Travelpro® Delivers Premium Style Offerings With New Platinum® Elite Collection

Travelpro®'s premium collection gets the ultimate upgrade, combining unparalleled durability with sophisticated style.

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Feb 27, 2018, 02:37 ET

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, from the Travel Goods Association (TGA) Show in Las Vegas, Travelpro®, the inventor of The Original Rollaboard® luggage and a pioneer in innovative luggage design, unveiled the exclusive Travelpro® Platinum® Elite collection. The new line is Travelpro®'s most premium, fashion-forward luggage collection. Handsomely-crafted by Travelpro®'s in-house design team with superior fabrics and genuine leather detailing, the Platinum® Elite collection is packed with innovative features and elevated styling to provide frequent travelers a first-class travel experience.

Designed with a luxurious aesthetic in mind, the Platinum® Elite collection features 17 ultra-durable models, including smooth-gliding spinners and Rollaboard® styles, to an all-new Trifold Garment Bag, Regional Duffle and other personal bags designed to stack and make traveling easy. The collection is available in four heathered fabric colorways with silver thread detailing for a timeless, yet on-trend look. Colorways include Shadow Black, Rich Espresso, Vintage Grey and Bordeaux. A variety of stylish interior colorways provide a high-end finish, effortlessly elevating the packing experience.

"We understand that today's travelers not only want an extremely durable piece of luggage, but also one that delivers the best when it comes to style and functionality," said Blake Lipham, Chief Executive Officer at Travelpro®. "Travelpro® is already synonymous with quality and durability, and with the launch of Platinum® Elite, we know travelers will increasingly view us as an industry leader who is consistently delivering premium design and on-trend offerings."

To make travel with the Platinum® Elite effortless, all spinners in the collection are equipped with Travelpro®'s PrecisionGlide™ System, a trio of patented features from handle to wheels that provide precise maneuverability and effortless roll. Also, select carry-on models feature an external USB port for charging on the fly, with a dedicated FAA compliant external battery pocket (battery sold separately), allowing travelers to simply remove in compliance with airline policies.

As with all Travelpro® products, the Platinum® Elite was designed with ultimate durability in mind, rigorously tested to ensure resilience through extreme conditions and repeated use. Backed by Travelpro®'s Built For A Lifetime Worry Free Warranty and its Trusted Companion promise, travelers will be protected from functional defects as well as airline damage for the lifetime of the bag upon registration of the bag within 120 days of purchase.

The collection will be available for pre-order in early summer on Travelpro.com, followed by Amazon and Macy's, with prices ranging from $159-$429 USD. To learn more about Travelpro® and its collections, please visit www.Travelpro.com.

About Travelpro®
For over 25 years, Travelpro® has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travelers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard^® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers on every continent. The company is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Among other honors received, The Wirecutter, a cutting-edge source known for promoting the 'best gadgets and gear for people in the know' ranked the Travelpro® Platinum® Magna™ 2 Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter as the best carry-on bag on the market in 2015, followed by the Platinum® Magna™ 2 29" Expandable Spinner Suiter in 2016 as the best check luggage available to consumers. Travelpro® was again recognized by The Wirecutter in 2017 as the best carry-on bag for its Platinum® Magna™ 2 21" Expandable Spinner Suiter. In 2017, SmarterTravel, named the Travelpro® Crew™ 11 20" Expandable Business Plus Rollaboard® as the Readers' Pick Winner for best carry-on bag of the year.

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