American Tourister is a brand of suitcase. It is owned by Samsonite. A typical suitcase A suitcase (a type of luggage - that is, something one lugs, or pulls along heavily) is a narrow box-shaped bag, usually made of cloth or vinyl that has a handle at one end and is used mainly for transporting clothes and other posessions during trips. ... Samsonite is the worldâs largest maker of luggage, making everything from large suitcases to smaller toiletries bags. ...