General Information

The Summer Luggage, Gift & Travel Goods Show, held every June at beautiful Navy Pier in Chicago, is the 2nd largest luggage and travel goods show in the U.S. and its timing is perfect for planning fall and holiday assortments. Only participating vendors and bona fide buyers are allowed on the show floor to facilitate uninterrupted interaction. Come to the show where vendors and buyers can visit one-on-one in a casual venue.

2009 Show Dates and Times

• Thursday June 25th - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Friday June 26th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

There will be coffee and tea from opening until 11:30 AM each morning, and free trolley service from the show hotels to Navy Pier each morning and evening. NLDA Associates, Inc. sponsors a cocktail reception on Thursday, June 25th, at 6:00 PM. All vendors and attendees are invited to attend.

New in 2009: On Friday June 26th, before the exhibition floor opens, everyone is invited to hear retail expert and motivational speaker Doug Fleener present "Got Momentum? Creating Everyday Success in Retail." Discover how retailers and vendors can prosper together in 2009. - Sponsored by Briggs & Riley and NLDA Associates.