“What's New” in Travel Gear? Get a Sneak Peek from Mori Luggage & Gifts

The buying team at Mori Luggage & Gifts recently returned from 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.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 -- “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. “With the improving economy and travel increasing, we were pleased to discover lots of new, innovative travel products for 2006. Our customers expect us to always have the newest items that make traveling easier.”

Customers can shop at Mori Luggage & Gifts' 26 Southeastern stores or online at www.moriluggage.com.

What’s New in Travel Accessories

If you've ever been concerned about someone unexpected entering your hotel room at night, a Personal Door Alarm may give you the added comfort you seek. Simply close and lock your door as usual. Then activate the alarm and hang on door handle inside your room. If movement is sensed from opening the door, an alarm sounds. ($9.95)
   
The newest concept in travel pillows comes from England. The JetRest travel pillow is L-shaped and held in position by the body's own natural forces. By leaning back against the pillow, the cushion will stay in position even while sleeping. The soft fleece cover can be removed for washing. ($34.99)

The new must-have accessory for the female traveler is the UBU Crushable, Reversible Travel Jacket. Expand and enrich your travel wardrobe with this lightweight, hand-pleated jacket that packs beautifully, and washes and dries in a wink. Wear the taupe side during the day and don the elegant black side for nights on the town ($148.00). Also available in solid colors including strawberry and Caribbean blue ($125).

Traveling can be difficult but it doesn't mean you have to leave the comforts of home behind. PlaneComfortTM provides three essential comfort items (50" x 60" microfleece blanket, fleece-topped pillowcase and inflatable pillow) in a handy and hands-free tote. For added convenience, the outside zippered pocket is the perfect place to stow your boarding pass, ID, magazine or snack. PlaneComfort is ideal for use on planes, trains, and motor coaches – no more sharing pillows and blankets with strangers! ($29.95)

What’s New in Luggage & Travel Gear

Avoid airline overweight luggage fees with SolutionsTM luggage from Ricardo Beverly Hills. Each wheeled piece features a built-in digital scale that instantly weighs the bag. After packing your bag, simply press the ‘on’ button, lift the carry handle and the LCD display gives a read out of the combined weight of the luggage and its contents. The Solutions ultra-organizer packing system also features multiple compartments, pockets and removable packing accessories. (25” Upright $179.99,
28” Upright $199.99)

Wisk yourself away to the days of glamorous train travel with a fantastic train case by Two-Five. Perfect as a travel case or as a very stylish everyday makeup or jewelry case! Features include an easy to remove tray with built-in mirror for those "little touch-ups". ($95-$110)

JanSport has expanded its #1 selling backpack, the SuperBreak, into a new luggage collection designed for teens and young adults. The SuperBreak Travel Collection comes in a variety of lively colors and patterns. Choose from duffels, wheeled uprights and totes. (22” carry-on $79.90)

Travel anywhere with confidence with the new CitySafe 100 handbag from Pacsafe. This fashionable and functional handbag boasts four anti-theft features including a slashproof wire-reinforced shoulder strap, slashproof side and bottom panels, snatchproof shoulder strap clips around a secure fixture and a tamperproof zipper. Plus, there are multiple organizational pockets inside the bag. Available in black and taupe. ($49.95)

The Chelsey Henry Ultimate Bag is the perfect tote for women on-the-go. It comes loaded with accessories to help transition throughout the day from one role to the next. The accessories include a lipstick pouch, eye mask, detachable wristlet, 15” removable laptop sleeve, cosmetic pouch and a demi bag for evening use. Available in apple green, black, plum and teal. ($275.00)

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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