The International Housewares Association (IHA), which organises the Inspired Home Show, is bringing the Travel Goods Show to Chicago next March.
Partnering with the Travel Goods Association (TGA), The Inspired Home Show will dedicate a new category —Travel Gear + Luggage—to luggage, travel goods and accessory brands manufactured by members of TGA.
“As The Inspired Home Show continues to solidify its position as the premier face-to-face event for the home, expansion into travel goods and accessories is a logical enhancement of our show floor offering,” says Derek Miller, IHA president and CEO.
“Bringing the Travel Goods Association to Chicago enhances the scope of opportunity for our retail attendees by aligning with a category that has long been adjacent to the home department and in fact continues to fall within the home buying team’s responsibilities across many major retailers.”
Previously scheduled for 2 to 3 April in Las Vegas in 2023, the Travel Goods Show will now be part of the Inspired Home Show, held from 4 to 7 March in Chicago.
“After nearly three years without a Travel Goods Show, our vendors—and our buyers—are incredibly excited to get back to face-to-face engagements,” says Michele Marini Pittenger, TGA president.
“By holding our annual event as part of The Inspired Home Show in 2023, we will be able to engage not only with major travel goods buyers, but also expand our reach into new retailers of every shape and size that the Chicago show attracts.”
In addition, IHA will add a luggage, travel goods & accessories category to the annual gia Excellence in Product Design competition, with the winner unveiled during the annual gia dinner and awards gala on 4 March.
