Whether you are going away for the weekend or heading on a month-long European trip, the luggage you take with you can make or break a trip.

The best luxury luggage brands are more than a status symbol, like many of the best designer bags, high-end luggage is a savvy investment that enhances your travel experience. But are travellers today looking beyond just a utilitarian object when they select a luggage?

Satish Peerubandi, Vice President, Samsonite Southeast Asia shares his views.