Top consumer suitcase and luggage trends heard at the 2012 Boston Globe Travel Show by Suitcase.com, and luggage suggestions that meet consumer needs.

1. What Consumers Want in
Luggage
Top Suitcase Trends Heard at the Boston
Globe Travel Show

2.  The largest consumer-attended travel
show in the country!
 This year’s event was Feb. 10-12.
 Industry experts showcase:
 Cruise specials
 Adventure travel trends
 Global tourism opportunities
 International cuisine
 Entertainment and
 Travel goods and luggage (our
specialty!)
What is the Boston Globe Travel
Show?

3.  With over 1,920 square feet of space, and over 10 different vendors
of luggage, we were able to show many different styles of suitcases
and travel goods in our booth.
 The 24,000 attendees who attended this year’s show provided us
with amazing, informational consumer feedback.
What’s It Like?

4.  Quality—Luggage that’s durable, and will ultimately last.
 Lightweight—Bags that won’t weigh you down, and will
help you adhere to most airlines’ 50-pound limit.
 Maneuverability—Luggage that moves easily with spinners
or wheels, and other features like comfortable handles.
 Warranty—A deciding factor between various brands,
bumper-to-bumper warranties attracted the most attention.
So, What Do Consumers Want in
Luggage This Year?
Continue on for our top NEW luggage picks that suit all of these needs!

5. Hartmann PC4 Polycarbonate Collection
 Belting trim & handle for a sleek design
 Double caster wheels for easy transport
 Interior pockets maximize packing space
 Corner caps on top for durability
 Measures 21” wheels to handle
 Four layers of protective polycarbonate
 Incredibly lightweight, weighing 6.3 lbs
 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty
Hartmann PC4 International Carry-on Spinner

6.  4-wheel Spinner system for 360-degree
maneuverability
 Smooth roll with telescoping handle
 Comfortable, ergonomic uprod
handle
 Strong, grooved handle tubes for
stability
 Comfortable, neoprene carry handles
are low-profile and unobtrusive
 Expands 1.5-in. for maximum packing
room
TravelPro Maxlite2 Spinner
Collection
TravelPro MaxLite2 Expandable 20” Rollaboard

7.  Four dual Spinner wheels
 Fully-featured interior includes
WetPak™ and mesh pockets.
 Ceiling-to-floor compression straps
 Removable, hanging toiletry kit
included with 26” and 30.5”
 Comfortable, padded top, side handles
 Expandable features to maximize
packing capacity.
Samsonite HYPERspace
Collection
Samosnite HYPERSpace 26” Expandable Spinner

8.  Comfort grip, dual-trolley aluminum
handle system
 8-wheel construction adds stability
 Zippered mesh divider wall stretches
for easy packing
 Integrated, TSA-approved Travel
Sentry® lock
 Swiss Tracker™ Bag Tracking
Program
 Access™ Lock Combination
Recovery Program
Victorinox Spectra
Polycarbonate Collection
Victorinox Spectra 29” 8-wheel Travel Case

9.  4 wheels for easy rolling
 Bright, fun colors: hot pink,
eggplant, graphite, and white
 Amazingly lightweight
 TSA-approved combination lock
 Large, spacious main compartment
 Durable polycarbonate + ABS
shell, and eye-catching glossy
finish
 Fixed combination zip lock
 Grab handle and foot studs on
Antler Camden Collection
Antler Camden Town 28” Large Upright

10.  Can be used in any travel bag to
simplify packing and maximize
space.
 Pack-It™ Cubes have 101 uses,
holding t-shirts, jeans, underwear,
socks—anything you can roll.
 Pack-It™ Folders designed for
shirts, slacks, sweaters, blouses,
and more make for organized,
wrinkle-free travel.
Eagle Creek Packing
Accessories
Eagle Creek PackIt Folder & PackIt
Cubes

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