2,000 New Products Hit The Runways at Travel Goods Association Show, Only One Wins the Product Innovation Award Travel Sentry Secures the Award and More

More than 2,000 products were introduced at the 2004 Travel Goods Association (TGA)-sponsored Travel Goods Show but only one was presented the TGA Product Innovation Award -- Travel Sentry Certified locks. Recognized by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), these locks allow travelers to lock their checked baggage, a freedom they have been unable to enjoy since 9-11, and permit TSA access to inspect and relock luggage if needed.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 9, 2004 -- More than 2,000 products were introduced at the 2004 Travel Goods Association (TGA)-sponsored Travel Goods Show but only one was presented the TGA Product Innovation Award -- Travel Sentry Certified locks. Recognized by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), these locks allow travelers to lock their checked baggage, a freedom they have been unable to enjoy since 9-11, and permit TSA access to inspect and relock luggage if needed.

It was an honor to receive the TGA Product Innovation Award. We worked closely with the TSA to develop a system that protected travelers belongings without impeding the efficiency of TSA," commented John Vermilye, Founder and Chairman of Travel Sentry, a security solutions organization that created and licenses Travel Sentry Certified locks, The response has been tremendous. Over one million locks have been sold in less than six months. Travelers are pleased with the peace of mind they get using these locks, and the TSA is pleased to be able to offer this accommodation to travelers. The TGA award is affirmation from the travel goods industry's leaders that we are creating products that meet the needs of travelers."

The TGA, a national trade association which represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers of luggage, accessories and other products for people who travel, recognizes leaders in the industry at its annual Travel Goods Show each spring. The Product Innovation Award salutes individuals or companies that manufacture superior, inventive and unique products and that set the highest standards for innovation and progress.

Identified by a red diamond logo on the lock body, Travel Sentry locks allows TSA to use a series of codes and secured tools to access and search bags as needed, then re-lock them. Travel Sentry licenses the lock system to many manufacturers including Brookstone, Samsonite, Prestolock, Lewis N. Clark and others that can be found, along with retailers, at www.travelsentry.org.

Travel Sentry is an organization that provides security solutions for the traveling public and works closely with the Transportation Security Administration and luggage, lock and travel accessory manufacturers. The company recently created the Travel Sentry Certified lock standard that enables the traveling public to lock their checked baggage during travel while still allowing the TSA to search the bags as needed and then re-lock them. More information can be found at www.travelsentry.org.
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