Abstract: There is provided a luggage assembly that provides convenient retention of a beverage container relative to an article of luggage. The luggage assembly includes an article of luggage, such as roller luggage, that includes an exterior feature, such as a selectively extendable handle. The luggage assembly also includes a beverage carrier for selectively receiving and retaining the beverage container. The beverage carrier comprises a sleeve with an inner surface that provides a frictional fit between the inner surface of the sleeve and an outside surface of the beverage container to thereby retain the beverage container in the beverage carrier. The beverage carrier defines an open end at one axial end of the sleeve and an obstructed end at an opposite axial end of the sleeve. The beverage carrier further comprises a strap for selective attachment to the exterior feature of the article of luggage.