Top Luggage Trade Shows

Top Luggage Trade Shows for Growing Your Brand

For luggage brands, sourcing managers and decision-makers in the travel goods industry, trade shows are one of the most effective ways to meet reliable suppliers, compare product quality in person, and build brand growth and brand awareness in the global market.

Luggage trade shows allow buyers to touch and test materials, check wheels, zippers, TSA locks and discuss MOQ, payment terms and lead times face-to-face. For exhibitors, these events provide a high-value opportunity to showcase travel gear and travel accessories, meet new distributors and position their brand in front of serious buyers.

1. Canton Fair – Guangzhou, China

Venue: China Import and Export Fair - Guangzhou

138th Canton Fair

Dates: Phase 1: Oct 15-19

Phase 2: Oct 23-27

Phase 3: Oct 31-Nov 4

The Canton Fair is the most influential trade show in the global goods industry, taking place 2 times a year. It brings together over 30,000 export-ready suppliers across luggage, bags, wheels, zippers, locks, handles, and other travel goods components. The 137th Fair welcomed 288,938 overseas buyers and showcased more than 1 million new products, making it the strongest event for brands looking to benchmark factory pricing, evaluate OEM capacity, and source at scale.

Note for buyers: Phase 3 is the key phase for luggage, bags, and travel goods suppliers. If your sourcing strategy focuses on luggage manufacturing or travel accessories, this is the part of the fair you don't want to miss.

Best for: Brands focused on high-volume sourcing, OEM manufacturing, and cost comparison with multiple suppliers in one location.

This guide covers essential information on session dates, registration, transportation and practical tips for a successful visit.

2. The Travel Goods Show (TGA) – Salt Lake City, USA

Venue: Salt Lake City
Dates: June 23–25, 2026

The Travel Goods Show is North America’s only trade show fully dedicated to luggage, travel gear, and travel goods. With 80+ new product launches, the New Product Pavilion, and direct access to U.S. retailers and distributors, TGA is ideal for brands wanting to grow in the North American market and raise brand awareness through media and buyer exposure.

Recent updates announced by TGA confirm that the 2026 show will move to Salt Lake City to offer lower costs, better logistics, and stronger value for exhibitors and visitors.

Best for: Brands seeking U.S. distribution, retailer introductions, and travel goods industry visibility.

3. Ambiente – Frankfurt, Germany

Venue: Messe Frankfurt
Dates: Feb 6-10, 2026

Ambiente is one of Europe’s largest travel accessories and lifestyle trade fairs. Together with Christmasworld and Creativeworld, it creates a powerful sourcing platform for brands that want to expand product lines into lifestyle and gifting channels. With 4,660 exhibitors, this event helps luggage brands understand European design direction, consumer trends, and retail expectations.

Best for: Brands looking to enter European lifestyle retail and cross-category travel goods distribution.

4. ILM – International Leather Goods Fair 

Venue: Offenbach, Germany
Dates: Feb 7-9, 2026

ILM is the leading leather goods and premium luggage trade show, hosting more than 290 brands from 27 countries. It is known for its strong focus on material innovation, sustainable luggage production, premium finishing quality, and European craftsmanship. For brands developing mid- to high-end travel goods, ILM offers excellent access to OEM partners, premium component suppliers, and design-focused manufacturers.

Best for: Brands focused on design-driven luggage, premium retail positioning and sustainable material sourcing.

5. TFWA World Exhibition & Conference – Cannes, France

Venue: Palais des Festivals, Cannes
Dates: October 5–9, 2025

The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is the leading global event for the duty-free and travel retail industry. In 2025, the show welcomed 7,999 visitors and 482 exhibiting companies.

While TFWA is not traditionally a must-attend sourcing event for luggage manufacturers, its growing exhibitor list highlights an important industry trend: the travel goods sector is becoming increasingly fashion-oriented. This shift reflects how luggage brands are aligning more closely with lifestyle, retail, and design-driven markets.

Best for: Brands interested in the intersection of travel retail, fashion, and luxury; ideal for positioning luggage collections as lifestyle products within global retail channels.

To turn trade fair meetings into real contracts, define supplier criteria, prepare buyer or exhibitor scripts and follow up within 7–10 days. With structured sourcing goals, these travel goods trade shows become powerful engines for brand growth and long-term supplier relationships.