The International Travel Goods Show

See You in Las Vegas!

The TGA Staff has begun traveling to Las Vegas for this year’s Travel Goods Show, and you can reach us there by calling 877-842-1938.

Show Entrance
The main entrance to our Exhibit Hall is in the lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall C-3, where a full registration counter and self-service kiosks for printing badges are located just opposite the Show entrance.

Badges
The Show is saving paper and reducing its energy and carbon footprint by printing badges on site instead of mailing them in advance. Badges may be printed at the Las Vegas Convention Center starting two days before The Show. If you're a pre-registered attendee, you can pick up your badge with one quick scan of your emailed barcode at any of our self-service kiosks. You can pre-register online (Attendees | Exhibitors) until Monday, March 25 to receive your barcode for badging at the self-service kiosks.

No Photography Policy
Please remember photography and videotaping equipment is not permitted in the Exhibit Hall without written authorization from Show management. This policy is to protect Show exhibitors from unauthorized photography of their products, and Show management reserves the right to confiscate any equipment (cameras, cellphones, tablets and laptops) used for unauthorized photography.

TGA Main Concourse
When you enter our Exhibit Hall, the main concourse will be directly in front of you. From that vantage point you can see the entire Show. Hall C-1 is to the right, and Halls C-3 and C-4 are to the left and a half-level below. For your convenience, all TGA booths and activities are located on the main concourse – the TGA booth is in #1103, the New Products Pavilion is just behind the TGA booth in #1125; and the RETAIL LAB is at the end of the concourse in booth #1149. Both the Opening Night Party and the Awards Ceremony will be held on the main concourse.

Launch Pods
Launch Pods are startup-friendly mini-booths for brand new companies and small businesses just getting started in travel goods. These are exciting, fresh names bringing a new perspective to travel solutions with lots of positive energy – and you'll find them in the wide cross-aisle in Halls C-3 and C-4 and just to the right of the main concourse in Aisle 1200.

Restaurants Galore
This year you will have many more dining options than ever before! Just outside our Exhibit Hall in the Central and North Hall lobbies you will find Starbucks, Lucky’s, Atomic Pizza, Bachi Burger, Lindo Michoacán, Walla Pao, Grab & Go, Honey Salt and Prima Stampa. Times vary depending on the venue but food services will be available from 7 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On our Show floor you’ll find food carts in booth #344 (Five Spot Coffee) and in the front of Aisle 1600 (All Wrapped Up).

Official Show Hours and TGA-sponsored Events

Tuesday, March 26 Show Hours  8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

RETAIL LAB Educational Sessions  10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
(click here for schedule)
Booth #1149, Main Concourse, Central Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center

Opening Night Party  5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Main Concourse, Central Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center
Live music, food and drinks compliments of the Travel Goods Association and Travel Goods Showcase magazine

Wednesday, March 27 Show Hours  8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

RETAIL LAB Educational Sessions  10:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
(click here for schedule)
Booth #1149, Main Concourse, Central Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center

Awards Ceremony  5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Booth #1149, Main Concourse, Central Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center
Honoring the winners of the 2019 Community Service, Product Innovation, Buzz and Best Booth Awards

Thursday, March 28 Show Hours  8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

RETAIL LAB Educational Sessions  10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(click here for schedule)
Booth #1149, Main Concourse, Central Hall 3, Las Vegas Convention Center


Opening Night Party
Be sure to attend TGA's Opening Night Party on Tuesday evening, March 26, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., immediately after The Show closes. Please join us on the main concourse for terrific food, an open bar, live music, and the company of the best people in the industry.

Awards Ceremony
Immediately following the close of The Show on Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m., TGA will honor the winners of the Community Service, Product Innovation, Buzz and Best Booth Awards. The half-hour ceremony is conveniently located on the main concourse in the RETAIL LAB presentation area, booth #1149. Come one, come all!

RETAIL LAB
A brand new educational experience you won’t want to miss! Stop by booth #1149 to hear insider tips and tricks from industry experts or come into the RETAIL LAB any time during The Show for one-on-one time with our presenters. Click here for a full session schedule.

Exhibitor Hosted Events
Many exhibitors are creating excitement and hosting their own special buyer events in their booths during The Show. The list of Exhibitor Hosted Events is updated daily. If you are an exhibitor and want your special event included on our list, email Kate Ryan – kate@kateryanpr.com – with the date and time of your event, your booth number and a brief event description.

More Special Events and Activities
To learn more about TGA's member services and activities – and to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, water, sweets and treats – join us in TGA booth #1103 on the Main Concourse. For the latest products and freshest ideas, visit the New Products Pavilion in booth #1125. Need a place to check your email and print out your boarding pass? Visit the Cyber/Printer Station located across from Aisle 1200. You can charge your electronics at the Charge + Chat Lounges located in booths #127, #406 and #1436. And, as always, WiFi is free and available throughout the Exhibit Hall, compliments of the Travel Goods Association.

Getting Social at The Show
Exhibitors, attendees and media at The Travel Goods Show are encouraged to share their images, experiences, and news on social media. To join the conversation:
  • Follow the Travel Goods Association on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
  • Tweet images and news from The Show, tagging @TravelGoodsShow and using #travelgoodsshow
  • Tag @Travel Goods Association in Facebook posts
  • Tag @TravelGoodsAssoc and #travelgoodsshow on Instagram
Search the hashtag #travelgoodsshow to see just-ready-for-market travel products on the Show floor, and to catch up on industry news and trends.

The TGA Staff and I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas next week. Safe travels, everyone!


Michele Marini Pittenger
President
Travel Goods Association

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The Travel Goods Association is the trade association for the travel goods industry, representing manufacturers, distributors, retailers, promoters, sales reps and suppliers of luggage, travel products and accessories. TGA publishes Travel Goods Showcase, the largest trade magazine devoted to travel products, and hosts The Travel Goods Show, the world's largest trade show for travel products. TGA provides legislative advocacy, media outreach and business services for its members.


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