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Suitcase.com Joins Travelpro Luggage With "Up in the Air" Sweepstakes
The Sweepstakes Offer Customers a Chance to Win a Free Hollywood Trip in Celebration of George Clooney's Movie, "Up in the Air," and Includes Luggage Discounts

SUDBURY, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/18/09 -- Suitcase.com, one of the first Websites in the industry to sell luggage, travel bags, briefcases and computer bags online, joins Travelpro Luggage in offering customers a chance to win a free trip to Hollywood in celebration of Paramount Pictures' movie, "Up in the Air," starring George Clooney. In addition, shoppers at Suitcase.com will receive 10 percent off Travelpro luggage, and free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Travelpro, a luggage manufacturer known for The Original Rollaboard wheeled luggage, teamed up with Paramount as the official luggage partner of the movie, "Up in the Air," starring Clooney who plays a frequent business traveler trying to gain frequent-flyer miles.

The Sweepstakes began Nov. 17 and end Jan. 15, 2010. People interested in participating can complete the online form at Travelpro.com for a chance to win (official rules) the following:

--  One round-trip flight for two economy class tickets to Los Angeles
    from any major U.S. city taken between March 22, 2010 and July 31, 2010
--  Ground transportation to and from the airport
--  A 3-night stay in The Beverly Hilton
--  Two Hollywood tour packages
--  Two Travelpro carry-on suitcases
    

For the first time, Travelpro is partnering with Paramount Pictures to provide all Travelpro luggage that will be featured in the movie.

About Suitcase.com

Since 1951, Bretts Luggage & Gifts has provided suitcases and accessories for everything travel, from luggage collections and backpacks to briefcases and computer bags. Then, in 1995, Suitcase.com was launched -- one of the first in the luggage industry -- to offer its products on a global stage. Today, the suitcase retailer employs 20 specialists to support its Massachusetts retail outlet, repair center and Website, Suitcase.com.

About Travelpro

For more than two decades, Travelpro has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting high-quality luggage for travelers worldwide. Travelpro transformed the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard wheeled luggage. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs, and was the winner of the 2009 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case."

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