Top 5 New Items from the Travel Goods Show

Mori Luggage & Gifts reports on latest innovations in luggage & travel accessories.

Atlanta, GA, April 06, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Last month, the buying team at Mori Luggage & Gifts attended the annual Travel Goods Show in Las Vegas, the largest exhibition of finished travel and leather goods in the world. For three days, buyers walked the aisles seeking the hot new trends in luggage and travel gear.

“The Travel Goods Show allows us to meet with all of the leading manufacturers in our industry,” said John Mori, president of Mori Luggage & Gifts. “They are paying close attention to what traveler’s need today, and we were pleased to discover several new, innovative travel products for 2009. Our customers expect us to always have the newest items that make traveling easier.”

All of the items mentioned will be available at Mori Luggage & Gifts stores and online at www.moriluggage.com.

What’s New in Travel Accessories
The Traveler-ER USB Drive lets you conveniently store and carry the vital records experts advise you to have while traveling. The personal information is stored only on the password-protected USB drive (not on any central database). One of its most unique features is the printable Emergency Records Report which can provide medical personnel with important information to assist in your medical care. The software on the Traveler-ER USB allows you to store personal information, medical history, physician contact information, health insurance information, family medical history, travel history and emergency contact information. $29.95

The Zoobie is a plush toy, pillow and travel blanket all on one! With adorable animals to choose from including Hada the Hippo and Ping the Panda, the Zoobie is the perfect travel companion for any child. Unzip the bottom to reveal the fleece blanket, which is detachable for machine washing. $34.00

What’s New in Luggage & Business Accessories
The Sub Zero G Collection from Landor & Hawa took 1st Place at the Travel Goods Association “Product Innovation Awards” at the show for being the lightest luggage on the market. While a typical 19”-20” carry-on bag weighs 9-11 lbs. unpacked, the 19” Sub Zero carry-on weighs only 4.4 lbs. The largest bag in the collection – a 30” upright – weighs just over 6 lbs. The bags are constructed with lightweight aluminum handles and have frames made with aircraft-grade fiberglass components. Price range $84.99 - $139.99

Netbooks are all the rage and the knomo Sofia cross-body bag is perfect for the woman who wants a stylish way to carry this mini-computer around town. At just 10” high, it is also the perfect-sized handbag for everyday use. With enough room for all your day-to-day essentials, the Sofia bag slips neatly over your head to keep your money, keys and iPod close at hand when running the daily errands. $118.00

PacSafe, the experts in anti-theft travel gear, are introducing a new backpack series that is ideal for international travel. The VentureSafe 25L Daypack is built for comfort with a padded air mesh back support, padded shoulder straps and sternum strap. It can hold up to a 13” laptop and has PacSafe’s four standard anti-theft features: steel eXomesh® Slashguard in front and bottom panels, slashproof shoulder straps, tamperproof zippers, and snatchproof shoulder strap which can be anchored to a secure fixture. Available in July 2009. $119.99

Based in Atlanta, Mori Luggage & Gifts is a family-owned luggage and gifts specialty retailer. Betty and Jean Mori founded the company in 1971 and serve as vice president and CEO respectively. Their son, John Mori, serves as president. Mori currently operates 26 stores throughout Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida. For information about Mori Luggage & Gifts, visit www.moriluggage.com or call (800) 678-MORI.

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Editor’s Note: High-res images available upon request. Please contact Gwin Hammond at (770) 451-6674, ext. 3022 or ghammond@moriluggage.com.
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