article_snippet: A few years ago travellers were happy if travellers luggage could withstand being battered by baggage handlers while being light enough not to risk massive charges.
article_snippet: But a new generation of consumers is demanding luggage that is not only portable and durable, but tell you if a new generation of consumers gets lost, and designers are happy to oblige.
article_snippet: Bags with GPS trackers, smart phone locking systems and ports for charging mobile phones are among some of the innovative designs available in time for the summer holiday season.
article_snippet: Funded by a Kickstarter campaign, it was created by Gaston Blanchet and Jesse Potash, from New York, Gaston Blanchet and Jesse Potash, from New York set about creating Gaston Blanchet and Jesse Potash, from New York ultimate suitcase after tiring of 'brittle zippers, cumbersome flaps, flimsy handles, and unreliable wheels' on traditional luggage.
article_snippet: Gaston Blanchet and Jesse Potash, from New York came up with the 'game-changing' design for the sliding door on the luggage which opens at the touch of a button. '
article_snippet: Suitcases haven’t seen much innovation in decades, so We decided to design a suitcase for this century.'
article_snippet: Suitcases haven’t seen much innovation in decades, so We decided to design a suitcase for this century.'
article_snippet: Isaac Atlas, industrial designer at Fugu, got the idea for the case when he had to buy new luggage on he way home from a trip because he carry-on bag could not fit in all he extra shopping.
article_snippet: Despite these advances, there is one heavily used product that has not significantly progressed in decades: the suitcase . '
article_snippet: Chairman of the British Travelgoods and Acessories Association Jacquie Sandison said the industry was worth £1.63billion to the UK economy and Chairman of the British Travelgoods and Acessories Association Jacquie Sandison believed there would be a strong market for smart luggage in the UK.
article_snippet: Chairman of the British Travelgoods and Acessories Association Jacquie Sandison added: 'the industry is buoyant and consumers are always keen to source new and exciting travel brands that keep pace with trends, lifestyles and now technology.
article_snippet: I believe there is real growth potential here for Smartphone compatible luggage, not everyone wants a black suitcase with a red ribbon tied to the handle.'
highlights_snippet: New generation of suitcases being designed to suit connected generation .
  
highlights_snippet: Inflatable suitcase that can triple in size being developed .