The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced it has added a new segment to the Inspired Home Show, Travel Gear and Luggage.
The show, which takes place March 2-4 in Chicago’s McCormick Palace Complex, hopes to bring together a wide selection of companies that offer products for the travel goods segment of the industry.
“The buying community, including key retailers on IHA’s Retail Advisory Council, has asked that the Show broaden categories by including products that are industry adjacent,” said Derek Miller, IHA President and CEO.
“At The Inspired Home Show 2023, more than 60 travel goods companies exhibited and had a very successful experience. After taking a one-year leave to explore other opportunities, travel goods exhibitors have indicated a desire to return to Chicago in order to meet the multitude of specialty and key buyers, and their GMMs and DMMs, who attend the Show each and every year.”
Travel Goods exhibitors are also invited to participate in IHA’s full range of member services that include industry education, government affairs, executive education and international services, including ocean freight programs and trade missions. More information on the many member services offered can be found on IHA’s website at Housewares.org.
“With this renewed focus and heightened positioning of the Travel Goods category, and the Show’s proven ability to attract key and international retailers, the Travel Gear + Luggage Expo is expected to more than double in size in 2025 from what we had in 2023,” Mr Miller added.
