relieve leg swelling
and discomfort. They are definitely a must-have on your travel
accessories list. They are also great for walking or anytime you
plan to spend a lot of time on your feet.
Brushing your teeth while travelling or at work just got easier
with the Travelon Toothbrush. Actually, it’s a toothbrush and
toothpaste all in one making it another one of those fantastic
and ingenious travel accessories. Simply twist the handle and
refreshing mint toothpaste comes up through the high quality
Ever seen a sophisticated man who carries his stack of dollar
bills in a rubber band? We found a way for him to do this in style
with the Grand Band from Budd Leather. Each Grand Band features
a durable, colorful band with two replacement bands and a stainless
steel plate that can be engraved. This is a useful and essential
travel accessory for the stylish and professional traveller.
Article by Phil and Kate Wiley of Travel-1st
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